Friday 30 January 2015
10 Benefits of Fasting Regularly
Fasting has become increasingly popular. While it was once confined only to religious beliefs, health communities are the biggest fans of fasting today. Many scientific researchers have concluded that fasting, when conducted properly, benefits the health in several ways. It acts as an antidote to the regular over-indulgences in life. The thought of fasting may be daunting, but if you choose to do it once a week it won't be so difficult. Read on to find out the surprising benefits of fasting.
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Thursday 29 January 2015
Wednesday 28 January 2015
Tuesday 27 January 2015
7 Healthy Foods That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Plan
Eliminating unhealthy foods from your diet is the first step towards weight loss. But just eating healthy foods is not enough for weight loss as some of these foods are high in fat and calories. No matter what you eat, you need to practise dietary restraint.
Check out our list of healthy-but tricky-foods that could be holding you back from losing weight.
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How Exercising Benefits You at Work
If you thought that the benefits of exercise are limited to just physical and health related aspects, think again! Exercise can help you out with your work as well, but unfortunately most people are so busy working that they don't make the time to exercise. Read on to find out how you can reap the benefits of exercise at work.
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Monday 26 January 2015
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Friday 23 January 2015
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Every New Year, we tend to make New Year's resolutions that we swear we are going to keep. Whether it is to lose some weight, start exercising more often or eat a little healthier, we are determined to keep them. And then as each day rolls into the next, other things start becoming more important, life gets in the way, and we start to forget about our resolutions.
If your resolve is starting to wobble, here are some tips that will help you stick to your New Year's resolutions.
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Thursday 22 January 2015
Wednesday 21 January 2015
15 Reasons to Eat Strawberries This Winter
These tart little berries are packed with plenty of nutrition and antioxidants, making them one of the healthiest foods you can eat this winter. Here are 15 reasons why you should run out and buy some strawberries, today!
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Monday 19 January 2015
Saturday 17 January 2015
What Should a Marathon Runner Eat?
In a bid to show support for marathon running as a great way to arrive at optimal health and fitness, we bring you Shachi Sohal, H.O.D. Dietetics Deptt at Dr. B.L. Kapur Hospital, who helps us understand what kind of dietary support a marathon runner needs to sustain such a high endurance interest.
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Friday 16 January 2015
Thursday 15 January 2015
20 Funny Fitness Memes
Weight loss routines or any fitness regimes can get boring, but don't give up yet. Get motivated and laugh yourself to the gym with these insanely funny memes.
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Dos and Don'ts for Marathon Runners
When people leave their comfort zones and aim for 21K or 42K runs, they face problems that range from being tired to being over trained, that can force them to leave the run incomplete. Read on to find out some of the dos and don'ts for marathon runners.
*Data courtesy: Dr. Nilesh Gautam, Interventional Cardiologist and HOD Cardiac Rehabilitation & Preventive Cardiology, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.
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Wednesday 14 January 2015
Tuesday 13 January 2015
Saturday 10 January 2015
Friday 9 January 2015
12 Funny New Year Memes
Here are some funny memes that will bring a touch of laughter to your new year.
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Thursday 8 January 2015
Family Fitness: 6 Ways to Exercise as a Family
Kids spend an awful lot of time glued to the television and other electronic gadgets. This holds them back from sharpening their developing motor skills. A sedentary lifestyle could weaken their heart, lungs, and muscles. It could also result in obesity and other health conditions in adulthood. Physical fitness is essential for a lifetime. Exercise is a major part of a healthy lifestyle and exercising with your children means more quality time together. Make every day an opportunity to get fit and have fun with your family by trying out these fitness ideas.
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Top Foods for Healthy Joints
As you get older your joints tend to wear and tear, causing you various problems that range from arthritis to joint pain. You can prevent these by eating right and exercising from now itself. Think of your joints as the gears in a machine, where if they are used regularly and greased well, they can continue to run smoothly for a long time. If on the other hand they are poorly maintained and full of junk and rust, they will give way much faster. To get you started, here are some foods for healthy joints.
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Wednesday 7 January 2015
Tuesday 6 January 2015
12 Cool Marathons From Around the World
As athletes are gearing up for the annual Mumbai marathon, we take a look at some of the coolest marathons from around the world. Apart from some of the most scenic views on earth, these marathons give you a taste of wine, history and safari as well.
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Monday 5 January 2015
6 Common Yoga Myths Debunked
Yoga, in its different forms, is fundamentally a discipline of both mind and body. Some people see it as a form of exercise or relaxation; for many others it is a way of life. Whether you practise yoga regularly or are considering including this activity in your life, you probably have some long-held opinions about yoga and the health benefits it offers.
Here are some common misconceptions about yoga.
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Friday 2 January 2015
Thursday 1 January 2015
18 Funny Fitness Memes
Weight loss routines or any fitness regimes can get boring, but don't give up yet. Get motivated and laugh yourself to the gym with these insanely funny memes.
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