LIFESTYLE NEWS - Page 2691

Eating fish twice a week ‘can help prevent eye disease’

June 9, 2009 12:58 IST

Researchers have found that eating fish like salmon and tuna at least twice a week can help prevent age-related muscular degeneration,said to be the leading cause of blindness in the elderly.

Sleeping on a problem ‘really can solve it’

June 9, 2009 11:49 IST

A new study has revealed that sleeping on a problem and even dreaming about it could really help in overcoming the obstacle as a nap improves one's powers of creativity.

Exercise ‘can keep you awake,not put you to sleep’

June 8, 2009 16:38 IST

An international team has found that exercising during the day can keep people awake at night instead of putting them to sleep.

Natural Pill promises to reduce original ones side effects

June 8, 2009 12:40 IST

The first natural Pill has been welcomed by health experts for its promises to reduce side effects linked to the original ones.

According to a recent study, diets rich in fat deplete the levels of a key protein known to help synapses in the brain to work properly. (Source: Thinktock Images)

Fatty foods ‘fire up hunger hormone’

June 8, 2009 11:35 IST

Researchers have found that the hunger hormone is activated by fats from the foods people eat and not those made in the body to optimise nutrient metabolism and promote storage of body fat.

India to showcase alternative system of medicine at AAPI

June 8, 2009 10:57 IST

India will showcase its alternative holistic system of medicine at the 27th annual convention of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to be held this week.

First case of human-to-human transmission of swine flu in India

June 6, 2009 21:21 IST

Sparking concern,the first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly virus of swine flu in India was reported today in Hyderabad,taking the number of persons afflicted by the disease to seven.

Caring for siblings,helping elders may lower depression symptoms among teens

June 5, 2009 13:49 IST

Family obligationsuch as caring for siblings or helping eldershas been found to play a positive role in lowering teenage depression.

Thailand confirms first human-to-human transmission of H1N1

June 5, 2009 13:43 IST

Thai Public Health Ministry officials confirmed the first human-to-human case of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus.

Now,a cancer drug that won’t cause hair loss!

June 5, 2009 13:39 IST

Researchers have developed a way to deliver cancer drugs,which they claim will not cause the usual sickness and hair loss.

Bloodcurdling mystery ‘solved’

June 5, 2009 13:24 IST

Scientists claim to have finally solved the bloodcurdling mystery,a key breakthrough which has implications for the treatment of bleeding disorders.

Teenager quarantined for suspected swine flu in Hyderabad

June 4, 2009 21:01 IST

A 16-year-old boy was quarantined at the Chest Hospital for suspected H1N1 flu at the Hyderabad airport.

Being obese doesnt worsen asthma

June 4, 2009 16:42 IST

Obesity does not worsen asthma in patients with mild and moderate forms of the disease,but it reduces the response to medications,a study suggests.

Soon,walking is all you will need to recharge your cellphones

June 4, 2009 15:41 IST

The day may not be far when the batteries of your mobile phones will get automatically charged while you walk.

Fights with hubby,wife is healthy,peps up relationship: Book

June 4, 2009 15:16 IST

Next time you menfolk pick up a fight with your wives,don't worry as fights can be healthy,according to a noted couples' therapist.

Flight attendants reveal the most dreaded passenger traits

June 4, 2009 15:04 IST

The next time you board a plane,make sure that you remain courteous otherwise you might just enter their hate list.

The newest affliction of Wired Age mobile phone elbow

June 4, 2009 13:41 IST

Mobile users who hold the phone to their ear for prolonged periods are at risk of developing a painful condition in their arm.

How Antarctica became the worlds biggest chunk of ice

June 4, 2009 11:26 IST

Scientists have come up with the first detailed view of how the Antarctic ice sheet,the worlds biggest chunk of ice,was born.

Hunks do get the most sex,but at a cost

June 4, 2009 11:18 IST

Being a beefcake is a true blessing. Not only does your body becomes a "crowd stopper",you also end up attracting most women.

H1N1 in India: One more tests positive

June 3, 2009 20:17 IST

Swine flu continued to spread in the country with one more person testing positive for the dreaded disease.

Indian curry could prevent Alzheimer’s disease,dementia

June 3, 2009 17:23 IST

Eating spicy Indian curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia,according to a US-based researcher of Indian origin.

Its official: Junk food is addictive

June 3, 2009 15:17 IST

A new study has confirmed what many people already believed junk food can be addictive.

Musical ability ‘linked to genes’

June 3, 2009 13:48 IST

A new study has strengthened the notion that music evolved to cement human relationships after researchers revealed that musical ability is actually linked to gene variants.