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technology can be a health hazard . here is the damage gadgets are doing to you and how you can fix it  THUMBS The problem  Typing and texting cripples your hands and wrists . the reason Blackberryes,keyboards and mice and game controllers .Any technology used excessively is an awkward posture or with high force can contribute to wear and tear on the body ,"warms Margaret Hanson ,the author of get Fit For Mobile Working . Activating buttons is likely

QUIZ    1. What was the nationality of the painter Frida Kahlo ? 2. Norman Mailer's The Fight is about which sporting incident ? 3. What is depicted in the centre of the Iraqi National Flag ? 4. will.i.am.apl.de.ap.Taboo and Fergie make up...? 5. Which Biblical patriarch's wives were Leah and Rachel? 

Use MH's guide to find the right combination of ingredients for the perfect pizza !!! STAGE 1 Base wholemeal,saltdough ,wholegrain ,sourdough."Thickness is a good indicator of calorie and carb content,"says New Delhi-based nutritionist Dr Sonia  Kaker ."Go for a wholegrain crust if possible -- the fibre will fill you up and help your digestion ". STAGE 2 Cheese mozzarella ,ricotta ,mascarpone,Grand Padano gorgonzola .Its the fromagic  ingredient ."Ricotta  is low in fact but wont give you that melty effect ," says Dr Kakar.Try combining mozzarella with a few dollops of ricotta .Then add punch with some finely chopped garlic . STAGE 3 Veg olives ,red pepper, spinach,red onion artichokes .A well chosen pairing of vegetables  can turn mundane into marvelous toppings ."Red pepper and spinach work well ."says Dr Kakar ."Fibre- rich artichokes are a great way to fill you up without adding flab". STAGE 4 Meat or fish chicke...

Follow these quick and easy tips to keep your ticker ticking with ease!! Think  about some of the mundane  things you do for 30 minutes a day. Watch  soap operas ? Sit in traffic? Surf boring  sites on the internet? Wouldn't you rather spend that time helping to ensure a long,fit ,heart-happy existence ? Last month , our quiz "How Healthy Is Your Heat? examined the state of this most vital organ and whether your diet,exercise levels ,emotional state and exposure to pollutants might cause problems .This month , we offer easy health-boosting tactics in each of these four key areas -and they will take only 30 minutes a day. EAT SMART  A nutritious diet needn't  be restrictive ,costly or time-consuming if you follow a few simple rules . 1. Stick to five groups proteins Nuts and fish, particularly cold-water  ocean species,are rich in omega -3 fatty acids that keep heart rhythm steady and discourage blood clotting. Research has found that just two...

 brain boosting : N o gym-goer worth his protein shaker leaves the gym without sucking on his liquid supplement of choice, and if creatine is yours ,then good for you .A new study shows that  the naturally occurring compound plays a vital role in brain function, so extra creatine can improve your concentration and even your ability to process  facts and figures . " Creative supplementation gave a significant measurable boost to brain power," says study author Dr Caroline Rae , University of Sydney ."It increases the amount of energy available in to the brain for computational tasks ,improving general mental ability ."Capsules contain more creatine per weight than any other source ,so combining them with a lunchtime workout will enlarge your brain power as much as your biceps  your take away more mind-muscle to flex and a double-good reason to go to the gym.

Amazing news for lazy people:   S leep makes you smarter. A joint study  by Harvard Medical school and the University of Pennsylvania found that shut-eye enhances your ability to recall recently learned memories , even when those memories are challenged hours later by new info. " This shows  us that sleep does not just passively protect memories ,but rather,plays an active role in memory  consolidation ,"says head researcher Dr Jeffery Ellenbogen .Stanford University scientists found that a supportive pillow can reduce the breathing troubles that unsettle your eight hours , so a memory foam pillow will let you sleep soundly enough to sound clever the next day..... Your takeaway Bad sleep banished ; good reason to leave that difficult assignment until the morning  !!! GOOD NIGHT !!

