World Bicycle Day, this is why cycling is the best exercise you need to lose weight

On World Bicycle Day (June 3), take a look at the benefits of cycling. It’s one of the best forms of exercise if you want to lose the extra kilos. By: Manali Shah If the monotony of a gym routine bores you, or you hate being cooped up indoors, cycling is the best exercise for you. You can connect to nature and let go of some stress, while getting fitter in the process. And oh, cycling to places instead of driving does wonders for the environment. So it’s pretty much a win-win. But…

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Talking to passengers impacts driving ability as badly as texting: Study ANI

Drivers who engaged in conversation with their passengers experienced negative effects similar to talking on the phone. Turns out, restrictions during driving are not just limited to texting and phone calls. According to a study conducted by Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, speaking on both handheld and hands-free phones negatively impacted driving performance, and drivers who engaged in conversation with their passengers experienced similar negative effects. In their detailed analysis of dozens of empirical studies on the effects of talking while driving, human factors researchers have provided a comprehensive and…

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World Head Injury Awareness Day 2018 tomorrow: ways to prevent road traffic accidents and resulting injuries and deaths

Dr NK Venkataramana opines about the best ways to prevent road traffic accident and resulting death on this ‘World Head Injury Awareness Day.’ The number of road accidents in Karnataka, among India’s most literate and progressive states, is the third highest in the country, with Bangalore alone accounting for two deaths in crashes every single day and 700-800 every year. Nationally, too the number looks grim. In all, 1.5 million people sustain serious head injuries every year in India and 60 per cent of them die before reaching a hospital. Studies…

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Home Remedies for Dizziness

Dizziness is something that most of us experience at some point in our lives. It is a feeling of light-headedness, unsteadiness or loss of balance and can cause fainting. Dizziness with a feeling of spinning is referred to as vertigo, which is different from the nonspecific light-headedness. Dizziness is not a disease. It is a symptom of other conditions like low blood pressure, heart muscle disease, neurological disorders, anemia, allergies, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), tinnitus, ear infections, heat stroke, vision-related disorders, migraines, anxiety disorders, and head injuries. It can also be due…

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How to inspire manners to your children

1. When entering the house greet your children with hugs and kisses. This should help develop their sense of love and mercy.   2. Be good to your neighbours and never backbite. Never speak ill of other drivers when on the road. Your children listen, absorb and emulate.   3. When calling your parents, encourage your children to speak to them. When visiting your parents take your children with you. The more they see you take care of your parents the more they will learn to take care of you.…

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