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
4th February, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
London: The world is becoming a heavier place, especially in the West. Obesity rates worldwide have doubled in the last three decades even as blood pressure and cholesterol levels have dropped, according to three new studies. People in Pacific Island nations like American Samoa are the heaviest, one of the studies shows. Among developed countries, Americans are » Read More
3rd February, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
NEW DELHI: Nearly 139 million Indians were suffering from high blood pressure (BP) at the end of 2008 — 14% of the global burden of uncontrolled hypertension. From 1980-2008, the number of Indians suffering from high BP rose by 87 million, while the percentage of population suffering from the ailment rose from 21% to 26%. The » Read More
3rd February, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Direct selling firm Herbalife today said it has signed on cricketer Virat Kohli to endorse its nutritional products and dietary supplements. Kohli will be joining the list of celebrities, including badminton champion Saina Nehwal, women’s world boxing champion Mary Kom and Bollywood actress Mughda Godse who are already endorsing the firm’s products. “We have been in talks » 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
11th January, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Zurich: Lionel Messi’s mesmerizing performances for Barcelona outweighed a disappointing World Cup, ensuring the Argentina forward was named the world’s best player of 2010. Messi won the FIFA award for a second straight year on Monday, finishing ahead of Barcelona teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez. “It’s a very special day for me,” Messi said through a translator » Read More
9th January, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
A new research suggests that people with depression could benefit from regular physical activity — but only if it’s in their leisure time. People who take regular exercise during their free time are less likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to researchers in the UK and Norway. However, they said physical activities at work do » Read More
9th January, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Envy Bipasha’s super-toned legs? Or Beyonce’s shapely ones? Unfortunately, most women have to think twice before sporting a sexy mini, thanks to cellulite, varicose veins and excess fat. But you can proudly flaunt your limbs too; just follow this guide. Beauty tricks Brush off cellulite: The hormone oestrogen is partly to blame for fatty deposits, as » Read More
10th December, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Hong Kong: India’s Saina Nehwal stormed into the semifinals of the Hong Kong Super Series badminton with a ruthless demolition of her Asian Games-slayer Pui Yin Yip 21-11, 21-10 here on Friday. Second seeded and World No.4 Saina, who went down to the Hong Kong player in the singles quarterfinal at Guangzhou, gave a commanding performance » 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