food Everyone knows that losing weight is one of the most common struggles faced by today’s generation. Wrong food choices and a sedentary lifestyle are the leading reasons behind obesity these days.When people become conscious about their weight gain, they take hard actions such as going on... [Read More]

cancer One of the patients was a woman in her late 30s, a mother of three. Known for her cheery disposition — she reminded the doctors and nurses of a brunette Cathy Rigby — she had melanoma that had spread through her body despite efforts to halt its growth. By the time I met her, she was already... [Read More]

yoga Shameem Akthar, yogacharya, trained with  Trivandrum’s Sivanananda Yoga Vedanta Center, leads you through five yoga poses that will help tackle circulatory problems.You must appreciate the mechanism of blood circulation to know why high blood pressure occurs. Our blood circulation is serviced... [Read More]

aloe-vera-plant So far, it was just a juice recommended by nutritionists and dieticians. But dig more into the history of Aloe Vera and it has several benefits for the future of medicine. Aloe Vera has fast become one of the most commonly used plants in herbal cosmetics and medicines. Whether its creams,... [Read More]

tea Feeling exhausted? Just sip a cup of hot tea, for a study has claimed that drinking the beverage not only gives human brain a lift, but also reduces tiredness. Tea drinking has already been linked with lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s. Other research has shown that... [Read More]

fertility If you and your partner are not meeting with success when it comes to conception, you may want to look into ways that can help improve your chances of conceiving naturally.It is a fact that infertility affects many couples. Currently, one in seven couples have problems conceiving and experts... [Read More]

31fitness1 Fitness expert Brinda Sapat presents a plan to have you look smashing all through this brand new year!Out with the old and in with the new! The New Year is the perfect time to start a new fitness plan. This regime is all-encompassing, making you fit overall. Not only will you lose weight,... [Read More]

yoga Yogacharya Shameem Akhtar takes you through five yoga poses that will help fight the battle against those unsightly bulges of fat. Several factors contribute to cellulite and not all of them have to do with being plump. Cellulite shames skinny girls too, since hormonal problems, sluggish blood... [Read More]

day-kissing Kissing plays an important role in dating and building a relationship. It is a crucial factor that helps partners decide if they are really attracted to each other.For instance, imagine a perfect moment when you are about to lock lips with your dream partner — and the odor of the... [Read More]

aloe-vera-plant Aloe Vera has fast become one of the most commonly used plants in herbal cosmetics and medicines. Whether its creams, gels, lotions, showergels or just plain Aloe Vera juice, it is here to stay. But ever wondered where this plant hascome from and how all of a sudden it has become such... [Read More]

fitness Fitness expert Brinda Sapat presents a plan to have you look smashing all through this brand new year!Out with the old and in with the new! The New Year is the perfect time to start a new fitness plan. This regime is all-encompassing, making you fit overall. Not only will you lose weight, but... [Read More]

Slim body 1. Low-Carb Diet Dr. Robert Atkins introduced the most well-known low-carb diet, the Atkins diet, more than 20 years ago and its popularity skyrocketed. It promises quick weight loss while allowing you to eat all the eggs, meat, dairy products and fats you want. This diet does have benefits,... [Read More]

Surya Namaskar Exercise-1 The Surya Namaskar is a complete body-mind workout. Shameem Akhtar takes you through the 12-pose sun salutation flow.The Surya Namaskar works out the whole body and is a mind-stimulating practice. It is the perfect aerobic exercise. It can be used as a warm-up: not just for... [Read More]

Breast-Cancer-Research Scientists create ‘breast on-a-chip’ for cancer research. Scientists have reproduced portions of the female breast in a tiny slide-sized model what they call “breast on-a-chip” which could help detect breast cancer early and treat it more effectively. The... [Read More]

sexy thighs You always wanted to wear that li’l black dress on a dinner date or those cute boy shorts for that beach party. But ditched them last minute fearing someone will notice those creases on the back of your thighs. Worry not! You can fight off cellulite; that too, without hitting the gym.... [Read More]

1 The very concept of adopting a particular diet plan makes you feel deprived of some of your favourite foods.In the initial stages, you readily accept the regime because at this point your determination to lose weight outweighs your cravings for food! But for how long can you control your urge for... [Read More]

maria-s Maria Shriver’s father Sargent Shriver died today, marking the end of his long struggle with Alzheimer’s. He’d been battling the disease since 2003, and passed away at the age of 95. I’ve been reading today about how involved Maria Shriver has been in advocating for Alzheimer’s... [Read More]

sunrise Waking up before sunrise leaves you in a dark mood? Don’t worry, as researchers have developed a new eye mask which they say can stimulate your body and help brighten your morning. According to its developers, the special eye mask called LUMI sleep mask is embedded with LED lights that... [Read More]

12money Do you get sick often and take sick days off from work? Chances are you may have a weak immune system.The immune system is the most important system of the body when it comes to preventing diseases. We are all born with different levels of immune systems. Some have a stronger immune system... [Read More]

yoga An Indian girl, Shruti Pandey, who is just six years old, has become the youngest yoga trainer in the world. The bendy youngster has been teaching adults at an ashram, in northern India, for the last two years. Her trainer, Hari Chetan, 67, set up the ashram 35 years ago and as soon as little Shruti... [Read More]

You are assiduously following a low calorie diet and sticking to your exercise regime, and yet the weight and shape you want to achieve seems a distant dream. Few things can get as frustrating as this.You can stop this from happening to you if you are aware of some common mistakes that people make... [Read More]

Need relief? A change in diet may be in order.There are various causes of headache, with each and every cause producing a headache of a different magnitude.Headaches are symptoms of a number of physical and mental imbalances. Just as there are foods that can cause a headache, there are foods that... [Read More]

NewWalmartMirror Weight Watchers International (WTW) unveiled the successor to its iconic calorie-counting Points program. The PointsPlus program will not only identify the number of calories in a foodstuff, but also favor food that the body works harder to convert into energy and steer the weight-conscious... [Read More]

22health1 While embracing the latest fitness fads, it’s important to keep in mind that these routines have helped preserve the health of generations over centuries.The past few years have seen increased health awareness in India. Today’s urban Indians, especially, are not only better informed,... [Read More]