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Revealed – why prayers and spirituality are great for your health!

May 21, 2013
Hardly anyone doubts the power of prayer and almost everyone has a turnaround tale - maybe personal, or of someone else's - that credits the ‘miracle’ to a prayer. Now while science and spirituality may not always see eye to …

Indians suffering from hypertension set to increase

April 6, 2013
Although India currently is not as hypertensive as its neighborhood, yet the fear of the disease becoming a major health concern in the coming years appears to be real. According to the World Health Statistics 2012 report, India …

Junk food can cause genetic changes leading to ill health

April 2, 2013
Scientists have shown in new research that dietary changes are linked to alterations in gene expressions that could affect overall health and physiology. Even the most health-conscious eaters find themselves indulging in junk …

Sex as important for your health as eating right and exercising!

March 9, 2013
A new study suggests that sex is just as important for your health as eating right and exercising. Developing science suggests that the benefits of sex range from keeping your heart healthy to helping you look younger, the …

Government spending on health increased by 13 % in 2012-13

February 28, 2013
The central government increased the plan outlay for health by 13.9 percent to Rs 3,04,777 crore in 2012-13, the Economic Survey said  on Wednesday. It said that under the National Rural Health Mission, over 1.4 lakh health …

Happy marriage makes you healthy

February 15, 2013
Aging adults with declining health could benefit from improving their marriages. According to a study, happily married couples are more likely to rate their health as better. Christine Proulx, assistant professor in the …

Healthy recipes: Pear Salad

January 16, 2013
Fruits are the obvious solution to the obesity pandemic. They are tasty, sweet, a rich source of vitamins and fibre. However, if you're having trouble eating fruits or want to whip up something different try this delectable pear …

Skin care tips for men

January 7, 2013
It may sound superficial but the fact remains – people do look at you and tend to judge you based on the image you project. You might be filthy rich but if you don’t look the part you will be the talk of the town. Needless to …

Tips to lose weight before your wedding

January 4, 2013
Before you take your wedding vows with him, you need to take your fitness vows seriously. Think of the fitness goal long term rather than just losing kilos for the wedding. Studies show that married people gain more weight …

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 …

Different ways to quit smoking

April 30, 2013
New Year’s Eve is around the corner which means that resolutions are going to be made and broken. The decision to quit smoking is by far the most popular New Year’s Resolution, but one out of every five smoker who tries to …

Have you noticed these diabetes symptoms?

December 18, 2012
Now coined the 'diabetes capital of the world' India has 40 million or four crore people currently suffering from the disease. According to estimates, by 2025, one in every five Indians will be a diabetic. With these …

Olympians found to live three years longer than the average man

December 17, 2012
A new study has found that  Olympians live longer, by nearly three years, than the general population, regardless of the country of origin, the category of medals or specific sport. Researchers from the University of Melbourne …