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“Weight lifting? Nah, not for females.” Strength training does not discriminate! Have you ever wondered how our moms managed household chores in the absence of modern technology like kitchen equipment that have now made our lives easier? Grinders and...
Cars, automobiles, call taxis and our habit of spending money on commuting is only encouraging us further towards a sedentary lifestyle. Some of you might be saying, “But I go to the gym regularly.” Perhaps. But do you walk...
When you’re pregnant the world around you kind of changes for the good. There are like a million things that people will tell you on how to take care of your diet, your sleep, what all to do and...
Kids love playing in water and many parents are busy enrolling their kids into swimming classes. Well, if you were to ask yourself, is this just a trend or are parents actually aware of the benefits that swimming can...
Being physically active as you are growing older is very important. It will help you prevent and manage health complications such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and even mental illness. Exercise will also help you increase your metabolic rate and...
Avocado or butterfruit, as it is more commonly called in India, is relatively high in fat and calorie content which is why some people, particularly those looking to lose/maintain weight, avoid it. However, studies show that the fruit has...
Hitting the gym or the jogging track to ward off heart disease, diabetes, or to lose weight? While those are the obvious reasons for giving your muscles a workout, here are some lesser known, factual benefits of exercise.
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While all kinds of activity requires energy, studies suggest that vigorous exercise is especially effective in burning calories not just during the workout itself but also after. So if you’re thinking your body is done working out when you...
Water has the power to manage various diseases of the human body, and Hydrotherapy is an exclusive branch of study dedicated towards this domain. Water can help cure constipation, high blood pressure, headaches, and many other harmful health complications....
You may be well aware of the various health benefits of yoga for you individually. But have you ever given thought to how much of an asset it can also prove to be to you and your partner? Partner...
Do you dread the sound of your alarm clock every morning? If you are one of those who get up groggy, grumpy and feeling blue day after day, thanks to all the tossing and turning you do at night,...
When you have the burning desire to develop those vanity muscles, you would want to hit the right gym close to your place. Upon joining one, you still remain clueless on how to start effectively. You wouldn’t want your...
Biceps, pecs, abs, and quads -- what (almost) every man wants; especially those aspiring to become bodybuilders, models, and trying to get into the limelight. They would walk, jog, run, and even crawl that extra mile to achieve and...
As an IT professional, to say that your daily schedule is hectic is an understatement. You skip breakfast on most days and go straight to battling the traffic, grab a coffee as soon as you reach the office and...
Since the earliest of days in medicine, human urine has been a very useful tool in the diagnosis of various diseases. Of course, changes in the colour of urine will occur from time to time due to artificial food...
“I’m tired today and just don’t feel like going to the gym”. “It was so hot. It’s like I’ve been working out the whole day anyway. I can do away with my session today.” This happens to most of...
An earlier post focused on the overall benefits of martial arts. Judo, Taekwondo, and Karate are quite common. However, there are other traditional Chinese martial arts that are taught and practiced in various martial arts centres. Tai Chi is...
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this article hopes to capture the essence of motherhood right from its root. It is said that a woman becomes a mother from the moment she conceives and her entire being...
Fetching water from the well, ploughing in the farm, playing village games and engaging in unending household chores were some of the things that our elders did during their days that actually helped them lead a fit and healthy...
Swimming, diving, surfing, water polo- just the mention of these water sports and activities makes you think summer isn’t so bad after all! What would anyone of you not give just to feel the water curling around your feet...
All this while we’ve been discussing the importance of various workouts to lead a healthy lifestyle. If you seriously plan to include exercise in your daily life, it is important that you gain appropriate guidance from a certified physical...
How does yoga promote better health? A healthy body, the yoga practitioners in ancient days believed, was key to progressing spiritually. To take care of the body with proper, satvik food that was nourishing and not harmful, sleeping at...
Music is not just a motivator but one of the key elements when it comes to working out. It’s no novel concept. Almost every style of exercise is performed to a particular genre of music. In fact, exercise and...
Is Bharti Airtel showcasing its humanitarian side with the launching of Airtel Zero? Don’t be fooled. It’s no heroic act, but a marketing strategy that includes strangling start-ups in the process. The big players are where they are today...
While some of you have been diligently keeping your New Year’s resolution and have been working out regularly, there are those of us who have not either. It’s that time of the year - to go to the beaches,...
