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Dietary self-monitoring: The secret to successful weight loss- lose belly fat in less than 15 minutes per day

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A new study suggests that this 15-minute weight loss strategy is the most effective way to slim down your waistline. Here’s how to stay motivated to lose weight. You have been told that keeping track of what you eat and drink is one of the most effective ways to lose weight. But many people often neglect to do this despite its effectiveness. That said, we can’t deny that fact that sticking to a diet day in and day out can eventually wear your nerves out, which may make you give…

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Dementia care: Exercise to prevent symptoms & Five foods to avoid

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  1)     Do this exercise to prevent symptoms of the condition developing DEMENTIA is an umbrella term used to describe different diseases which progressively damage the brain. There is currently no cure for the condition, but experts believe there are ways to prevent it developing. Dementia tends to occur in older people and triggers symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating and problems with planning and reasoning. The four main types of dementia are vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Getting older is the biggest risk factor…

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New from the Old: Know how to Use your Old Spices!

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By: Sheetal Dhamecha As per a report by Popular Science, spices spread the small amount of chemical they contain in our food. Spices keep changing phases, the clock starts ticking after they’re harvested. Though it varies from spice to spice, usually, the spices lose much of the potency in a year and by the end of three years, they need replacement. However, before disposing of your spices, you must reconsider, as they might be used in many other ways. Deal with Year Old Spices, ‘The less than fresh category’!  Adding heat can transform spices, enhancing their smell…

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

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By: Abha Toppo Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is a long-term systemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the joints. The problem or situation starts insidiously with nonspecific pains and aches in the musculoskeletal system of the body that come-and-go. The symptoms of RA develop over a period of time maybe in weeks or even months when actual joint inflammations become noticeable along with growing stiffness and pains. A Top Rheumatologist said, “About 1 in 100 people could be suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis in the society. The condition generally occurs in people between the…

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Study highlights influence social media has on children’s food intake

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During the study 176 children, aged between 9 and 11 years, were randomly split into three equal groups and were shown artificially created, but realistic, Instagram pages of popular vloggers A new study now highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. The new University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, shows celebrity endorsement and television advertising of unhealthy foods increases children’s intake of these foods. However, children are increasingly exposed to marketing through digital avenues, such as on social media, and the impact of marketing…

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Foods Which Reduce Body Heat

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98.6 degrees is the normal temperature of the human body. But this keeps varying slightly according to the changes. This is maintained irrespective of the weather. A rise or fall in temperature of the body leads to various health issues. Hence, care should be taken to maintain the body temperature constant. Body heat is a problem of many in this busy world. Heat stress is nothing but the body heat. Hence, to prevent the heat from the body, it is really important to keep the body hydrated. As this helps…

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The Biology of Belief

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How our beliefs transform our genes and lives You might remember an interesting scene from the Hindi movie, TAARE ZAMEEN PAR. The art teacher (Aamir Khan) tells the rude and cursing father of the dyslexic kid (Darsheel) about Solomon Islands. In those islands, the tribal don’t cut down a tree. They surround the tree and curse it for hours every day. Within a few weeks, the tree dries up and becomes dead. Many of us might find that example too difficult to believe. How can intangible and invisible thoughts and…

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