Joining a gym to get into shape is always a good idea. However, many people make the mistake of simply joining and starting off on arbitrary exercises without getting proper counselling first. This can lead to frustration over lack of optimum results. A good gym will take you through a

Balance between weight loss and blood sugar levels necessary Maintaining the right balance of carbohydrates and proteins in meals together with right time gap can help in a smooth journey of weight loss and appropriate sugar levels, it has been revealed. ‘Weight loss’ and

A new study has found that yoga can benefit women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer, as it regulates stress and fights fatigue. The research has found that patients, who participated in yoga exercises that incorporated controlled breathing, meditation and relaxation

Most of you will be desperate to get rid of the holiday weight you gained over Christmas, and to welcome new year in a fit body, but experts have warned that not knowing the correct way to work out might hurt you more than help you. Nearly 500,000 workout-related injuries occur each

If you have some tires on your belly, get rid of them by making a few changes in your diet and lifestyle, says an expert. Try high intensity cardio workout for losing weight. “Exercises such as fast run for a shorter duration, sprints, jump squats and push-ups are helpful high

Most men would scoff at reading a how-to guide on shaving. However, a good shave involves more than just grabbing a razor. The steps leading to the final act of shearing your beard are important in ensuring a good shave. Prepping We cannot stress the importance of prepping your skin

Coffee drinkers are woefully ignorant of the dangers lurking in their cup, as there is almost no information on the caffeine contents of the various types of commercially prepared coffees, a new report has warned. It suggested that consumers should be provided with information about

You would be wrong if you think girls can’t compete with boys. An Indiana University study that looked at performance differences between male and female childhood athletes found little difference in certain age groups. Joel Stager, professor in the School of Health, Physical

The old school often pulls down the new age technologies as culture-killers. Though excessive time spent on applications like Facebook (with 1.3 billion users - nearly a sixth of the world's population) and Twitter (nearly 300 million) can be detrimental, there are also many lessons

These popular nuts are low on calorie and high on fibre, thus making them a healthy snack. Additionally, because of their high content of Zinc and vitamin B, they greatly help in reducing sugar cravings. Since the fibre content is high, you stay fuller for longer. They are highly

My, how childhood has changed. Whereas most kids grew up spending time outdoors playing sports and such, today it is all about instant gratification. Drive through your neighborhood after the school day has ended. What do you see? A dearth of kids! Sure, there are some out horsing

UC Browser, one of the most popular mobile Internet browsers released an interesting web page game - “Lighten the New Moon” for its Bangladeshi users on this Eid. As a product of Alibaba Mobile Business Group, UC Browser has launched this game as part of  #UCRamadan campaign which

It might be time to flung those tight fitted denims out of your wardrobe as doctors in the US caution fashionistas about potential nerve damage due to wearing skinny jeans. A number of patients in the US have been found suffering from 'meralgia paresthetica', a disorder that

Experts from across the world recently reported about the emerging health benefits and other aspects of chocolate - the food that has delighted people for almost 2,000 years. "Chocolate is one of the foods with the greatest appeal to the general population," said Sunil Kochhar, Ph.D.,

A highly respected hair stylist,when quizzed on tips for curly hair, said, and we quote, “Curly hair? No tips. Just get it straightened!” On behalf of all wavy, curly and kinky haired women, we take offence. While poets have waxed eloquent about raven-coloured tresses which feel like

Looking forward to a blind date? Here are a few things that you must keep in mind before going on one So, you set yourself up for a blind date and you are all excited about it but you don't really know the dos and don'ts of it. Before you hit the panic button, we come to

If you are apprehensive about tying the knot right before your wedding date, here's what to keep in mind Getting a cold feet right before your wedding date isn't surprising at all, but if you are planning to cancel it just because you aren't sure whether you wish to get

There's a good reason you avoid bad habits like smoking, eating crap, being inactive, and binge drinking (well, post-college). Besides wanting to look h-o-t hot in a bikini this summer, you want to live longer too. And the reward for not succumbing to these four risky behaviors is

A new study has revealed that pregnant women need not be afraid of eating peanuts, as consuming nuts may reduce allergy risk in their kids. The study by Michael Young , MD, of Boston Children’s Division of Allergy and Immunology showed that increased peanut consumption by pregnant

The festive season is over and so should be the over-indulging in sweets, fried food and snacks. This is the perfect time to recharge your body and detoxify it. Here are a few superfoods that can help... Eggs With their rich protein, vitamin and mineral content, eggs contribute