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Erectile dysfunction drug ‘improves heart function in kids’

2009-11-19T14:34:37

A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction has been found to improve heart function in children and young adults, say researchers.

Staying fit with Sonali Raut

2009-11-16T12:11:29

What fitness means to this gorgeous girl...

Health: Weight loss through Ayurveda

2009-11-14T11:17:51

The word ayurveda literally means 'Science of Life'. It is the fastest growing form of alternative medicine in the world. Using only simple and natural remedies, it works from a fundamental level and ensures that your body stays strong and healthy.

10 nutrients that help during pregnancy

2009-11-11T05:32:25

Continuing from the last column on yoga for pregnancy; here’s dishing out 10 important nutrients that help during pregnancy according to the famous Jag Therapy.

Dark chocolate can fight emotional stress

2009-11-12T10:28:21

The "chocolate cure" for emotional stress has got new support. A new clinical trial published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research has found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people feeling highly stressed. Everyone's favourite treat also partially corrected other stress-related biochemical imbalances.

Get Gorgeous: Hair care regime for the winter

2009-11-12T07:51:53

Winter weather can wreak havoc on your hair. During the winter months, many people have dry, dull or brittle hair. Hair easily becomes dry during this time of year. A little care will keep the wintry troubles at bay.

Fitness: Belly dancing and its benefits

2009-11-09T13:57:17

Exotic, sensual and beautiful, belly dancing benefits both the mind and body. Belly dancing has emerged as a hot new workout trend in recent years, according to the American Council on Exercise. The fitness advocate group says belly dancing and other dances have evolved from the traditional concepts to become heart-pumping workouts in gyms across the nation. This type of dance is specifically for the female body, and commonly targeted areas of movement include the hips, chest and abdominal muscles. All belly dancers excel in creating smooth, fluid, complex and sensual movements with their torsos alone, along with a combination of shaking and shimmy movements.

Fitness: Breaking physical boundaries through Kalaripayattu

2009-11-03T06:04:25

Originally a traditional form of martial art that started in Kerala, Kalaripayattu is believed to be one of the oldest existing martial art in the world.

Get Gorgeous: Skin care regime for winter

2009-11-06T12:52:36

During the winter months, people suffer from a variety of skin problems, including dry skin, itchiness, flakiness, dullness, chapping and more. You can fight winter woes and sail through the season with ease by making a few changes in your skin-care regime.

Forever young, understanding your skin and much more

2009-11-09T06:09:35

Noted dermatologist Dr. Jamuna Pai expounds on the virtues of healthy, revitalising dermal fillers

Dairy products 'help fight the flab'

2009-11-07T07:11:04

Higher intake of dairy food while on a reduced calorie diet can help fight obesity, say researchers.

New drug 'can kill leukaemia'

2009-11-06T12:52:36

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) have discovered a new drug that can destroy cancerous cells in adult leukaemia patients who have developed resistance to other treatments.

Certain antibiotics may be safe during pregnancy

2009-11-06T12:46:01

A new study has revealed that penicillin and several other antibacterial medications commonly taken by pregnant women are not associated with many birth defects.

Parent Trap: Dealing with colic children

2009-11-02T10:16:36

I am a new mother who is enjoying her little bonny daughter. But the enjoyment comes to a standstill when my little one goes colicky on me. Colic is a scary word. There are no answers for parents of colicky children. I’ve surfed the net for a cure… my endless visits to the paediatrician has led to naught. Doctors don't know why they cry and scientists have yet to find a cure. It is hard… to hear your child cry for hours on end and not know what you can do about it.

Teenage girls' weight affects sexual behavior

2009-10-30T09:29:19

A new study has revealed that teenage girls’ weight or perception of their weight might play a role in their participation in risky sexual behaviors

No pain, no gain applies to happiness, too

2009-10-30T09:32:54

"No pain no gain" also holds true for getting increased level of happiness, says a new study

Lying with your feet up after sex improves baby chances

2009-10-30T09:35:05

Women who lie on their backs for 15 minutes after artificial insemination (AI) have a higher chance of getting pregnant, says a new study

Anxious mums-to-be ‘more likely to have smaller babies’

2009-10-28T08:17:07

Anxiety in pregnant women impacts their babies'' size and gestational age, claims a new study

Crushing virtual ciggies can reduce tobacco addiction

2009-10-28T08:12:42

A new study has shown that crushing cigarettes in a virtual reality environment reduces tobacco addiction

‘Aura’ migraines double stroke risk

2009-10-28T08:04:09

Migraine doubles the chance of a stroke if accompanied by aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances), says a new study