We all get embarrassed by excess fats in our body, especially those thriving in our midsection. We call them ‘belly fats’. And it isn’t just irritating. Studies show that people who carry a lot of weight in their midsection are at an increased risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses. And if you think that core exercises like squa
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The Valentine’s season reminds us of beautiful, fragrant flowers, sweets, chocolates, wine, luxurious dates, and romantic moments with our special someone. Why not? After all, Valentine’s all about showing and giving love. But as a popular song goes ‘learning to love yourself… is the greatest love of all’, we should neve
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There are many ways to burn body fats. You can try working out and of course, reducing your calorie intake. But the latter can be tougher for many people. Well, here’s what scientists found: you can actually burn more fats even if you have the same calorie consumption - by eating between 8 am to 2 pm only. Researchers from the University of Alab
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Are you always feeling tired and sluggish? Do you always need a cup of coffee to start your day right? Does it take you close to an hour before you finally get up from bed in the morning? Even if you have slept for eight hours, do you still feel like you need more sleep? If your answer to all these questions is a ‘yes’, chances are, you co
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Do you easily forget anything? From your car keys to the topic you just learned at school? Many students struggle at retaining information. Well, your brain’s not to blame. With the tons of information it absorbs every day, remembering every detail can indeed be a challenge. But here’s a super easy trick: share that knowledge to someone el
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Burning calories in the gym or undertaking some physical activity like brisk walking, swimming or cycling can save you from bringing negative vibes and frustrations in the office at home, new research suggests. For the study, the researchers tracked the sleep patterns and daytime physical movements of 118 MBA students with full-time jobs. They found that th
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Stiffened arteries are a known and common cause of heart attack and stroke, and are often evident in overweight adults. But a new study found that stiffened arteries can appear among children as young as six who lack physical activity. Alongside poor diet, this raises their risk of suffering from heart attack and stroke as they grow older, according to the
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About ten in 100,000 people commit suicide in the UK. The highest suicide rate was in 2014, when 26 every 100,000 took their own lives. For many people, resorting to substance and alcohol abuse is their way to cope with their mental health problems. But some go to the extreme and choose to end their life. Even some of the famous people in the world, leaders
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Working for more than 39 hours per week can pose serious damage to your physical and mental health, a new study suggests. The research was based on the data gathered from about 8,000 Australian adults who took part in the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. The new findings revealed that work limit for a healthy life should
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A woman’s diet during pregnancy plays a critical role in her baby’s development. Not only are the effects crucial, they are also lasting - new research suggests. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, found that a diet lacking in protein interferes with the expression of genes within the embryo that are known to be important for
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