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A detox isn’t just about the food

A detox isn’t just about the food

A detox also doesn’t have to be just about the food — it is much more than that. So if your body is craving for some sleep — give it just that! Don’t worry about just sleeping through the day. Sometimes that is just what your body requires. Take short naps or long ones. This way... read more »

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High-fruit diets can worsen depression

High-fruit diets can worsen depression

The consumption of a diet high in fructose throughout adolescence can worsen depressive and anxiety-like behaviour and alter how the brain responds to stress, the findings showed. “Our results offer new insights into the ways in which diet can alter brain health and may lead to important... read more »

Tips for keeping your heart healthy!

Tips for keeping your heart healthy!

Irengbam Jenny A healthy heart is the way to healthy living, they say. Quite right! But with sedentary lifestyle, munching on junk food, alcohol consumption, smoking, erratic working hours and unwanted stress ultimately leads to a troubled heart, so to say. Here are some tips for a healthy... read more »

Hand dryers ‘worse for germ spread’

Hand dryers ‘worse for germ spread’

High-powered hand dryers may seem ultra-hygienic but spread more germs than paper towels, research has shown. Scientists at the University of Leeds found that airborne germ counts around jet air dryers were 27 times higher than they were in the vicinity of paper towel dispensers. Researchers... read more »

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Low oxygen bad for breast cancer patients

Low oxygen bad for breast cancer patients

New York – Breast cancer cells, when exposed to low oxygen conditions, trigger the production of two proteins that make the cancer cells spread fast — making the patient’s condition... read more »

Common knee surgery no better than `fake` version

Common knee surgery no better than `fake` version

Washington – A new research has suggested that the common arthroscopic knee surgery is not better than “sham” procedure. The surgery is an... read more »

Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease

Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease

Washington – A new study has suggested that a history of concussion involving at least a momentary loss of consciousness could be related to the onset of... read more »

India to set up National Cancer Institute

India to set up National Cancer Institute

New Delhi – India will set up a National Cancer Institute, with the union cabinet Thursday approving the proposal for the “landmark step” in... read more »

Exposure therapy a boon for sexually abused teens

Exposure therapy a boon for sexually abused teens

New York – If sexually abused adolescents revisit and recount aloud their trauma-related thoughts, feelings and situations, they would be in a better... read more »

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Soon, peanut that won’t cause allergic reaction

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WHO advocates salt reduction to prevent heart disease

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Sunday advocated salt reduction to prevent and control non-communicable diseases as high salt intake increases the risk of high blood pressure... read more »

The secret to a long life? 80% of men could avoid a heart attack with just five simple lif...

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Beware! Working for long hours may lead to Type-2 diabetes

New Delhi: Long working hours are a common thing these days. Prolonged sitting, modern erratic lifestyle and lack of physical activity can lead to the onset of Type-2 diabetes and other... read more »

Tips to survive festive cravings

Even the most strong-willed and health-conscious will give in to temptation. Moreover, it’s no fun to always say `no’. The best way to avoid gaining the extra kilos on your hips and waist... read more »