BECOME A PICTURE OF GOOD HEALTH !! BRAIN BOOSTING A mug of hot chocolate may make you feel like you are a sickly school kid again , but swapping your coffee for cocoa can help you suffer the trials of adult life too. Research at the Nottingham Medical School found that the flavonoids in chocolate increase blood flow to your brain for up to three hours . According to study leader Dr Ian  McDonald, chocolatey goodness can "improve brain function  in situations where they may be cognitively impaired ,such as fatigue or sleep deprivation ."Dark choc is richer in flavonoids, so a comforting cup of hot choc will keep your brain more alert in that 10am meeting... Your takeaway Be brainier for 180 minutes and get to feel like a kid again while you are at work...

MEAT HEAD   Whether you are a cavemen or your work's alpha male,the call of your appetite is a strong one.So its hard to avoid sabre-toothed tigers or finishing off that report if all you can hear is your belly bellowing. Refuel your top two inches while filling your boots by tucking into a quality healthy burger . "Mutton is rich in iron and vitamin B12 ,low levels of which can impair concentration and mental performance  " says Delhi based nutritionist Dr Sonia . " Egg yolk contains choline ,responsible for cognitive function . In fact , its the only readily available source of choline on earth. However , you consumption of meat and eggs together should be in moderation . Some greens will guard against  oxidative stress."Stuff all of that in a wholegrain bun or even a parantha , and you have got a homemade mind booster.. Your takeaway Feeds your brain ,doubles concentration and protects your previous head-flesh..

New link found to head and neck cancer  T he dangers of gum disease go beyond the mouth .It has been  linked to heart diseases ,and more recent studies suggest it may also be a risk factor for rheumatoid  arthritis ,dementia ,and now head and neck cancers . When researchers  at the State University of New york  examined X-rays of patients  with periodontitis ,they found that for each millionaire of alveolar bone (the ridge of bone that surrounds the roots of teeth and holds them in place) lost,the risk of head and neck cancer increased more than fourfold ."Gum  disease causes chronic inflammation  in the oral  cavity," says Dr Mine Tezal  who led the research ."Inflammation causes genetic changes in the mucosa (the tissue lining the mouth) and can ultimately lead to cancer"...

I ndia has emerged as one of the fastest growing nations in the past decade.The march towards progress has also seen a rise in stress levels and life style diseases ,especially in India's working population .According to the World Health Organization ,an estimated 31.7 million people in India had diabetes  in 2000 and this number is estimated to more than double to 79.4 million by 2030.These figures are indeed staggering ,but what is even more alarming is that healthcare professional and experts feel the number is likely to be much higher,given the current pandemic of diabetes in India . While Type 1 diabetes as an auto-immune disorder ,mostly detected in children ,Type 2 diabetes is characterised by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency in adults .You are at risk if diabetes runs in your family ,you have hypertension ,you are overweight ,you have impaired glucose tolerance or you are a women who had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant . As per the Internation...

 4 Be plump and proud  But is being  overweight necessarily unhealthy  in all cases ?A groundbreaking study published in T he Lancet in 2007 found that about 30% of people classed as obese (ie ,with a body mass index -- BMI--of 30 or more)were actually metabolically very healthy,with low cholesterol ,blood pressure and blood sugar.They were also responsive to insulin - which isn't supposed to be true about fatter people. A THIRD OF OBESE PEOPLE MAY NOT NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT  In short,one in three of those being endlessly cajoled to lose weight may not need to. It may,in fact,be actively harmful.Canadian researchers from the University of Montreal compared the effect of a low-calorie diet on a group of metabolically   healthy obese people with a group who were obese and at risk. They found insulin resistance ( a market for diabetes) improved by 26 % in the at-risk group but it got 13% worse among the metabolically healthy. So even if your BMI is offici...

