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6 worst things you could be doing in the morning

August 17, 2016 Srijita6, be, Could, doing, In, morning, The, Things, worst, You

1/6 Carbs for breakfast We all have been told ‘Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper’ but we might be getting it wrong altogether. If you think loading up on carbs for breakfast is right, it is not. Having a carb loaded breakfast such as sugary cereals, breads etc. is not right as they are simple carbohydrates which will make you feel hungry faster. Instead, focus on proteins or smoothies with nuts. Or opt for complex carbs like oats, which will keep…

The psychology of hidden aggression, road rage

August 17, 2016 Srijitaaggression, hidden, of, psychology, rage, Road, The

While there is little doubt about the ill effects of excessive noise on the lives of people, psychologists and psychiatrists are also worried about those who create this cacophony. “Noise by itself harms people, both those who create it and those who are at the receiving end. A person may claim that he enjoys loud music or is not bothered by traffic or industrial noise.This does not mean that his health is not affected. It has been noted that most people who seem to `enjoy’ loud noise become, at some…

Briefly Standing, or Being Active, Reduces Blood Sugar Across the Day

August 16, 2016 Srijitaacross, Active, being, Blood, Briefly, Day, or, reduces, Standing, Sugar, The

For obese people who sit for most of the day, replacing some sitting time with standing, slow walking or slow cycling reduces average blood sugar across the day and into the night, a small study finds. “Anything you can do to bring down glucose readings throughout the day is a good thing,” said senior author Glenn Gaesser of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion at Arizona State University in Phoenix. “We chose a typical workday because a large number of Americans spend a lot of time sitting at an…

Exercise in the morning to get the creative juices flowing

August 15, 2016 Srijitacreative, exercise:, flowing, Get, In, juices, morning, The, to

Morning work-outs are good to get your creative juices flowing While the benefits of exercises are known to everyone, many tend to give the morning fitness regime a miss due to the heavy work schedule or late-nights. However, morning workouts have more benefits than any other workout during the day — from controlling the weight, enhancing the mood and keeping you fit and healthy. Did you know it also helps you find your creative gene? Whether it is in just writing an article, painting a canvas or churning out ideas…

10 ways to avoid catching the flu

August 15, 2016 Srijita10', Avoid, catching, Flu, The, to, Ways

Doctors are witnessing an unusually high outbreak of viral illnesses this time of the year. To make matters worse, viral fevers, which are otherwise short lived, are taking longer to subside. With everyone around you coughing, sneezing or carrying a fever, what can you do to avoid succumbing to this viral mayhem? Here are some tips: Wash your hands Do it a lot during this season, regardless of the line of work you are in. If you come in contact with anything that has been touched by an infected person,…

Youngsters going click-click beware of the selfie elbow

August 15, 2016 Srijitabeware!, click-click, elbow, Going:, of, Selfie, The, youngsters'

Let’s face it. Taking selfies is now a normal part of being a 21st-century human. And people are willing to do anything to perfect the craft. Even if it means dangling from a cliff or with a dangerous bear in the background. The risk, however, may not just be the lack of ground beneath the feet or the bear hovering behind. That fantastical pose of an arm outstretched and wrist bent balancing the camera can, in fact, bring much grief. If you’re a frequent selfie taker and feeling some pain…