Alcoholics of the world, unite and give us a hearty “Hah! We told you so!” Rigorous research has revealed that drinking red wine regularly can help people lead longer and heathier lives. This conclusion was arrived at after an extract widely found in the skin of red grapes was attributed with suppressing inflammation. The substance, identified as Resveratrol, has already been known to have a direct co-relation with longer life in yeast samples treated with it. In addition, some animal testing was also carried out due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Naturally secreted by a variety of plants when attacked by external pathological agents such as fungi, Resveratrol can also be created artificially in a controlled process chemically and it is known to be sold as a nutritional  [...] 

There is a term doing the rounds these days and seems to have caught the fancy of many a fitness enthusiasts. If you are from the ranks of people who do not fancy going to a gym to workout regardless of the kind of music they play, then maybe this is the choice for you. It is called ‘Dancercise’. It can alternatively be spelt as ‘DANCERSIZE’. Dance your way to health, because unlike other workouts, this one focuses on your entire body. It helps you in strengthening, toning and improving your flexibility and overall posture. It also ends up doubling up as a superb cardiovascular workout. Let’s look at how Ballet and Tap Dancing can help you achieve this fun workout. Ballet Gone are the days when ballet was relegated to just being for little girls in pink tutus. It’s so much more  [...] 

I know a friend of mine who just can’t get through her day without having a cup of tea or coffee in the evening. She reminds me of my mom. She’s fussy about her evening cup of hot beverage as well. “I need my quota of caffeine” claims Ruth, my colleague. “I just can’t do without it!” I believe the only times I have seen Ruth angered or distressed was at the turn of the 19th century. Well, neither I, nor she is that old; so you know what I mean. A new study that was conducted by a leading website has broken down this phenomenon for me. It suddenly seems to make perfect sense. Ruth Tea Calm always According to the study, people who choose to drink sweetened beverages like a sweet tea for instance, are less likely to be argumentative or angry. The Idea behind It – The energy boost  [...] 

Mad cow disease happens to keep popping up in news every now and then, but people hardly know enough about this condition. What is the mad cow disease? It is, by nature, an incurable disease that is known to affect the brain. It is generally known to affect cattle and in some rare cases, other animals like sheep and goats. The medical term for this condition is bovine spongiform encephalopathy or BSE as it is called. The name mad cow disease was derived from the fact that it ends up affecting the nervous system of the cow; and thus, the cow begins to act strangely and it ends up losing control of its ability to function normally. In some cases, the animal might not even be able to walk anymore. How does it affect humans? A lot of us may have wondered how the mad cow disease, something that  [...] 

A few decades ago, the west took to ‘yoga’ like a fish takes to water. The art of yoga and its poses were incorporated into the American lifestyle since we saw its benefits. It not only helped enhance physical wellbeing, but also did wonders for one emotionally and mentally. It focused on making a person fitter in all the aspects of life. Now, years later, another term related to yoga has taken the world by a storm – POWER YOGA. WHAT IS POWER YOGA? Power yoga is a term which is used to describe the more vigorous and power packed method of yoga, which has been designed on the lines of Ashtanga method of yoga. The term came into use at around the middle of the 1990 decade and has become popular a little more recently. Power yoga, perhaps, was the answer to the question – How can Ashtanga  [...] 

Tringggggggg… The alarm goes off and you wake up. Well, almost! Groggy eyed, you hunt for the alarm (or the cell phone) and you look at the time. It’s 6:20 am. You know you could actually afford to sleep till 7:00 if you decide to take a shower in 10 minutes today instead of the usual 20. Sacrificing 10 minutes of shower-time doesn’t seem like a big deal when weighed with half an hour of sleep, right! Wrong! Think twice before you hit the snooze button next time; it might do worse than better for you. We tell you why! Metabolism Sleeps For Longer Too: If you oversleep, the metabolism of your body is also likely to sleep for longer. Your body doesn’t get a chance to get into the right rhythm of things. If you’re sleeping for a longer time, then you’re also starving yourself for that  [...] 

When you hear the term ‘Art Of Living‘ the first thing to hit your mind is – ‘Huh! What’s this all about?’ If this was exactly your expression, then we’re here to decode it for you. Art of Living fever catches on in America: In today’s day and age, people are looking for ways to grapple with one evil that seems to but cause several other problems – STRESS. It tends to interfere not only with your professional, but also your personal life. Given its intrusion man has for long tried to find a sustainable method to take care of the problem and return to a state of so-called normalcy. At this hour of need, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar comes out with the Art of Living course which has been designed to ensure that you deal with the stress and further keep it  [...] 

Dr. Buddy Rydell: I’m going to need you to retard your anger. Dave Buznik: It’s retarded. I’m retarded. Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in Anger Management. Every once in a while, we all come across situations like these in our lives where we feel our anger is not the problem, we are. And why not? How much ever you try to stay in check of your anger levels, there’s always something that occurs that prove disastrous; a difficult boss, cranky children, pesky neighbors, a car that won’t start, a check that keeps bouncing. The problems are endless. However, it is necessary to understand, if you haven’t already, that keeping your cool and managing matters diligently is top priority. Not only because it makes life easier, it keeps you healthier. The biggest harm  [...] 

Bad breath, muscle cramps, heavy periods, dry skin – these are just a few of the minor health hiccups that we go through in our mundane lives. Little do we realize that vitamins and minerals could be to blame for these recurring issues. A severe lack of Vitamin C could lead to the scary ’scurvy’; but even the slightest of lacks in vitamins and minerals can be seen to have a noticeable impact on your overall health. Read on to learn about how to deal with these common ailments by using vitamins and minerals as your weapons. Bad Breath You’re Missing – Vitamin C Vitamin C helps the body to rid itself of the excess toxins and mucus which tend to build up. These can lead to bad breath, if not combated with in time. This vitamin helps create an environment which is acidic,  [...] 

A recent study has thrown light on a topic that has deluded us for years. The connection between television and obesity has been shown clearly over the years. Nonetheless, this new study has shown that children who turn to TV dinners are more likely to give up on their greens. Couch Potato and No Greens The idea that works here is that, when you’re having a quiet dinner by yourself, you focus on what’s going into your stomach and what isn’t. At the same time, if children have dinner with their parents around, they are likely to be bothered about the nutritional value of their diet. Where Was This Study Conducted? This study was conducted by the Tufts University in Boston. They did their study by researching the patterns of 91 families during their dinner times. The children  [...]