It's not only healthy food and exercise, but skinny genes that hold the key 'to staying slim', say researchers who found that slim people have a genetic advantage when it comes to maintaining their...

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It’s an antioxidant and its diuretic properties helps lower blood pressure

Former tennis player Somdev Devvarman, who was recently in the city, had a lot to be excited about. He was here to launch an event called the Killermeter, an obstacle course race that the company he...

Many face the problem of bowel issues lately. Since it is often mistaken for being a regular problem, a check-up for colon cancer is not done in most cases. Doctors stress on the importance of a...

After a fracture, your bone needs to rebuild. A healthy, well-balanced diet rich in key nutrients can help speed that up. You don’t need to take supplements unless your doctor recommends it.

Scientists have unveiled what they say is an ideal diet for the health of the planet and its populations - including a doubling of consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes, and a halving of...

After a stressful day at work, unwind, de-stress and get a restful sleep by using right fragrances in your surroundings and by choosing a bedroom colour that aid your sleep. Here are a few...

In last week’s article, we explored the idea of trying not to react with an automatic ‘No’ when our teenager wants to do something that makes us uncomfortable.

As a parent of a teenager, when faced with such questions, the first word that pops out of my mouth is ‘No’ because I am so full of fears.