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Plyometric exercises: short and effective

Is your body refusing to shed those last inches and kilos? Do you want to enhance the performance of your body? Fitness experts say you can opt for short and effective plyometric exercises for desired results. Plyometric is a type … Continue reading

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Yoga alleviates body ache

People who suffer body ache can get rid of it by doing yoga, a study has found. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder causing widespread muscular skeletal pain and fatigue that is thought to affect nearly two million adults in Britain, … Continue reading

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Lose weight, not the potatoes

Research released by the University of California, Davis and the National Center for Food Safety and Technology, Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that people can include potatoes in their diet and still lose weight. This research was presented at the … Continue reading

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Probiotics and their immense health benefits

What are probiotics and how do they impact health? Probiotics is a Greek word, which means “for life”. Probiotics are friendly bacteria which confer special health benefits. They reside naturally in the digestive tract – especially in the colon – … Continue reading

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How to tackle pre-wedding jitters

With the wedding season about to dawn with the onset of winter in India, Noida-based yoga instructor Vineeta Gogia advises yoga to remain calm and peaceful in the run-up to the big day. “One can try bhadrasana or the gracious … Continue reading

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Smart people drink more alcohol, says new study

In the National Child Development Study in the UK and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health in the US, childhood intelligence was measured before the age of 16. It was categorised in five cognitive classes, ranging from ‘very dull,’ … Continue reading

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Cheap reading glasses could damage eyesight

By the age of 50, most adults have problems reading a book or newspaper without spectacles, so the arrival of the cheap glasses in supermarkets, high street stores and market stalls less than ten years ago has been seen as … Continue reading

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Are women more generous than men? Yes, says a new study

Researchers at the Indiana University have found that women across nearly every income level give significantly more to charity than men — in some cases twice as much. The researchers studied the donating patterns of 8,000 American households. They found … Continue reading

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Does the heart or brain fall in love?

Falling in love is ‘more scientific than you think,’ according to a new study A new meta-analysis study conducted by Syracuse University Professor Stephanie Ortigue is getting attention around the world. The groundbreaking study, “The Neuroimaging of Love,” reveals falling … Continue reading

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Five ways to know he’s two-timing you

When you have been having less sex This could be a tell tale sign that your guy is indulging in bed romps outside. However, another reason could be his porn addiction. Sudden drop in libido definitely indicates a serious underlying … Continue reading

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