Entries from 2016-01-01 to 1 year
Scientists are constantly discovering all sorts of interesting superfoods.But, if the thought of spirulina smoothies or cricket protein bars is enough to make you cringe, you might want to cover your eyes.There seems to be a new health foo…
About 1 percent of the population suffers from Celiac disease. And, if you have Celiac disease, you know very well that your life is better off without gluten. Bloating, diarrhea and a slew of intestinal issues are just some of the symptom…
Being present in the moment is harder than ever. Technology has advanced our lives to the point where we can do almost anything on our smartphones, and in a matter of seconds. We no longer have to think about connecting with old friends be…
You may know there’s added sugar in your Coke or cookies. But did you know that it’s in your salad dressing, pasta sauce and bread?The Food and Drug Administration came out Friday with its new template for nutrition labels. One big change …
It happens in a split second. Everything is going fine. You feel competent, positive and in control.Then, you get triggered. Suddenly, you find your thoughts spiraling down into negativity, gloom and burning anger.Everything changes. You c…
Ten million people could die by 2050 unless sweeping changes are agreed upon to tackle mankind's increasing resistance to antibiotics, which can turn common ailments into killers, a new report warns. Commissioned by the British Government,…
A typical for children, rich and with lots of properties ... rice pudding dessert has vitamins, protein and calcium; you can eat hot or cold and is perfect for doing sport.As if that were not enough, the latest research suggests that help …
Just as our body benefits from regular detoxification, so does our skin. It can give you healthier hair and improve your complexion.Here are a few foods which help in skin detoxification, as per Zee News.1. WatermelonWatermelon is a great …
Today I watched as a bee wiggled around on the top stair of my patio as if its wings were broken. It was struggling to get up on its feet as it laid there on its back like a worm pulled out from dirt and washed onto the pavement. For some …
The benefits of walking and cycling outweigh the negative effects on health of air pollution, even in places with high levels of air pollution such as New Delhi - one of the most polluted cities in the world, according to a new study. This…
Rashes and bruising can indicate a number of medical problems and can often be confused by a condition known as purple. While purple can be caused by a number of things, a type of purple cause intestinal problems. This can be diagnosed as …
I’ve struggled with chronic anxiety since I was a teenager. I used to make myself physically ill because I wasn’t able to control it. Until I was in my 20s, it didn’t occur to me that there was a name for what I was living with. When I was…
In an increasingly app-dependent business, the wait times for those who order taxis the old fashioned way — over the phone — are growing longer and longer. That is just one of the many complaints people with disabilities have about accessi…
For years, we have been told to cut back on animal fats, such as butter, and replace them with vegetable oils and now, a recent study has suggested that the move might not be as healthy as previously believed. It turns out, replacing satur…
American researchers have investigated how some people manage to stay slim all their lives without following strict diets and with no apparent effort. They found that the secrets of success among the "mindlessly slim" include approaching f…
After a long winter stuck inside, it’s finally time to start enjoying the warm weather with long afternoons in the park with your pet. However, within days your dog may start suffering from allergies causing him to begin licking his feet a…
The US has announced that it is transferring nearly US $600 million which was leftover from the largely successful fight against Ebola to combat the growing menace of Zika virus. Yesterday's move came after the Republican-controlled Congre…
Hair loss is most often a matter of genetics. However, in many cases, research has shown that the key to those long, shiny tresses is a nutritious diet. Deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals such as B6, E, iron and zinc is a major ca…
Like any form of revenge, the revenge body might hurt you more than the person you’re targeting (in this case, your ex). Getting in shape is great, but exercising, dieting and depriving out of spite for an ex is not. If you need reasons wh…
Calcium not only helps your bones stay strong, but it also controls how long we sleep, according to a recent study. Researchers at the RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC) and the University of Tokyo in Japan have unveiled a new theory…
So you are determined to hit the gym in shape and hitting the gym but have no idea how to go about it? We've chalked down a few helpful tips for beginners to not make any rookie mistakes on their first-time gym visits. Here's a guide for a…
The study linked obesity to reduction in brain function due to “grey matter alterations” and showed those with a higher Body Mass Index suffered greater memory loss in old age. The study, in April’s Neurobiology of Ageing journal, claims l…
Want to know how to be happy? Well everyone has their own fundas and not all of them always work. So here are some life lessons that are tried and tested to help you learn to become happy. These lessons will help you sort your life for a b…
What happens when you lean in and begin to live life as your authentic self? It can be uncomfortable, to know and accept that you are vulnerable.Most of us find it incredibly difficult to be OK with feelings of discomfort, whether it's fee…
Zika may have arrived in the Americas in 2013, more than a year before the virus was first detected in Brazil, a new study has claimed. Researchers found that the Brazilian outbreak likely started from a single introduction of the virus in…
A large portion of runners in marathons are plucky first timers who give themselves bad injuries by not being prepared. Uzo Ehiogu, Head of Physiotherapy at The Shard Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre, has seen this many times. He explaine…
There can be times when your decisions are clouded by self-doubt and you are not really sure if this is what you wanted. The journey to your dream is going to be difficult. But as they say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. So…
Just like obesity is on the rise among humans, pet dogs too are more likely to be obese. Similar to humans, more and more dogs are obese because of their lifestyles; they eat too much of the wrong foods and get insufficient exercise. One b…
If you’ve been paying any attention to Kate Hudson lately, you probably noticed she’s all about health and fitness. Her athletic clothing line, Fabletics, features Hudson and her abs on the front page of its website, and her new book on lo…
When it comes to planning, shopping, preparing and cooking healthy dinners for my family, I admit defeat. I’ve tried cooking a dozen dinners on the weekend to freeze for the week. I’ve collected “busy mom” cookbooks, and I’ve tried all the…