Flavonoid-rich fruits, veggies a day can keep the kilos away
In the war against the weight, you may want to add apples, pears and berries to your arsenal as a recent study has revealed that flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables can keep the extra kilos at bay.
Jan 28, 2016, 11:31 AM IST
Are you suffering from 'smartphone pinky'?
Have you noticed that your fingers are turning 'Pinky’ lately as you are busy chatting and texting on smartphone? If yes then you are not alone.
Jan 23, 2016, 23:56 PM IST
Reduce plate size to reduce weight
Besides running on treadmill for hours to cut down unnecessary fat from your body, using smaller plates can also be highly effective.
Jan 13, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
Five tips to avoid holiday weight gain!
Know some tips to avoid holiday weight gain!
Dec 31, 2015, 11:38 AM IST
Weight-loss surgery goes long way in cutting diabetes, heart risk
Bariatric surgery delivered in routine clinical practice in the UK is associated with a substantial initial weight loss that is sustained for at least four years after surgery, according to the study.
Dec 23, 2015, 10:26 AM IST
Plus-size models fuel obesity, says study
On a day we saw actor Parineeti Chopra’s dramatic new photoshoot to announce to the world how much weight she’s lost in the last few months, comes this new debate: Can plus-size models be held responsible for triggering an obesity epidemic in the world?
Dec 11, 2015, 13:10 PM IST
Sperm tells tales of your diet before conception
If you are planning a baby, do not just sermon your wife to eat well but control your diet first. According to a fascinating study, sperm carries key information about what new dads gulped down before the conception.
Dec 04, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
Weight loss can protect knees
Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, according to a new study.
Nov 30, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
Graphene improves microphone sensitivity by 30 times
Scientists have developed a graphene-based microphone which is nearly 32 times more sensitive than microphones of standard nickel-based construction.
Nov 27, 2015, 14:36 PM IST
Short bursts of exercise make diabetics fitter quicker
Researchers found that short bursts of high-intensity exercise improved cholesterol, blood sugar and weight among Type 2 diabetes patients.
Nov 11, 2015, 09:41 AM IST
Weight discrimination may cut short your life
The results confirm previous studies that had indicated that teasing a person to lose weight has the opposite effect over the long-term.
Oct 16, 2015, 12:02 PM IST
Teenage night owls at high obesity risk
If your teenage kid loves to spend night time with gadgets, ask him or her to reduce this habit as this may make him fat in just five years' time.
Oct 02, 2015, 14:23 PM IST
More obesity among higher educated in poor countries
In poor countries, obesity is more common among the higher educated, while in rich countries, obesity is more common among the lesser educated, new research has found.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:48 PM IST
Gut bacteria key to good cholesterol, heart health
Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels - necessary to help maintain a healthy heart.
Sep 11, 2015, 15:09 PM IST
