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Insomnia can make you fat. Here are 12 science-backed ways to sleep better

April 25, 2018 Loknath Das12, Are, Better, Can, fat, Here, Insomnia, Make, science-backed, Sleep, to, Ways, You

One of the biggest casualties of a hectic lifestyle is usually your sleep. While you may stick to eating superfoods, or doing some form of exercise regularly, you often sleep less on busy days, or stay up nights battling stress and anxiety. But by sleeping less, you are harming your health in more ways than one. “Sleep is a biological process driven by hormones and plays a crucial role in the maintenance of a healthy body,” says Dr Deepti Bagree, head of department-Healthcare, Reset- Holistic Living Concepts. Along with your…

7 ways to lose weight, stay healthy. Think dark chocolate, honey, more

April 25, 2018 Loknath Das7, Chocolate, Dark, Healthy, honey, lose, More, Stay, Think!, to, Ways, Weight

If losing weight is the biggest reason you are enrolling yourself to a gym, here’s something you need to do before introducing yourself to exercises or dumbbells. Remember, before you think of building those biceps or calf muscles, it is imperative that you right all the wrongs in your lifestyle. Inculcating healthy habits, such as eating right and leading a disciplined life is a must so that our body functions at its optimum level. This does not, however, mean that you go the extreme way and give up on all…

11 easy ways to tackle night time anxiety

April 17, 2018 Loknath Das11, Anxiety, easy, Night, Tackle, Time, to, Ways

We’ve all been there. After a long, tiring day all you want to do is crawl into bed and fall straight to sleep… Only it seems your mind has other plans. Instead of drifting off into weightless slumber, your brain fires up, your pulse quickens and your head becomes crowded with endless worries you thought had been parked for the day. Sound familiar? “Around 80% of people say their worries whirlwind out of control at night,”says Nicky Lidbetter, chief executive of support group Anxiety UK. “With stress, we tend to worry…

Anti-depressants really do work, according to major new study

April 17, 2018 Loknath DasAccording, Anti-depressants, Do, major, New, really, Study, to, work

It’s hoped the latest research could help end any stigma about taking the medication Scientists have finally concluded that anti-depressants work following the results of a major new study. According to the results – published in the Lancet – which analysed data from 522 trials involving 116,477 people, it was found 21 common anti-depressants were all more effective at reducing symptoms of acute depression than placebos. The authors of the report said it showed that many more people could benefit from the drugs, although the study also showed big differences in how effective…

6 things to see your pharmacist for (if you can’t get a GP appointment)

April 16, 2018 Loknath Das6, a, appointment), Can't, for, Get, GP, if, pharmacist, See, Things, to, You, Your

Pharmacists working in high street pharmacies are highly-trained health professionals, who can help with lots of health-related matters as well as supply medicines. A new public health campaign is urging people to consult a pharmacist first for minor illnesses, such as sore throats, coughs and colds, instead of booking a GP appointment, which is estimated to cost the NHS £31. The Stay Well campaignaims to reduce the number of unnecessary doctor and hospital visits, which are estimated to cost the NHS £850 million per year. Here are a few things your…

Karela Juice For Weight Loss: What Makes It A Perfect Drink To Burn Fat

April 15, 2018 Loknath Das(Karela), a, Burn, Drink, fat, for, It, Juice:, Loss, Makes, perfect:, to, Weight, What

So, it may not be one of the most loved vegetables across the world, but it is a universally acknowledged fact that karela, or bitter gourd, is one of the most nutritious veggies one can add to their diet. The bitter-pungent taste of this wonder veggie may have given karela a ‘not-so popular’ rep amongst many, but once you develop a taste for these lovely bitters – there is just no looking back. The many savoury bitter gourd preparations are a proof to India’s obsession with karela. Bitter gourd juice contains a…