The main reason for heart ailments to reach an epidemic level is the unhealthy lifestyle led by the present generation, which includes high-fat diet, lack of exercise, mental stress and may be use of tobacco.
Yoga, unlike presumed by many, does not mean just the practise of asanas. It also implies leading a holistic, healthy lifestyle, [...]
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Experts recommend daily dose of fish oil in any form, for regulating cholesterol levels in the body, as they contain high Omega-3 fatty acid content that helps in cholesterol regulation.
The scientists at Columbia University Medical Center have proven this fact, yet again. The Director at Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition, Dr. Richard Deckelbaum, says that [...]
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Here comes more good news for coffee lovers. A new study revealed that middle-aged adults, who regularly drink a cup of coffee, stand a lesser chance of developing dementia later in life.
However, it is yet to be ascertained if the credit should go to the coffee itself, as the researchers are yet to find out [...]
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According to a new study, two servings of fish a week, reduces kidney damage risk, often associated with diabetes.
All the participants involved in the study were diabetic. Among them, those who dined on fish less than once a week were 400 percent more prone to have traces of albumin in their urine, than diabetics who [...]
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According to a new study, a diet rich in whole grains significantly reduces risk of heart diseases, in contrast to a diet rich in egg and high-fat dairy consumption which could double the risk of a heart failure.
The results of the study, published in the November 2008 edition of the Journal of American Dietetic Association, [...]
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Although herbs have been used since ages for healing, scientists are finally beginning to discover amazing new facts, such as their abilities to reduce arthritis, destroy cancer cells, and help in managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Herbs and other natural remedies, when taken under expert supervision, are as effective as conventional medications, often without [...]
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It is the secret desire of one and all to look and feel young. Although there are several cosmetics on shelves that claim to help in keeping the skin looking young, it is a fact that one cannot have a healthy skin, without a healthy body. The beneficial effects of certain foods that have been [...]
We are aware of tremendous health benefits of Broccoli, and the numerous theories that have supported this fact. Here’s the next one in row.
Researchers at the University of Warwick, have found that intake of Broccoli can actually reverse the damage caused by diabetes to blood vessels of the heart.
According to the researchers, the reason behind [...]
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