Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Exercising Before Breakfast Helps You Lose Weight
Exercising before the first meal of the day helps you lose more body fat, suggests study. Not only does working up a sweat on an empty stomach burn off more body fat – helping you lose those extra inches around […]
Please help cure me of my TV addiction
Too much TV isn’t good for you. It has a near-hypnotic effect on many. Q: As a TV addict, I hardly leave my room. Please help me be well. First of all, too much TV isn’t good for you. It […]
Check for heart defects in baby early
SINGAPORE – One day in the 1990s, a secondary school student, whose complex heart defect my colleagues and I had repaired five years ago, came to see me. Her primary complaint was that she could not play competitive tennis games […]
Top 10 foods for menopause problems
Menopause is a time in your life when eating gets difficult. Although we seem to be continuously conscious of what we eat, what we weigh, and how we look, menopause brings a special awareness to the significance of a healthy […]
For Healthy Life After Hitting 40 Cut Back on Booze and Join the Gym
Those who wish to make the most of life at 40 must quit smoking, not drink too much alcohol, eat more fruits and vegetables and work out, a study suggests. Researchers were looking at what impact certain good habits could […]
Hypnosis Helps Reduce Hot Flashes
According to a recent study, hypnosis can help cut hot flashes by as much as 74%. This is the first controlled, randomized study of the technique to manage hot flashes, which affect as much as 80% of women who go […]
For Effective Weight Loss Feel the Cold to Activate Brown Fat and Burn Calories
A new path breaking study with a fresh weight loss perspective delves into the effects of brown or ‘good’ fat and suggests ways to burn calories without having to hit the gym. Humans are born with brown fat around their […]
Quick health tips for frequent travelers
Each time you board a plane, ship or bus, remember that you share the air you breathe with other passengers. And this goes on for as long as the journey lasts. Can you picture this clearly? You are inhaling the […]
10 Habits that can harm your heart
Nearly 90 per cent of heart problems are associated with lifestyle factors like smoking, drinking, overeating, and lack of exercise. Therefore, even a small, positive change in your lifestyle can give you a healthier heart. Hence, in order to get […]
Fruit and Vegetable Pulp may Help Prevent Cancer: Scientist
A new discovery shows that much of the antioxidant compounds in fruits and vegetables are actually attached to the fiber in the pulpy parts of these foods. The discovery was made by a University of Queensland scientist. Fiber has long […]
