Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
How to reach 100 years old and beyond
In a study that’s half the age of its oldest subjects, Swedish researchers have followed the health of 855 men born in 1913 and have come to conclusions about how to live a long, healthy life. The study was published in […]
Eat healthier for better cognitive skills
Older people who eat healthy, with more fruits and vegetables, nuts and fish in their diets, may be less likely to experience declines in thinking and memory over time, according to a new international study. “It is likely that a […]
Sunburn 101
Common questions about the fire ball in the sky and how our skin react to its rays. I recently went on holiday but I didn’t wear any sunblock because I thought the weather was quite cool. But then I noticed some areas […]
Why few succeed in dieting
American researchers have shed light on the divide between the desire to go on a diet to lose weight and the follow through. According to this study, if a diet doesn’t take into account alimenatry preferences it will more likely […]
Menopause: just another phase in a woman’s life
Though commonly associated with decreased sex drive, menopause does not necessarily signal the end of improvements to a woman’s sex life, according to a recent study. A group of British and Swiss researchers set out to examine the stability of […]
Blood test ‘boost’ in ovarian cancer fight
Regular blood tests can detect 86% of ovarian cancers before the point at which women normally would be diagnosed, according to a trial that could lead to national screening. Ovarian tumours are often deadly as they are caught too late. […]
8 foods that can improve your chances of getting pregnant
When planning a pregnancy, eating is as important as making love. Apart from having sex during fertile days, the food you eat can help you conceive faster and boost fertility. 1. Legumes and beans: Foods rich in plant-based protein help […]
How homeopathy can help control diabetes
Diabetes is reaching potentially epidemic proportions not only in India but worldwide. According to the International Diabetes Federation, in India more than 65 million people suffer from the disease, and the number is only increasing! Here we tell you how you […]
A way to banish hunger pangs found
After two decades of research, a Boston-based team has demonstrated how to activate a brain circuit to banish hunger, making dieting a breeze. “One reason that dieting is so difficult is because of the unpleasant sensation arising from a persistent […]
What to eat for better nails
The strength of nails is majorly determined by one’s genes. However, a healthy and balanced diet is necessary for overall health and the general well-being of the nails as well. * Fish: Fish is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids […]
