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5 best investment options to build wealth without taking too much risk

Loknath Das, , , , , , , , , , ,

Every person needs to make financial planning his top priority today and save for the future. A wise man once said, “Make your money work for you, instead of working for it.” The old adage has held true till date because it aptly highlights the importance of financial planning. Financial planning is more than just monthly or yearly budgeting. It takes into account not only a person’s current needs, but also his future requirements. Still financial planning is a low priority for a majority of people as they perceive it…

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I overcame PCOS without any medicines and had a healthy delivery!

Loknath Das, , , , , , , , , ,

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common disease of modern times. A problem that begins early in life, PCOS can last as long as middle age and sometimes, go even beyond one’s reproductive years. A by-product of today’s lifestyle habits, PCOS can happen to even the healthiest women, despite any number of precautions they may take. Sneha Mukherjee, a professional, writes her experience with PCOS, doctors, medicines and how she finally overcame this lifelong odd when she ditched all the medicines and made certain lifestyle changes. I was deemed to be a PCOS victim since my school…

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How to Get Six Pack Abs Without Going to the Gym

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The summer season is around the corner and it is time to get into your short pants and t-shirts to flaunt your physique. That perfect V-shaped torso, chiseled muscles and toned body are desired by all yet achieved by very few. Burning enough calories and following a strict diet is one way to get into shape. Six-pack abdominal muscles are one of the most desirable fitness goals around the globe today. It’s a fitness statement like no other. What exactly is ‘Six-Pack’? Six-pack is a thin sheet of abdominal muscles;…

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5 Healthy Snacks for People With (or Without!) Diabetes

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Yes, you can snack if you have diabetes When your stomach starts to rumble, you need a snack that can curb your hunger without blowing your blood sugar. Just like meals, snacks should be a combination of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Aim for one that consists of 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and 100 to 200 calories (depending on your meal plan and medication). Here are five that typically get a seal of approval from diabetes educators and nutritionists. Whole-grain crackers, grapes, and cottage cheese Nutrient-rich whole grains like…

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GM vaccine for malaria without side effects soon

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A potent malaria vaccine with virtually no side-effects has cleared clinical trials. The new “highly protective” malaria vaccine was successful in humans and can pave the way for treatment of other parasitic diseases. Scientists from the US genetically engineered the plasmodium parasite that causes the disease, after being passed on from mosquitos, to remove three genes that lead to infection. Although they can’t multiply , they live in the liver and stimulate the body’s defences to repel a real infection. Plasmodium parasites first infect the liver and then blood, leading…

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How to Lose 20 Pounds of Fat in One Month Without Exercise

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Often we vow to lose 20 pounds before a special occasion, only to find the date crept up on us and the pounds are still there. As a last-minute resort, it is possible to lose 20 pounds in one month without exercising. While one does need to err on the side of caution when employing any kind of crash diet in order to not immediately regain the weight, by following these steps it is quite possible to rapidly lose those pesky 20 pounds. (Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images) Things You’ll Need Food diary…

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