Are we giving up nutrition for convenience? The answer may surprise you.:
Americans typically eat only one-third of the recommended daily intake (three servings instead of nine) of fruits and vegetables, so if you’re in a bind, a vegetable in any form is better than no vegetable at all.
And as winter approaches, fresh produce is limited—or [...]
WASHINGTON: Humour may be the best medicine to help children bear pain for longer periods, says a new study.
The study, conducted by UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and Rx Laughter, found that watching comedy shows helped children tolerate pain for longer periods of time.
According to the researchers, humorous distraction could be used in clinical settings [...]
Alcohol in moderate quantities challenges the brain, thus improving memory, reports Roger Highfield.
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A glass or two of wine can boost our ability to remember, says a new study. Scientists have found that moderate amounts of alcohol challenge the brain and it responds by improving the memory.
The findings rubbished the notion of drinking to forget, as [...]
A surprising number of people believe stretching is a waste of time. Stretching
exercises relieve muscle tension, flush lactic acid out of your muscles (lactic
acid accumulates during high-intensity exercise, creating that “burning
sensation,” and can contribute to suboptimal muscle performance), and increase
your range of motion for longer strides and better athletic performance.
Contrary to popular belief, stretching shouldn’t [...]
Q: I attained menopause two years ago. My neighbour said that if I have sex, I will contract diseases. Is it true?
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AGE NO BAR: Pregnancy can occur until menopause is attained
A: Menopause only marks the end of the reproductive phase of a woman’s life. The lack of hormones may cause the vagina to [...]
Americans go to great lengths to reduce the signs of aging. But risky surgeries and synthetic injections are not the answer. What is? Good old-fashioned exercise.
A recent study in PLoS One evaluated the effects of six months of strength
training in volunteers aged 65 or older. Researchers compared thigh-muscle cells
from the seniors with cells [...]
A brain tumor is any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the brain itself (neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells), lymphatic tissue, blood vessels), in the cranial nerves (myelin-producing Schwann cells), in the brain envelopes (meninges), skull, pituitary and pineal gland, or spread from cancers primarily located in [...]
Parents have two more items to add to their back-to-school checklist: an eye check for their children and a review of their computer workstation for possible causes of eye strain.
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Light sources should not be visible when sitting directly in front of the monitor
One out of two children spends more than four hours a day in [...]
A few ways you can cut down on the salt on your food.
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Measure salt carefully when preparing a dish
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Use fresh ingredients over processed whenever you can
You’ll save umpteen milligrams of sodium by making your own sauces and soups, and simmering dried beans until soft (rather than opening a can).
Yes, it’s a time [...]
One large potato contains 63 grammes of carbohydrates, zero grammes of fat, eight grammes of protein, and seven grammes of fibre. It also provides 64 per cent of your daily value of vitamin C, 53 percent of B6, and 1,600 milligrams of potassium —three times the amount in one large banana —which is critical for [...]
From the Flintstones to the Gummi Bears, cartoon vitamins may seem like a fun,
easy way to encourage children to take nutritional supplements. But do they give
your child the nutrients they truly need? Children have a greater need for
proper and more complete nutrition than do adults. Proper nutrition is vital for
the development of teeth, bones and [...]
These moves won’t just shape your legs — they’ll strengthen them so you can walk, run, jump and dance with more power.
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……………..Want legs like the gorgeous Malaika Arora-Khan? Then hit the gym!
Squat
START:
Hold a weight in each hand above each shoulder, palms facing in. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing [...]
A new study has revealed that music training may be more important for enhancing verbal communication skills than learning phonics.
The study conducted by Northwestern University found that music ‘fundamentally shapes sensory circuitry’.
“Audiovisual processing was much enhanced in musicians’ brains compared to non-musician counterparts, and musicians also were more sensitive to subtle changes in both [...]
Sweet offerings…
In the festive seasons everyone is busy eating sweets, fried foods and other delicacies. Often after the festive spirit dies down, people become tired and sick. Too much stress and not the proper foods can cause one to get under the weather. Here are some tips on how to beat the [...]
Few Health Questions & Answers by Dr Gita Mathai is a paediatrician with a family practice at Vellore. If you have any questions on health issues, please write to yourhealthgm@yahoo.co.in
Q: Can I pierce my bellybutton?
A: Body piercing is now popular. If you are 21 years old, you are free to pierce your nose, ears or [...]
Cranberry juice contains high levels of organic acids, which have an emulsifying effect upon fat deposits. When it comes to urinary tract infections caused by a strain of E coli bacteria, cranberry juice compounds may help.
Some of the compounds in the juice block the bacteria from sticking to the cells in the body, so that [...]
It is not unusual to gain a few kilos during the college years. But with a controlled diet, there’s a way out.
College years can be great fun
Many students first experience a sense of real freedom during college. You can come and go as you please, eat and drink how you like, and go to [...]
Physiotherapy, or Physical Therapy, is a HealthCare profession concerned with the assessment, maintenance, and restoration of the physical function and performance of the body. It is a distinct form of care which can be performed both in isolation or in conjunction with other types of medical management. Used in conjunction with certain medical or surgical [...]
LONDON: Worried over ageing? Just start taking a spoonful of honey every day.
Yes, according to scientists, honey could help counter the effects of ageing and decrease anxiety, the Daily Mail reported here on Friday. “Diets sweetened with honey may be beneficial in decreasing anxiety and improving memory during ageing,” said Nicola Starkey of the [...]
Tai means great, Chi means spirit and Chaun means fist
Tai chi chuan is Traditional, Simplified and an internal Chinese martial art, often practiced with the aim of promoting health and longevity. Tai chi chuan’s training forms are well known as the slow motion routines that groups of people practice together [...]
