To shed more fat, exercise before breakfast
byLondon: Early risers who exercise before breakfast can burn up to 20 percent more body fat than others who exercised after having something to eat,…
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Eating fruits, vegetables linked to emotional well being
byWellington: Eating more fruits and vegetables each day has a direct bearing on emotional well-being, suggests a new research from New Zealand. Psychology researchers Tamlin…
A hug can boost memory, reduce stress
byLondon: Expressing one’s affection to a loved one with a hug is not just a great way to bond, it also offers many benefits including…
Loneliness taxes your immune system
byWashington: Don’t take loneliness lightly — it could harm your immune system and health, says a new study. Loneliness spurs production of proteins signalling the…
Bathroom is the most hygienic place to eat in most hotel rooms!
byLondon: The next time you spend a holiday at a hotel, do not order food in bed. A new study says a bathroom is actually…
Depressed stroke survivors face triple death risk
byWashington: Stroke victims who are depressed are likely to face a triple risk of early death than people who have not experienced a stroke or…
Indian scientists devise 16 disaster management drugs
byNew Delhi (IANS) Preparing to deal with any future chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents, Indian scientists have devised 16 drugs that can be…
Amid border tensions, Indian doctors aid Pakistani patients
byNew Delhi (IANS) When Pakistani raiders were beheading Indian soldiers, a group of Indian doctors were helping their Pakistani counterparts to do complex liver transplants…
Over 100 dead as flu epidemic grips US
byWashington (IANS): The United States is in the grip of a flu epidemic. Over 100 deaths have been attributed to the disease with 24 states…
Costa Rica footballers raise $550,000 for cancer victims
bySan Jose (IANS) A Costa Rican four-team football tournament succeeded in raising $550,000 for the Association to Fight Childhood Cancer. Popular Costa Rican football teams…