8th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
One in every five Indian adults living in urban cities suffers not only from hypertension but also diabetes. In Maharashtra, more disturbingly, one in three persons is struck by the twin epidemic. These are some of the highlights of India’s largest clinic-based survey to assess the prevalence of diabetes and hypertension. The findings of the study, called Screening India’s Twin » Read More
2nd May, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
So you are foodie and whether you’re sad, happy or just tensed, you seek comfort in food. Pizzas, burgers, ice creams, cookies and milkshakes have a very soothing effect on your mood. But deep down in your heart, you know that you are going to put on weight by resorting to such sinful edible indulgences but » Read More
4th March, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Replacing saturated fatty acids with monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids and increasing the intake of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber can lower blood cholesterol levels. Choose foods rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber in place of high fat foods. Avoid foods that contain a lot of cholesterol, like meats and egg yellow. Include lots of » Read More
12th January, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
idnight snacking is not an indulgence but a disorder that doctors are giving the ominous label of Night Eating Syndrome (NES). Nearly 5% of 230 patients of Sion hospital’s psychiatry department whom doctors studied for two years had symptoms indicating NES, characterised by an urge to eat sweet and oily food at night. “Awareness about this » Read More
10th December, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
New Delhi: Model-turned-actress Mugdha Godse has been signed on as the face for global nutrition company Herbalife’s outer nutrition range of products - NouriFusion in India. She is the first non-sports personality to be associated with the brand, which had recently signed Indian badminton champion Saina Nehwal and five-time women’s world boxing champion Mary Kom as their » Read More
22nd September, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
So you have always dreamt of a fit and flexiblebody? Well, it’s time to realise your dreams with these easy tips… Walk tall : Going by the increasing rate of people suffering from back problems, we all know that it’s very critical to ease the burden on your lower back. So it’s best to walk tall to » Read More
7th January, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Those who work for long hours on computers become victims of weak backs and shoulders, an affliction that doctors believe has multiplied over the years. “Gurgaon is an IT hub and the problem is definitely severe here. I have seen a nearly 10 fold increase in the number of shoulder and backache patients. They are falling » Read More
5th January, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Individuals who suffer from insomnia have heightened nighttime blood pressure, which can lead to cardiac problems, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Sleep, measured the 24-hour blood pressure of insomniacs compared to sound sleepers. It was conducted by researchers from the Université de Montréal, its affiliated Hôpital du Sacré-CÅ“ur de Montréal Sleep » Read More
29th December, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
LOS ANGELES, Dec 29, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — While piling on the layers is one way to keep the winter chill away, certain foods can help warm us from the inside. Warm soups and hot beverages are a natural, but some foods actually stimulate heat production more than others. As temperatures drop, appetites perk up. » Read More
28th December, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Touted as a remedy for common cold, Vitamin C has also shown promise in slowing down the ageing process. A study has shown that it facilitates output of embryonic-like stem cells from adult cells. Over the past few years, it has been known that adult cells can be reprogrammed into cells with characteristics similar to embryonic » Read More