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Being Socially Active Early on Can Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay

September 23, 2016 SrijitaActive, Alzheimer's, at, Bay, being, Can, Early, Keep, On, Socially

If you are in your 30s or 40s and have a family history of dementia or Alzheimer’s, now is the time to start your fight to keep the disease at bay. At least for as long as you can. Experts say that although there is no preventive measure to escape Alzheimer’s, being socially active and adopting a healthy lifestyle early can delay its outset, maybe even stop it altogether. “Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, and it usually hits when one is around 60-65. If you have a family history…

Easy Aerobic Exercises You Can Perform at Home

September 18, 2016 SrijitaAerobic, at, Can, easy, exercises, Home, Perform, You

The word ‘aerobic’ means ‘with oxygen’. So any physical activity that makes you move your major muscle groups(legs), in a rhythmic, systematic manner, elevates your heart rate and creates a demand for oxygen for a sustained period( at least 20 minutes), is called an aerobic activity. The benefits of aerobics are plenty. Studies have found that it lowers the risk of heart disease, and regulates blood pressure and cholesterol levels. For diabetics, it has an insulin-like effect, and hence keeps a check on blood sugar. Regular aerobics improves your respiratory…

Chikungunya Deaths at 12, Centre Seeks Report From Delhi Government

September 16, 2016 Srijita12, at, Centre, Chikungunya, Deaths, Delhi, From, Government, Report, Seeks

The death toll due to chikungunya-triggered complications stood at 12 on Wednesday, with two new cases reported from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), prompting Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to seek a report from the Delhi Government on the rising deaths and number of patients. Delhi’s Water Minister Kapil Mishra also appealed to all legislators and councillors to keep aside political differences and fight the vector-borne menace together. Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung also urged the people to rise above considerations of politics and fight chikungunya and…

Easy Aerobic Exercises You Can Perform at Home

September 16, 2016 SrijitaAerobic, at, Can, easy, exercises, Home, Perform, You

Indian Tourists at Greater Cyber Fraud Risk Abroad: Study

September 2, 2016 SrijitaAbroad:, at, Cyber, Fraud, greater, Indian, Risk, Study, Tourists

More than one out of three Indians – 36 percent – share personal data or sensitive information using public Wi-Fi while travelling which can lead to data stealing, a study by Intel Security revealed on Tuesday. The ‘Digital Detox: Unplugging on Vacation’ study was conducted across 14 countries (including India) with 14,000 people to understand consumer behaviour when travelling. With 36 percent, India leads the pack when it comes to sharing information online. “Through this survey, we wanted to raise awareness about the need to adopt safe digital habits and…

Redefining Fitness at 50: Milind Soman Unplugged

August 30, 2016 Srijita50, at, Fitness, Milind, Redefining, Soman, Unplugged

Image via Milindrunning/instagram An inexplicable enigma shrouds his personality. From far he looks poised, reserved and extremely private; up close he sheds all pretence, opens up like a book and jokes around. At 50, Milind Soman seems to have perfected what most people find elusive – an indomitable drive to remain fit. One of the first male supermodels of the country, Soman has featured in some of the most memorable music videos of our age, acted in films and TV series, and walked ramps in India and abroad. The actor,…