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Want to lose weight quickly? Exercise in the morning before eating!

January 25, 2013
Do you want to lose weight quickly? Exercise before eating! A new study found that people who exercise early in the morning before eating burn up to 20% more body fat than others. Researchers sought to find out if the known …

Women have to work harder than men to lose weight!

January 25, 2013
When it comes to exercise the fairer sex have to work out more than their partners. According to scientists, to get the same health benefits as men, women have to do a lot more exercise. Obese men and women were put on the same …

Dance away the weight with Zumba!

January 22, 2013
Ever wanted to work out but have fun while doing it? You could try Zumba. Zumba fitness, as it is better known, is an exercise and weight loss regime that is set to music. Wondering about what the technique is based on and if it …

Exercising after eating a heavy meal prevents potential heart health issues!

January 21, 2013
Do you want to get rid of the guilt and potential heart-related health risks after a particularly high fat meal? Just exercise! A new study by Japanese researchers found that a little bit of walking and light resistance training …

Rest as important as exercise to lose weight!

January 18, 2013
It’s not just about how much you exercise but how much you rest as well. Sports scientists from Stirling University believe taking a breather from time to time not only allows the muscles to recover but also makes the body …

Cardiac rehabilitation for a healthy heart (Expert speak)

January 17, 2013
If you've had a heart attack or any other serious heart problem or surgery, chances are that you're highly anxious about everything - what to eat, what not to eat, to exercise or not to, what kind of exercise is safe for your …

True weight loss story: How I lost 37 kg in ten months

January 14, 2013
            For years I have refused to buy into the social construct that there is something innately wrong in being overweight. All that changed when I tumbled down a 6 feet deep hole and somehow managed to …

Cholesterol is manageable: Dr Vijay Surase, cardiologist

January 12, 2013
Cholesterol is a fat/ lipid that is produced in the liver and its normal levels are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. High levels of cholesterol can cause hypertension (high BP), angina (chest pain), heart …

Want to lose weight? Control your emotions

January 10, 2013
The inability to control emotions could throw weight loss programmes off kilter, a survey in the US has indicated. In a survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Centre, more than 1,300 licensed psychologists …

Does walking reduce stroke risk in women?

January 7, 2013
Women who walk atleast three hours a week are less likely to suffer a stroke than women who walk less or not at all, a new research from Spain suggests. Noting that the message for the general population remains similar, lead …

‘Turn to ancient remedies to solve today’s lifestyle disorders’

January 6, 2013
A renowned wellness expert suggested on Saturday that age-old methods like eating whole grains, drinking enough water and traditional forms of exercise like yoga and pranayama can solve today's lifestyle disorders. ‘We have to …

How our Bollywood hunks keep in shape

December 31, 2012
Bollywood is a dog-eat-dog world and looking young, fit, ravishing or ripped is the sole criteria for survival. Here’s what some of our hottest Bollywood stars do to keep fit. Read about Salman Khan’s love for cycling, Aamir …

Tips for a healthy Christmas

December 24, 2012
Even though we aren’t a traditional Christian nation we celebrate the festival with a lot of gung-ho. That means that there is no shortage of pies, cakes, cookies, chocolates and alcohol. Also a full social calendar at this …

Want your husband to lose weight? Nag him!

December 17, 2012
Nagging your husband to lose weight works better for women than cajoling or persuading him, a new study has found. Research proves that men are much more likely to lose weight if their other halves criticise, confront and reject …