Monthly Archives: December 2010

For sexy-looking legs

You think your legs are fat or just too thin to sport shorts and skirts in the rains? Rains are the perfect excuse to sport shorter shorts, mini skirts and higher dresses. But alas! The legs! Even an inch away … Continue reading

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Deal with diabetes

Have you been instructed by your doctor to lose weight and to get on to a low-fat diet immediately? Being diagnosed with diabetes entails drastic changes to your lifestyle. But experts say that awareness about the condition can help individuals … Continue reading

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Aerobics help keep brain young

Aerobic activity may help keep the brain young, says a new research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. In the study, physically active elderly people showed healthier cerebral blood vessels. Researchers led by Elizabeth … Continue reading

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6 tips kick start weight loss

Now experts from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center can help you stick to that New Year’s resolution of losing weight if you just follow these six tips. 1. Keep moving each day: all it takes to see a weight-loss … Continue reading

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Eating habits that ensure a longer life

A new study has found that the leading causes of death are no more infectious diseases but chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer – which may be affected by food habits. Researchers investigated eating patterns of over 2500 … Continue reading

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Extra kilos can get you dumped this season!

It’s just two more days for the merriment to begin and food and drinks will be aplenty, but a new survey warns that putting on just half a stone could take you from being a happy couple to a lonely … Continue reading

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Onion better than artificial preservatives

Some components of the onion have antioxidant and anti-microbial properties, making it possible to use it to preserve food, says a new study. “The antioxidant and anti-microbial properties of the raw onion make it a good candidate for use in … Continue reading

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Up your iron intake!

This is more for women, but men also need to pay heed. While most of us are more concerned about getting our daily protein and carbohydrate intake, most people tend to forget the importance of vitamins and minerals. Iron, particularly … Continue reading

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12 Indian food that cut fat!

You don’t have to acquire a taste for olive oil, seaweed or soya to maintain a low-fat, healthy diet. Indian cuisine can be healthy too, if it’s cooked with oil and ingredients that take care of your heart and health. … Continue reading

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Key to resist sweet temptation revealed

Can’t resist those tempting cookies? Well, that means you don’t consider those sweet temptations as big a threat as you should be, according to a new study. Researchers at University of Texas at Austin found that your ability to resist … Continue reading

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Early wrinkles no sign of an early death

A new research has indicated that looking old does not necessarily point to poor health. The research found that a person needed to look at least 10 years older than their actual age before assumptions about their health could be … Continue reading

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Vitamin pills damage your health

People could be jeopardizing their well-being as well as wasting their money by popping vitamin pills, according to the consumer watchdog. A survey by Which? found many products were labeled with misleading or insufficient information, reports the Daily Mail . … Continue reading

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Coconut water can help you lose weight and level your blood sugar

If you are looking to lose weight and control your blood sugar you may want to consider the benefits of coconut water. Coconut water has a wealth of natural ingredients that help to control blood sugar levels and help to … Continue reading

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The truth behind bottled water – is it safer or cleaner?

We all know the importance of drinking clean fresh water. Many people believe it’s best to only drink bottled water. Water covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface however only 1% of the Earth’s water is available as drinking … Continue reading

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Healthy Eating And Diets For Kids

These days with everyone so busy, moms are probably thinking about Healthy Eating and Diets for Kids. So how then do you get your kids to eat healthy foods? With all the fast food choices sometimes it seems almost impossible … Continue reading

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