Anatomy expert Mike Aunger explains we use far more muscles than we realize, sex uses 657 muscles, dad dancing uses 85 muscles and texting uses 38 muscles
Sometimes getting fit can seem like an uphill struggle. With the days short, the weather cold, and the comfort food tantalizing, we could find a million excuses to avoid the gym - before ourselves for letting New Year’s Resolutions slip. But anatomy expert Mike Aunger insists we mustn’t be disheartened: there are scores of everyday […]
Six to eight hours sleep is mandatory and before going to bed one should avoid having tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol, mobile phones and electronic gadgets it affects functioning of brain and causes lack of sleep.
Did you know that there is all but one common cause of all the dreaded disease we are facing today? It is – lack of sleep! Doctors treating patients for heart ailments, hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity, etc., have found one thing to be common amongst all their patients. They are all sleep deprived. Renowned cardiologist […]
It is regularly touted as being one of the purest salts available, and is said to boast several health benefits. But does this salt live up to its reputation as being among the "healthier" salts?
What is pink Himalayan salt? Pink Himalayan salt is chemically similar to table salt. It contains up to 98 percent sodium chloride. The remainder of the salt is made up of trace minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which give the salt its light pink tint. The presence of these minerals also explains why […]
Nobel laureate and economist Dr Amartya Sen addresses a huge gathering on ‘Health for All: Why and How?’ at Tata Memorial Centre’s Healthcare Summit
Second day of Tata World Healthcare Summit saw a huge turnout of audience who had gathered to listen to Nobel laureate and economist Dr Amartya Sen’s address on ‘Health for All: Why and How?’. In his speech, Dr Sen pointed out that there is less contribution of gross domestic product (GDP) in healthcare sector. He […]
Yogesh Mule’s daughter Aaradhya was diagnosed with end-stage heart disease in April last year and needs a heart transplant urgently
For Yogesh Mule, time is fast running out to save his three-year-old daughter Aaradhya, who was diagnosed with end-stage heart disease in April last year. In his relentless efforts to save his daughter, Mule has taken to twitter to seek Union External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj’s help. Mule is hoping that Swaraj will help him […]
In near future, identifying bacterial species responsible for infections developing in hospital patients will take just a few minutes, thanks to the scientists who developed such an analytical procedure
In near future, identifying the bacterial species responsible for infections developing in hospital patients will take just a few minutes, thanks to the scientists who developed such an analytical procedure. Developed by researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, the main role is played by innovative bioconjugates […]
Researchers from Genetic Science Centre at University of Utah say over-cleaning can damage human microbiome – a collection of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in and on your body
If you think that taking shower everyday can keep you healthy and hygienic then give it a second thought, as a study reveals that over-cleaning can damage the human microbiome, thereby affecting the immune system, digestion and even heart. Not bathing for a few days can leave you a bit smelly, but showering too often […]
Here are five myths and facts you should know about gaining and losing those extra pounds, according to science
Losing weight is hard. But losing weight in the winter? That can feel nearly impossible. There’s no denying the draw of holing up with a bottle of wine, hearty meal, and Netflix, but is the science really stacked against you when it comes to losing weight in the winter? Here are five myths and facts […]
Experts plan to come up with such ideal health-care model which will be affordable for the common man
Tata Memorial Centre’s world summit titled ‘Is Healthcare a commodity or basic human need’ started in Mumbai from Friday. Health experts from Japan, France, Iran, Thailand and Brazil represented their respective country’s health-care delivery model system, which spends more of their GDP on health-care services. The summit will conclude on Sunday, January 29. While India […]
Findings showed that after being subjected to fat shaming, people were more likely to experience increased heart rate and blood pressure, in addition to weight gain
A new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has found that fat shaming someone who is battling obesity doesn’t actually encourage them to get healthy — in fact, it has the opposite effect. Results showed that after being subjected to fat shaming, people were more likely to experience increased heart rate and blood […]
Sometimes getting fit can seem like an uphill struggle. With the days short, the weather cold, and the comfort food tantalizing, we could find a million excuses to avoid the gym - before ourselves for letting New Year’s Resolutions slip. But anatomy expert Mike Aunger insists we mustn’t be disheartened: there are scores of everyday […]
If you think that taking shower everyday can keep you healthy and hygienic then give it a second thought, as a study reveals that over-cleaning can damage the human microbiome, thereby affecting the immune system, digestion and even heart. Not bathing for a few days can leave you a bit smelly, but showering too often 
Losing weight is hard. But losing weight in the winter? That can feel nearly impossible. There’s no denying the draw of holing up with a bottle of wine, hearty meal, and Netflix, but is the science really stacked against you when it comes to losing weight in the winter? Here are five myths and facts 
Tata Memorial Centre’s world summit titled ‘Is Healthcare a commodity or basic human need’ started in Mumbai from Friday. Health experts from Japan, France, Iran, Thailand and Brazil represented their respective country’s health-care delivery model system, which spends more of their GDP on health-care services. The summit will conclude on Sunday, January 29. While India