The do’s and don’ts of workout
This generation is a conscious generation. Or maybe the word generation would be typecasting it all as today, from a budding 6 year old to the ones reaching the realm of 60’s- everyone wants to look good! But therein lies a very vital concern that one often overlooks- believe it or not, this very intent [...]
Yoga and its benefits
Believe it or not, Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, 11 million Americans enjoy its health benefits. A technique for prevention, cure, healing and focus, Yoga involve “asanas” which enables you to develop flexibility, strength and balance and therefore a healthy body and mind. Here are some benefits of Yoga [...]
Preventive measures for an expectant mother!
An expectant mother needs to be cautious not to disturb the baby growing inside her. First and foremost concern is to restrict the diet. Tea, coffee should be reduced due to caffeine content; aerated drinks to be sacrificed because of carbon dioxide content; Chinese food should be avoided because they contain ajinomoto which result in [...]
All-In-One Wellness Drinks
Wellness drinks refer to such fluids that arrest all possible factors of concern regarding health and taste. Every individual wants to remain protected from obesity issues, cholesterol issues, bone heart and eye care, hair growth and fall control, etc. However, no one is ready to ignore their taste buds to accommodate strict diet regimen. All [...]
Do College Students Need Sex Education?
The youth experiences the first change in their physicality when they are in school. Sexual urges might start thereon, depending upon their exposure and knowledge. Usually they open themselves to masturbation acts to satisfy their desires. Often it is during their college days that the youth indulges into sexual behaviour and hence requires constant reminders [...]
10 Brain Boosting Tips
Successful survival in personal and professional space today, needs more than health, wealth and wisdom! One has to be alert, socially intelligent and relevant, to create an impressive impact with his presence of mind. Every trial needs preparations and preparatory steps towards mind and brain development can pump energy into one’s mundane existence. Some of [...]
Are Daily Disposables Good For You?
Not blessed with perfect 20-20 eyesight? Glasses and contact lenses are obviously your best buddies by now. Chances are, if you’ve used glasses your whole life and, at some point, in order to be better looking or more professional, you’ve decided to give contact lenses a whirl. Maybe you’ve tried monthly disposables. Maybe you’re brand [...]
Tone Your Arms!
Flabby arms are every man/ woman’s bane, especially those of us with desk jobs. You know it’s time to get them toned when people jiggle your arm fat to see how mobile it is! What’s that? You wish you had a few tips and tricks to get rid of them? Well, here you go! You [...]
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Avoiding The Most Common Health Hazards During New Years Eve
If you work at a hospital ER or know someone that does, they will let you know that the Holiday Season especially on New Years Eve, sees some of the busiest times. New years eve and the celebratory mood that comes with it seems to be a magnet for health problems and disasters keeping doctors [...]
Drumming Your Way To Health And A Sense Of Well-being
I experienced my first drum circle organized by Taal Inc in Pune, India with over 250 people drumming in unison as a single rhythm unit and came out of it feeling “wow, there is something so fundamentally therapeutic about rhythm it needs to be experienced!”. Drum circles have become a global phenomenon and caught the [...]
Why Health Is An Investment For The Working Professional
Just the other day I was at a large technology organization meeting with their HR managers trying to uncover the secrets of their success and their reputation as one of the top IT service providers by companies and at the same time, one of the most sought after places to work amongst top notch professionals. [...]
International School Of Sex – Any Takers?
Yes you heard it right! Touted as “Europe’s First Sex School”, the Austrian International School Of Sex is a dedicated academic learning center for those who wish to sharpen their skills and knowledge of love and sex. And yes there are practices just in case you were wondering! Located a short way away from the [...]
Condoms That Do A Bit More Than They Are Supposed To
There are plenty of reasons why one buys a condom. Birth control, avoiding pregnancy, solution to sexually transmitted diseases and more. Most condoms would do all they are expected to do…and then there are those that simply do more… Condoms that send someone a subtle message … Condoms that help you find your way [...]
Why People With Hobbies Live Healthier And Happier
I manage to spend at least some time each day tending to my freshwater nature aquarium as a hobbyist and have come to realize the time I spend lost in this realm of creating miniature natural eco-system with all it’s intricacies is a blissful and important part of my week. It frees me from [...]
The Global Massage Menu – Knowing What To Order
You the know the feeling of having a large elaborate menu in front of you and not knowing exactly what to expect when you select what you order? Well it’s often the same when you go for a massage. You want to be able to try something new and experience some of the stress relief, therapeutic [...]
Work And Stress – Where Do your Draw The Line?
Stress is one of the main obstacles of living a happy and healthy life in the true sense. You can be fit as a fiddle with a perfectly toned body, plenty of energy and physically in super shape but even then, stress can take it’s toll both mentally and physically leaving you feeling far from [...]
Love And Attraction – Why Its All In Your Head
We don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble. After all, LOVE is a beautiful thing and one of the keys to happiness and living a good life. Researchers who have been studying love, sex and attraction for long time now all agree that love…. is all in the head! In the brain to be more precise and this is how [...]
Your Social Media Status Could Be An Indicator Of Your Mental Health
You’re happy today is the night of a concert you’ve been anxiously awaiting, you update your Facebook status or post to Twitter. You feel betrayed by a friend, you update your social account status. You are overwhelmed by a bad day at work…you update your status. Facebook , Twitter and other social networks have become [...]
5 Tips To Quit Smoking & Stay Off Longer
A health blog can never have too few posts on smoking/quitting. Smoking and its effect on the human body has long been studied and debated upon. Everyone knows that it’s injurious for health but for reasons unknown, people are unable to stay away from it. Smoking ban in many places has been received with mixed [...]
Early Morning Smoke Raises Cancer Risk: Study
Does your morning begin with a cigarette, instead of toothbrush? If your answer is affirmative, then you may be facing a greater risk of developing lung and head and neck cancers than those who wait to have their first cigarette of the day, for at least an hour or more, according to 2 recent studies. [...]
World Breastfeeding Week: 1st – 7th August
Motherhood in its early stages can bring exhaustion, excitement, confusion, and gratification. Add breastfeeding to it, and all can become a bit too overwhelming for some, but those who believe in breastfeeding, should be encouraged, and are, rightfully, honored this week every year. World Breastfeeding Week, an annual celebration from Augusts 1 to 7, is [...]
Top 15 U.S. Hospitals 2011-12
John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore ranks first in the U.S. News and World Report 2011-2012 “Honor Roll” of top hospitals in the U.S. The list is based on performance statistics in 16 medical specialties in 94 metropolitan areas. “These are referral centers where other hospitals send their sickest patients,” says Avery Comarow, editor of U.S. [...]
