Cut that noiseTuesday, May 21, 2013,09:01:26 AM
Our ears at all ages are in danger from the sounds of the modern world. Look around and you’ll realise that we are personally responsible for most of it — MP3 players, iPods, nightclubs, hair dryers, and motorcycles inflict injury on our delicate and sensitive hearing apparatus. Sound waves entering the....
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Dark choco is healthy for youTuesday, May 21, 2013,09:01:26 AM
Physicians suggest dark chocolates are good for the heart, and they help reduce cardiovascular ailments as they contain potassium and copper. High in iron content, dark chocolates also cure anemia. Whereas, magnesium prevents high blood pressure, and diabetes. An online study indicates ....
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Abs good as it gets Tuesday, May 21, 2013,09:01:26 AM
Fitness trainers across the city vouch, whether the guy’s trying to slim down or develop more muscle, the focus invariably is always the abs. However, you might have worked on sculpting an eye-catching stomach all your life without ever seeing the results you always wanted to. And it is not just binge eating to ....
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Disposing loveSunday, May 19, 2013,05:12:31 PM
It’s no longer as easy as burning letters and ripping apart cuddly photos. Couples who serenade social media when in love, posting pictures of every conceivable big and small moment on Facebook, tumblr, flicker and Instagram, are figuring how they will forget their past after a break up, considering pictures, messages....
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The health forecastSaturday, May 18, 2013,09:20:14 AM
Rising temperatures and soaring humidity don’t affect your wardrobe alone. Experts say sudden temperature changes, cold snaps, heat waves and even thunderstorms can all have a direct effect on certain health conditions. ....
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Know the truthThursday, May 09, 2013,12:39:44 AM
Being aware of gynaecological health can not only help women lead healthy lives, but also inform them against taboos related to the subject. Gynaecologist Dr Vaijayanti Patwardhan and Dr Shreerang Godbole, consultant endocrinologist at ....
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Self-affirmation can prevent stress, says studyWednesday, May 08, 2013,01:17:13 AM
Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says. Published in PLOS ONE, new research from Carnegie Mellon University provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the ....
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What’s behind that bloated belly?Sunday, May 05, 2013,09:01:56 AM
You’re not pregnant and you haven’t gained weight, but your jeans are straining at the waist. So what’s going on? Here are the most common causes.......
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ABS you like itTuesday, April 30, 2013,08:59:23 AM
Once the best of friends, actor Gwenyth Paltrow and pop diva Madonna are quarrelling these days over who has better abs. Paltrow publicly dissed Madonna, saying she might consider texting her a photo of her dream tummy. ....
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Fire in your tummy?Saturday, April 27, 2013,09:38:29 AM
Acidity is not only a minor, embarrassing or slightly painful condition. Known medically as dyspepsia, if not treated or taken care of, it could lead to arthritis, osteoporosis or even kidneys stones. And before you reach out for that bowl of curd to soothe your burning tummy, be warned: all dairy products contribute to acidity. Nutritionists say eating ....
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Beer and beyondSaturday, April 20, 2013,08:01:25 AM
We all knew drinking makes us feel ‘happy’, but just the taste of it? A study conducted by neurologists at the University of Indiana, reveals that sipping a spoon of beer is enough to trigger the release of the happy hormone dopamine in the brain. The researchers got 49 men to take small sips of ....
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Carrots can help combat prostate cancerThursday, April 18, 2013,08:33:44 AM
Foods rich in vitamin A such as carrots could be the key to beating prostate cancer in men because it makes the disease far more treatable, a new study has found. Researchers led by Norman Maitland from the University of York in UK have discovered that retenoic acid, a chemical made from....
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Light drinking in pregnancy not harmful to babyThursday, April 18, 2013,08:33:44 AM
Moms-to-be, please note! Light drinking during pregnancy may not harm the baby's behavioural or cognitive development, a new study has claimed. The study analysed data from the Millennium Cohort Study, a study of infants born in the UK between 2000-2002, to assess whether light drinking (up to....
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Let’s talk about sex, babyMonday, April 15, 2013,08:58:02 AM
I have a six-year-old daughter. Yesterday, while in bed, she started rubbing her fingertip on her genitals (over her pants). On asking whether it was itching she innocently said, ‘No, I am tickling’. She said, ‘You know what, I feel very good. After sometime I feel like I am roaming around somewhere and then....
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Getting to know the PillSaturday, April 13, 2013,08:55:05 AM
Popping ‘the pill’ to skip pregnancy may leave you with more than you bargained for — like a modified taste in men. Birth control or oral contraceptive pills, a new study in Scotland reveals, could alter a woman’s preference for a male partner. The pill leaves women, it seems, attracted to men with feminine....
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The alternate movesThursday, April 11, 2013,07:57:01 AM
Though seen more popularly as means for self-defense, martial arts is equally beneficial for health. “It’s a way of life that develops a healthy body, mind and soul,” says Sensei Salil Nadkarni, a seventh degree black belt in Isshinryu Karate....
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Skin-deep BeautyMonday, April 08, 2013,09:26:04 AM
The sweltering heat sucking all the energy out of you may make you want to curl up in the comfort of your cool home and never head out, but it’s challenging to stop socialising or working for two whole months. So it might be a better idea to take some measures to protect your skin from ....
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Shock- Proof healthSunday, April 07, 2013,09:34:41 AM
We know smoking, drinking too much alcohol, lack of exercise and not eating enough fruit and vegetables are all bad for you. They also significantly contribute to your chances of having a stroke. But there are simple, effective steps you can take to slash that risk:....
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Your phone can help you stay fit thanks to fitness apps. These apps can be useful for people who have just begun working out or for those who have reached their health goals and are trudging towards further achievement.....
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