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Jogging in park better than gym
Aug. 10 | London, Aug 10 (IANS) Jogging in the park boosts energy and improves mood more than going to the gym. A walk in the great outdoors is better for body and mind than pounding the treadmill, according to research. And those who burn off calories by jogging...
Sitting down for hours could invite cardiac disaster
Aug. 10 | London, Aug 10 (IANS) Hours spent sitting on chairs could invite cardiovascular disaster, says a study. Men who sit for 23 hours a week have a 64 percent greater chance of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who spend only 11 hours sitting. US... 
US Citizen Undergoes Heart Transplant Surgery in India
Aug. 7 | It was a quirk of fate that made cardiologist Prathap C. Reddy set up a hospital in Chennai around 25 years ago when patient who could not go to United States for a surgery and died. And, it is nothing but a similar quirk of fate a 65-year-old American... 
Men Do More Domestic Work Than They Are Given Credit For
Aug. 6 | Women since time immemorial have been complaining about how men never ever do anything on the domestic front, and that they have to do everything around the house. However, it is time to think again – a recent study says that contrary to what women... 
Sisters Help In Combating Depression – Shows Study
Aug. 5 | Sibling rivalry has been much spoken of. However, what has always been ignored is how even if a sibling is more-often-than-not a pain, having a sister might improve the emotional health of a child. A recent study shows that if ten to fourteen-year-olds... 
Chili Peppers May be the Answer for High Blood Pressure Sufferers
Aug. 5 | For those who are patients of high blood pressure, there is a home-made solution. A study shows that Chili Peppers may be the answer for people who are suffering from increased blood pressure problems. This could be a breakthrough study in the field of... 
High-Heels May Contribute To Joint Damage and Knee Osteoarthritis
Aug. 5 | Wearing high heels took take a toll on the health of your bones, suggests a recent study. The study indicates that extended use of high-heeled shoes and too much walking in them could cause severe skeletal damage including extensive joint degeneration... 
Female Condom Programme To Start in 17 Other States
Aug. 4 | There is an urgent need to control the spread of HIV among women. Therefore, India has taken an initiative to set up a female condom (FC) programme to protect women from HIV infections, and provide them with more information about it. There has been an... 
Women Find Men in Red More Attractive – Indicates Study
Aug. 3 | Chocolates, sweet-nothings, candle-light dinners and heart-shaped balloons are now a thing of the past. If you want to be on a woman’s mind, attract her by dressing yourself up in red. Women find the colour of love appealing on men, indicates a recent... 
Alcohol Costs Australian Economy $400 million
Aug. 2 | A modern example of how alcohol is costing the economy is Australia. As per a study, sober colleagues of alcoholics in Australia have to do all the extra work in order to cover up the absence of their heavy drinker friends and this is costing the Australian... 
Oxytocin Enhanced Vegetables Have Long Term Effects on Health
Aug. 2 | A recent study reveals that the hormone Oxytocin that is used to help ripen fruits and vegetables can have extreme long-term effects though there are hardly any short-term adverse effects. Oxytocin has come under the scrutiny of the health ministry because... 
More or Less Than Seven Hours Sleep Could Lead To Several Diseases
Aug. 2 | This could be a breakthrough in studies that link sleep and physiology. A recent study suggests that sleeping more or less than seven hours could lead to several diseases including cardiovascular problem, which is one of the most common conditions that... 
Breast Feeding Ideal Food For Babies: WHO
Aug. 1 | From time immemorial, breast milk is thought to be the best for growing babies and the World Health Organization (WHO) is only echoing this age-old tip. Breast-feeding is not only important but also helps to save babies’ lives, says WHO. More successful... 
Staying Busy Could Actually Make you Happier – STUDY
Aug. 1 | Staying busy could actually make you happier, says a recent study. According to this study, people who keep themselves busy, constantly buried in work are far happier compared to the people who while away their time pointlessly and prefer to remain idle.... 
