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Malaika Arora Khan and the fitness secret she swears by

January 2, 2017 Srijitaand, Arora, by, Fitness, Khan, Malaika, Secret, She, swears, The

Actress Malaika Arora Khanundeniably has one of the fittest bodies in the industry. While most people in the industry will credit their genes, her curvaceous frame is the result of her hard work and dedication. “My fitness regime is my way of life,” she adds. In a candid chat with TOI Health, she spoke about why she turned to Pilates and what keeps her fit. What made you turn to Pilates? It’s my way of life. It looks easier, but it requires sincerity, concentration and dedication to follow the routine…

Cocktail of diabetes and hypertension drugs kills cancer cells

December 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Cancer, cells, Cocktail, Diabetes, drugs, Hypertension, Kills, of

A combination of drugs for diabetes and hypertension may offer an effective new way to combat cancer, suggests a new research. In their experiments, the researchers found that the combination of the diabetes drug metformin and the antihypertensive drug syrosingopine drives cancer cells to programmed “suicide”. “We have been able to show that the two known drugs lead to more profound effects on cancer cell proliferation than each drug alone,” said study first author Don Benjamin from the University of Basel in Switzerland. “The data from this study support the…

Exercise and diet are vital

December 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Are, Diet:, exercise:, vital

Diabetes currently affects more than 69 million (6.9 crores) Indians, which is more than 8.7 per cent of the adult population with an average onset age of 42.5 years (http:www.idf.orgmembershipseaindia). Diabetes is on the rise, yet in most cases, the onset is preventable or can be reversed in the prediabetes stage. However, after the onset of diabetes it is not enough to keep the blood sugar levels controlled. It is important to institute lifestyle interventions that can improve insulin sensitivity and blood lipid profiles, help lose weight and lower high…

Community Based Therapy May Alleviate Depression and Anxiety

December 29, 2016 SrijitaAlleviate, and, Anxiety, Based, community, Depression, May, Therapy

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in today’s society. They are often experienced as a complex set of emotional and functional challenges. Anxiety and depression are not the same, but they often occur together. It is not uncommon for people with depression to experience anxiety and people with anxiety to become depressed. A community-based mental health care programme can significantly improve the lives of millions of people suffering from mental illness, researchers have found. The study showed that six months after undergoing the six…

How butter became a villain — and why it’s actually really good for you

December 28, 2016 Srijitaa, Actually, and, became, Butter, for, Good, How, Its, really, villain, Why, You

Is there any ingredient that conjures up as much love — and guilt — this time of year as butter? According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, about 25 percent of all US butter sales take place in November and December, when home chefs are preparing their office Christmas cookies and presents of spiced nuts and rugelach. The Calorie Control Council warns that when you sit down for that big Yuletide meal, you could end up downing the equivalent of 3 1/2 sticks by the end of the night. And…

6 Surprising Potato Juice Benefits and Uses for Skin and Health

December 27, 2016 Srijita6, and, Benefits, for, Health, Juice:, Potato, skin, Surprising, Uses

For those who believe in the power of natural ingredients, the local grocery store comes as a boon. Indigenous fruits and vegetables can not only add zing to our everyday meals but also create effective, easy remedies for the most common health and beauty woes. Take potatoes, for example – these chunky tubers are probably one of the most popular ingredients in the world. From the all-time International favourite, French fries to the desi, quintessential hit, aloo ke parathe; potatoes are widely loved in almost all culinary cultures across the…