Health and Lifestyle

New Delhi, May 25: As it gears up for Mega Yoga Day celebrations, the government has plans to declare a hundred parks especially dedicated for yoga activities across the country to promote this traditional practice. Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow will host the main event of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 this year where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate. Around 150

May 24: Chocoholics take note: new research shows that eating chocolates can lower risks of developing irregular heartbeats, a condition that affects over 33 million people worldwide. Previous research has linked eating chocolates, especially dark chocolate, to improvements in heart health. Scientists, including those from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in the US, wanted to see if it may

May 23: Ghee may look unhealthy but it is now one of the better option when it comes to cooking. A recent report by the Express Tribune lists down five reasons as to why we should use ghee more often in cooking: 1. It is less toxic than oil When cooking on high heat, ghee produces much less toxic compounds than vegetable and seed oils. According to a study, soybean produces more than ten times as

May 23: If sweating is your problem with workouts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have a new solution to offer. They have designed a breathable workout suit that can keep the body cool and dry in the gym. The workout suit has ventilating flaps that open and close in response to the body’s heat and sweat, and can make one feel like, in the words of one of the researchers

New Delhi, May 22: Air pollution has been linked to a number health problems. By reducing air pollution levels, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says countries can reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. Now, researchers have linked air pollution to poor sleep, adding that greater exposure to

New Delhi, May 19: The fact that obesity is a step toward long term health problems is not unknown. It can negatively affect most of your organs – especially the heart – make you vulnerable to diabetes, joint pains, arthritis, make it difficult for women during pregnancy – basically, impact your overall health. Obesity is one of the biggest problems at present, that is rapidly becoming a part of

London, May 16: Looking to shed those extra kilos? If so, stop drinking that soda or other diet soft drinks that may cause people to pile on the pounds rather than lose weight, says a new study. According to researchers, many people turn to carbonated spring water and low-calorie fizzy pop, believing these to be a healthy alternative to sugary drinks or alcohol. However, researchers led by the

London, May 14: Speaking in a foreign language may cause to vocal fatigue, that can lead to voice disorders, scientists say. Researchers from University of Tampere in Finland asked 20 Finnish and 23 English speakers to read a text in their native language and then in other foreign language. Text reading and spontaneous speech samples were recorded in native and foreign language (English and

May 12: Dahi or yoghurt is a common ingredient in every Indian household, and for good reason. Besides being a refreshing side, it also comes packed with numerous health benefits. Now, we all know that it is a good source of calcium, and works wonders in treating stomach related issues, particularly the process of digestion. But did you know that it can significantly reduce the risk of

New Delhi, May 9: India’s food safety regulator Monday proposed a tax on all packaged foods with high fat, sugar and salt content. The regulator also proposed strict labelling norms for such products and a bar on advertising them on children’s television channels. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), however, did not specify the quantum of tax that it wants imposed. FSSAI