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Hormone replacement therapy can improve muscle strength in women

May 3, 2013

Swiss scientists have proved that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can improve muscle strength and fibre function in women, says a study. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly improves muscle function -- down to the …

4 reasons why you should eat tofu

April 24, 2013

People often have this misconception that only lean meat can provide proteins to your body. What they fail to count in is the wonder food called tofu. It is one the most nutritious food items which has ample amounts of proteins …

10 reasons why your sex life has fizzled out

April 14, 2013

Are the phrases ‘I’m not in the mood tonight’ and ‘I’m far too tired’ becoming somewhat repetitive? While everyone is different and there’s no ‘normal’ level of sex drive, low libido can leave you feeling, …

Why you shouldn’t neglect bleeding gums

April 2, 2013

If you dread biting into an apple due to the fear of seeing your blood on it, it's time you see a dentist for your bleeding gums. They could be an indication of something as simple as bad oral hygiene which can easily be taken …

Calcium supplements double risk of heart disease in women

March 31, 2013

Did you know that ninety-nine percent of the body's calcium is stored in our bones and teeth for structural support? In an age when we all have easy access to artificial calcium supplements, a number of us tend to go overboard …

How flaxseeds can help control diabetes, heart disease

March 25, 2013

With the increasing emphasis on eating and living healthy, there has been a lot of talk about including flaxseed into one's diet. This tiny, brownish, flat seed is packed with nutrients and could help eradicate a number of …

Want to delay ageing? Hormone treatment may help

February 14, 2013

Ageing process can be slowed and Alzheimer's delayed for millions of women with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), suggests a new study. The HRT is prescribed for menopausal women who cross 50 years to mitigate hot flushes and …

Cancer gene mutation causes early menopause

January 30, 2013

According to a US study of over a thousand women, women with the BRCA mutations that is linked to higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer may hit menopause earlier than other women. The study led by researchers at UC …

Getting rid of pimples is possible: Dr Ruchi Agrawal

December 19, 2012

Annoyed that your acne or pimples just won’t go away? You're not alone. This is one of the most common skin conditions that affects people the world over affecting their self-confidence and hence their personality. Dr Ruchi …

Heart disease now kills twice as many women as all cancers!

October 1, 2012

Statistics prove that women, especially those who have attained menopause, are prone to heart ailments, and also less likely than men to recover. "It's a myth that only men are at risk of cardiac ailments. While pre-menopausal …

Indian women descend into early menopause, up their risk of cardiovascular disease

September 20, 2012

Always thought menopause is for the elderly? In a recent trend, Indian woman have shown an increase in the early onset of menopause. According to researchers early onset of menopause is associated with an increased risk of heart …

Women’s special dietary needs

November 20, 2012

A woman's nutritional requirements are different from a man's. Sadly, in India their nutritional requirements are often neglected. A woman dies every ten minutes in India and mostly it's due to the malnutrition. Their …

Fertility treatments – how safe are they?

November 19, 2012

When an Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have a child via in-vitro fertilization or a Bollywood movie like Vicky Donor centres on sperm donation, people sit up and notice it. Having offspring is seen as the natural way of life and …

Skipping meals won’t help you lose weight!

July 17, 2012

Those of you on a diet, pay attention! A new research has found that maintaining a food diary faithfully and not skipping meals could be one of the safest and surest ways of shedding weight. This research has been found to be …

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