30th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A healthy diet with lots of seasonal vegetables, fruit and high-fibre foods such as whole grain can often bring high blood-cholesterol levels back to normal, noted Richard Research, a member of the Professional Association of German Internists (BDI). Research said it was also important to eat less sugar and simple carbohydrates found in many supposedly healthy » Read More
27th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Fitness at workplace’ is the latest mantra in the corporate world. Companies have realised that regular exercise boosts employee morale, enhances productivity, reduces absenteeism and signs of burnout or depression. Nowadays, the corporate employees not only stretch themselves beyond their responsibilities, but also stretch their muscles in the office gym. A little bit of planning and a » Read More
27th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Want to keep the flu at bay? Well, then make your immune system stronger by having colourful fruits and vegetables, says an expert .Health/wellness expert Amy Hendel says that in addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients, believed to come from the compounds that give these foods their vibrant colours. These phytonutrients provide a » Read More
27th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Eating food rich in nutrients is more than enough to boost your immunity against colds and flu instead of just popping too many vitamins, says a new study. “Almost all vitamins and minerals play some role in ensuring an optimal immune response…but high doses do not help and may do harm,” says Catherine Field, dietician and » Read More
24th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Men who follow a moderate-to-heavy exercise regime may be less likely to have a stroke than those with no physical activity, says a new study. Lead researcher Joshua Z. Willey, MD, of Columbia University Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia, found that men who participated in intensity activities were 63 percent less likely » Read More
23rd November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Want to get rid of your belly fat? Well, then all you need to do is follow the simple tips given in a new book, The Flat Belly Diet.The book is written by Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass, the editors of health magazine Prevention , reports CBS News. Here are some tips that can help you » Read More
13th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
On World Diabetes Day, here are some tips to not gain weight during insulin therapy. Glucose is the main source of energy in the human body. It is mainly produced from the digestion of carbohydrate containing food. It is also produced in the body by the liver. Glucose level in blood is very meticulously maintained within » Read More
4th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Gorging on your favourite meal can make you overeat, say researchers . The research team from Laiko General Hospital in Athens Greece have found that eating quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce feelings of being full. The decreased release of these hormones can often lead to overeating. “Most of » Read More
4th November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Want to keep the flu at bay? Well, then make your immune system stronger by having colourful fruits and vegetables, says an expert Colourful fruits, veggies boost immunity against flu (Getty Images) . Health/wellness expert Amy Hendel says that in addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber, fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients, believed to come from the compounds » Read More
3rd November, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Johns Hopkins researchers have raised concerns over physicians’ pessimistic attitude towards obese patients.Their study showed that doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight. In the study involving 238 patients, the researchers found that as patients had higher body mass index (BMI), physicians reported lower respect for them. It » Read More