Researchers have found evidence that Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women in the world’s colder, darker countries may stave off multiple sclerosis (MS) in their offspring. The finding adds to a growing body of work showing a link between low Vitamin D levels and the debilitating disease, which sees the immune … Read more
When you wake up one fine day and feel a little flabby or when you try to pull on a pair of jeans and realize you can’t button it –it’s time to gear up and hit the gym. However, working out and having a healthy diet go hand-in-hand when it comes to reducing … Read more
Getting sick during flu and cold season is a given, but looking sick doesn’t have to be! Here are beauty tips from the pros on how to look your best even when you don’t feel it. 1. Treat yourself to the right tissues If you’re coming down with the sniffles, don’t … Read more
Giving a teaspoon of honey to children with a cough before they are going to bed can ease their symptoms and help them sleep more soundly, a study has found. Children aged one to five who were suffering from throat infections coughed less often and slept better after taking 10 gm … Read more
Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates – all other things being equal, a new analysis of past studies suggests. Researchers found that over an average of 12 weeks, people assigned at random … Read more
Eating tomatoes can dramatically reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study out Monday that provided more support for diets rich in fruits and vegetables. The key factor appears to be the powerful antioxidant lycopene, according to the Finish study published in the Neurology journal. The research — based on … Read more
Nestle SA and General Mills Inc will cut sugar and salt in the children’s breakfast cereals they jointly market outside North America, the latest attempt by major food companies to respond to health concerns. The two have been in a joint venture since 1990 to sell Nestle-brand cereals such as Cheerios … Read more
Heavy legs have many causes (such as cellulite and bad circulation) and can often make life difficult. Here are a few easy-to-make, low-cost home remedies to ease them. Herbal tea To beat heavy legs, you need to drink a lot (at least 1.5 to 2 litres per day of water or herbal … Read more
A diet rich in foods rich in potassium reduces the risk for a stroke by over 20 percent and also lowers the risk of heart disease. Good sources of potassium include bananas and other fruits and vegetables, as well as fish, poultry and dairy. The average dietary potassium intake in most … Read more
Noted chest oncologist, Dr Pokraj said Tuesday about 40,000 patients died due to breast cancer every year in the country. He said that if they detected and treated early, 90 percent women could survive and live a simple life. “Breast cancer can be cured upon very early detection and patients have around … Read more