Health and Lifestyle

Apr 26: Regular exercising has long been linked to good health. It is probably one of the most inexpensive ways to stay fit. Whether you are pressed on time, or simply can’t seem to muster courage to hit the gym, a short walk to the bus station or your nearby grocery store will always help you reap a bevy of health benefits. A recently conducted research suggests walking especially beneficial for

New York, Apr 26: A financially weak pregnant woman's worries about the arrival and care of her little one could contribute to the birth of a smaller, medically vulnerable baby, a new study suggests. Researchers from Ohio State University in the US, studied about 138 pregnant women who filled out questionnaires to assess financial strain, depressive symptoms, pregnancy- specific distress

Apr 25: Jackfruit seeds produce chocolaty aromas and could be a potentially cheap, abundant substitute for making chocolates, say scientists in the light of the looming global cocoa bean shortage. Researchers from University of Sao Paulo in Brazil found that compounds found in jackfruit seeds produce many of the same aromas as processed cocoa beans and are a potentially cheap, abundant substitute

Apr 22: We all know that mint leaves, also known as pudina, provides many nutritional benefits to our health. It also helps to aid digestion, improves oral health, treats cold and more. One can use this leaves in many ways like seasoning your salad and adding it to your cup of tea etc. Here are a few health benefits of mint leaves: The leave is loaded with anti-oxidants and phytonutrients which

Washington, Apr 21: A team of US researchers has revealed that the traditional clinical hearing tests often fail to diagnose patients with a common form of inner ear damage, which otherwise might be detected by some behavioural tests. According to researchers, the reason why some forms of hearing loss may go un-recognised in the clinic is that hearing involves a complex partnership between the ear

Apr 20: We live in a polluted world, there's no denying that fact. And with every passing year, the levels of pollution only seem to be getting worse. As such, one of the obvious consequences is the rise in chronic health problems among the people. Respiratory diseases top the rank with ailments like bronchitis, asthma, allergies, and now, even sinus. According to a new study done by Johns Hopkins

Apr 18: Ever wondered, why you love those French fries with sprinkled salt and cannot keep your hands off? In first of its kind, a study finds that salty food diminishes thirst and increases hunger, due to a higher need for energy. The results, published in the journal of Clinical Investigation, showed something different: salt stayed in the urine, while water moved back into the kidney and body.

New Delhi, Apr 17: If you are packing your bags for an exotic travel destination, make sure your skin is prepared to face the environmental onslaught of that place. Holiday getaways can be refreshing for the body and soul, they can de-stress our minds, but as we loosen our knots and blast out on a travel plan we often ignore the needs of our skin. So, as you step out on a vacation, do not forget

Washington D.C, Apr 16: Meditation will always help, as a study finds mindfulness group therapy has an equally positive effect as individual cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of a wide range of psychiatric symptoms in patients with depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders. The results suggests that various scales measured, among others, symptoms of depression, general anxiety

Washington, Apr 14: A new study has found that both obesity and being underweight may increase the risk of developing migraine. Migraine is the most common and painful thing that a person can experience. It is often caused by many factors like stress, strong odours, hormones, dietary changes and smoking. The study found that obese people were 27 percent more likely to have migraine than people of