Can sauna lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease?

For those who spent over 45 minutes per week in the sauna in total the incidence was 5.1 per 1,000 person years whilst it was 9.6 for those who spent less than 15 minutes per week in the sauna in total. Yes, you heard that right! Apart from relaxing you, frequent sauna use is linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men and women aged 50 years and over. The study has been published in the journal BMC Medicine. Researchers from the University of Eastern…

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International Men’s Day: Here are the top 5 diet, health and fitness tips for men

On International Men’s Day, we list some of the basic, yet, important health tips that men and boys can follow to stay fit and healthy. Every year, November 19 is celebrated as International Men’s Day, a day to acknowledge men who are making a positive difference and to raise awareness of issues that affect men and boys on a global scale. Apparently, many are not aware of this day, unlike the International Women’s Day, which is well-known and celebrated in various countries around the world. Apart from raising awareness of…

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Understanding the Addiction to Bodybuilding

By Mark Goddard At some point we are all impressed by a perfect physique. Indeed, some bodies really do look like sculpted works of art. And yet even care for one’s body can be taken too far. Everyone has seen those freakishly muscular men, oiled and tanned, who devote hours each day to weight-lifting. While for most this is merely a hobby, for others it becomes addictive, even harmful. Why Bodybuilding? It is often said that a true addict (meaning someone with an addictive personality) could become addicted to anything. The…

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World Cancer Day 2018: कैंसर से खुद को बचाने के लिए ज़रूर खाएं ये 10 फूड

कैंसर से लड़ने के लिए अपने शरीर को तैयार कर सकते हैं. इसके लिए आपको करना होगा अपनी डाइट में इन 10 चीज़ों को शामिल.  कैंसर किसी को भी हो सकता है. इसकी कोई उम्र नहीं होती. यह किसी भी उम्र में बच्चों, पुरुषों और महिलाओं को हो सकता है. दर्द, खून बहना, वजन का अचानक कम और बढ़ना, सांस लेने में दिक्कत होना, ब्लड क्लॉथ्स इसके आम लक्षण हैं. इन लक्षणों के बाद डॉक्टर अपना इलाज शुरू करते हैं लेकिन आप पहले से ही इस बीमारी से लड़ने के लिए अपने…

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Improve your digestive health with these 3 essential vitamins

Your digestive system is one of the most active parts of your body. But it’s an often-ignored area of health. That is, until something goes wrong. And you get constipated. Or the opposite. Maybe you’ve tried upping your fiber. You’ve tried a probiotic. Perhaps you’ve even given up dairy. But still no improvement. It could mean that your digestive system is missing three key nutrients. Which ones? Well, remember, the human body in an engineering marvel. So, let’s think about this for a moment… Your body must get certain essential…

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