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How to watch out for hidden fat

How to watch out for hidden fatWhen it comes to food, it seems as though everybody is trying to avoid that evil trinity of health-hell these days — salt, sugar and fat.

Our couch potato lifestyles have left us battling conditions like heart disease, diabetes and obesity, all of which need you to curb those salty fries and chocolate shake cravings. Read on» » » »

Nutrition myths busted

Nutrition myths bustedNow that health concerns have become universal, we’ve been flooded with information about what to eat and what to avoid. Often, the news leaves us confused. Since this isn’t a good situation to be in, we decided to clear up the bewilderment.

Drink milk every day: Many of us believe that a glass of milk a day will keep us healthy. But according to Dr Atul Bhasin, consultant, internal medicine, B L Kapur Memorial Hospital, Delhi, you don’t need to drink milk after the age of one. “All the benefits of milk are available if you eat a balanced diet, including green vegetables and soya protein,” says Dr Bhasin. “As for calcium, sunlight is a good option.” Read on» » » »

Strengthen your bones

Strengthen your bonesDo these exercises for strong bones:

  • Stair climbing
  • Dancing
  • Jogging
  • Racket sports
  • Walking
  • Hiking

Weight-bearing exercise: These are exercises in which your body works against gravity, with your feet and legs bearing your body’s weight. Read on» » » »

Breathe easy or rough it out

Breathe easy or rough it outSome swear yoga is the best way to keep fit. Others say they’d collapse without the gym. Four celebrities share their experiences with both and tell us what works for them – and why. Read on» » » »

Diet on a budget

Diet on a budgetI’m 22 years old, I weigh 58 kg and my height is 5’8”. I’ve recently joined a gym with the intention of building muscles. Is it possible to do that within six months? Please suggest a diet that goes along with my workout regime. I cannot afford costly products. 
-Vikrant
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Log in to health

Wall posts, the Internet is fast moving towards creating a networking culture with a purpose. Which is why Sharmistha Dey, formerly an editor with the Web-Division of Network 18, decided to start BoloHealth, a social networking website for people interested in all things medical. Read on» » » »

Does your baby make you look fat?

Does your baby make you look fat?I’m sure it has happened to all of us at one point or another.We congratulate a friend, colleague or neighbour on being pregnant only to be told that she is not - or that she’s already had the baby a few months ago. It’s happened to me on more occasions than I care to recount. So, these days I err on the side of caution even if someone appears on the verge of giving birth, preferring to wait until she mentions the p word herself.

But even so, I was surprised when a friend arrived at lunch the other day, looking svelte in black and silver, and announced that she was pregnant. Even as the rest of us were stammering our congratulations while sneaking a peak at her suspiciously slim figure, she went on: “I don’t know what to do, I’ve already put on 5 kilos. I don’t know how much I’m going to weigh by the time I’m ready to give birth.” Read on» » » »

Don’t feel out of energy in the sunset years

Age is always to blame for everything that your body cannot do on the other side of 50, isn’t it? You feel tired easily, you can’t walk as fast, let alone break into a run and it’s frustrating to face this frequent and permanent lack of energy. Read on» » » »

Fight the stiffness that comes with age

Fight the stiffness that comes with ageThe article focuses on seniors, who are often neglected when it comes to fitness sports. Fitness is important at any age and your golden years are no exception. In fact, neglecting the body’s health at this stage of life has a huge impact on the quality of life. Read on» » » »

Slim chance

Slimming down in 10 steps
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If there are two words that have become ubiquitous in the media, our social interactions and our heads, it is these: weight loss. We’ve heard them a million times, from women who want to lose weight to people who are fed up of trying to lose weight; from 10-year-olds who barely know what fat is, to grandmothers who think they don’t look youthful enough. Read on» » » »


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