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The Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet for Diabetics & HIV Patients

January 29, 2017 Srijita&, a, Benefits, Diabetics, Diet:, for, HIV, Mediterranean, of, Patients:, The

A lot has been researched and talked about the miraculous Mediterranean diet and how beneficial it can be. As the name suggests, this popular diet is typically followed in the Mediterranean countries. It is characterized by high consumption of plant-base foods, grains, vegetables, nuts and olive oil and limits the consumption of protein and unhealthy fats. This sort of a diet is known to be heart-healthy, boosts brain power and has also been linked to reduced incidence of cancer. A new study throws light on another benefit of following the Mediterranean…

Will drastically cutting calories help you live longer? Yes, say a bunch of extremely hangry monkeys.

January 26, 2017 Srijitaa, bunch, calories, Cutting, drastically, extremely, Hangry, Help, Live, Longer?, monkeys., of, Say, Will, yes, You

NOT SHOVELING LOADS of food into your mouth is a guaranteed way to keep pounds off—but can limiting calories also keep you alive longer? Multiple studies over the past few years have hinted that it might. But it took a monkey race to finally get to the bottom of it. For years, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) conducted dueling experiments on monkeys to attempt to come up with a definitive answer. For example: In 2009, the Wisconsin team announced the results…

Tips for recovery after running a marathon

January 25, 2017 Srijitaa, After, for, Marathon, Recovery, Running?, Tips:

Post Marathon week is the most awaited and enjoyable week which is something, I always look forward to! This is how I spend my post marathon week putting all my energy and focus on recovering and bouncing back. This is the best time to relax, recover and re-start. Congratulations for finishing your Marathon now it’s time to focus on recovery especially after you have run those hard-fought 26.2 miles where the body goes through physical stress, wear and tear of your muscles. It’s now time to rehydrate and refuel. Recovery…

Dumped by a boyfriend? Get a revenge body

January 24, 2017 Srijitaa, body, boyfriend?, by, Dumped, Get, revenge

Got dumped? Stop moping and stab the unfaithful one with a sharp bod. Jennifer Anistonand Britney Spears have done it, and now a whole lot of ordinary people are shaping up with some mentoring from Kim Kardashian’s sister Khloé, whose new TV show ‘Revenge Body’ premiered in America last week. The term revenge body, coined by the tabloid press, has been around since about 2010, but Google Trends shows it has only now reached peak popularity. What does it mean? A revenge body is something you strive to obtain after…

When healing can be a headache

January 24, 2017 Srijitaa, be, Can, Headache, Healing, When

It starts off as a light throb and gallops to an everlasting migraine. Whether it was something you drank or ate, many foods are held guilty for kicking off migraines. But while eliminating these foods can be the obvious solution, did you know that most migraines are triggered off by acidity? In other words, it’s not what you are eating and drinking but the propensity of certain foods that cause acidic reactions, leading to migraines. Here are some boxes to tick if you want the throbbing to stop. Don’t Start…

Commit to a new lifestyle this season

January 21, 2017 Srijitaa, Commit, lifestyle, New, Season, This, to

Wanting to lose weight and staying healthy is among the top resolutions globally, for the New Year. Experts say that getting fit, eating right and losing weight is all about committing to a completely new lifestyle. However, staying on track is essential. Here are a few ways to help you… Exercising should be a habit Integrate movement into your day, however small — even a five minute round of stretching or a 15-minute run/brisk walk should be done daily. Being consistent is important. Take help of activity trackers to monitor…