3 Get in the sun without sunblock   (or take vitamin supplements instead) Vitamin D is the new nutrient superstar,linked with lower risk of all sorts of disorders including heart diseases,multiple  sclerosis and rheumatism .And now it looks as if it helps with weight loss,too.  During the summer of 2008 ,in a small trial of 38 , a researcher from the University of Minnesota ,USA ,reported  that those with more vitamin D in their blood lost most weight .For every extra nanogram per milliliter they lost an extra 225 grams.Other trials ,too,have linked higher vitamin D levels  with less obesity. But why? All vitamin D experts agree that a lot more research is needed - but in the meantime,one intersting theory is emerging from imperial collage London.Because sunlight is the main source of vitamin D .a low level of vitamin D may make the body think that winter is on the way ,and therefore that it has to store more food.There is also much debate about how much...

2 Keep cool Older dieters may remember something called brown fay.Unlike the undesirable white stuff,this was a dieter's dream.Instead of storing excess energy as fat, brown-fat  tissue burned it off to keep you warm at least in mice.Brown fat fell out of  favour because researchers couldn't find much in humans but now ,thanks to the New England  Journal of Medicine ,its back in fashion .The idea is to expose people to cold temperatures .They then make more brown fat and their weight drops .Women kept at 22 degree C used up 27 more grams of body fat a day than those at 27 degree C .So turn down that thermostat. Check your testosterone level          ( men only) If you are a middle aged man whose middle is spreading , it may not just be that you are exercising less and eating more, but that you are making too much of the female hormone estrogen. Although we talk about male and female hormones , we all make both,and we all use...

Another New Year, another attempt to lose weight? Hmm..... sounds like it's time to ditch that old diet and try these top new fat-shifting tips instead ..     l Once upon a time,staying a healthy weight was easy. It could be summed up by the phrase " calories in,equal calories out". To lose weight you simply had to practice the reverse of home economics - spend more than you earned .Unfortunately for many,but perhaps not surprisingly ,it turns out that people are rather more complicated than bank accounts . A lot of research has gone into unraveling the intricacies of our personal fat accounts - driven by the dream of winning the big prize of an effective fat pill .Some of the findings have been ,to put it mildly ,counter-intuitive.They also suggest whole new ways of dieting.. To stay a healthy weight,you need a hormone called leptin to work properly  .It sends "I'm full" messages from the fat cells up to the brain ,where they go,among other places ,t...

FROM HELEN LEDERER , British comedienne and actress I have 20 year's worth of failed diets under my bulging belt.This one,though,sounded intriguingly different . I would be hypnotized into thinking i was wearing a gastric band. Genius ! Why risk the scalpel when your mind can do it all it for you ? And so i handed my mind over to Marion and Martin Shirran ,who have pioneered this method  at their clinic in Spain.The treatment would take four days- but could a virtual rubber tourniquet really replace  years of unhappy (and happy) indulging? Marion and Martin's approach is about getting "into your mind,"using neuro-linguistic programing and cognitive behavioural therapy to find out and treat what makes you eat inappropriately . The first session was about what i want and need: two very different things.In the second we looked at all the food-related thoughts we have in the course of a day. Most are positive and logical; others ,quite negative.How we react affects our...

Benefits of hormone therapy  may have been downplayed    A few years ago,the reputation of hormone replacement therapy (H R T)  took a hit .In  2002, the US Women's Health Initiative study found that long-term combined H R T increased life-threatening problems such as stroke ,cancer and heart attacks in some women . As a result, about  two-thirds of women using H R T stopped therapy ,often without consulting their doctor. Experts have recently rallied in its defence . "The latest data on H R T do not warrant the fear and ultra-conservative approach adopted in 2002," says Dr Alastair MacLennan , of the school of paediatrics and reproductive health at the University of Adelaide , Australia . "When H R T is started near menopause for symptom control and improved quality of life ,there may be additional bone,heart and possible cognitive benefits that outweigh risks  that are not significantly raised until the age of 60. It is especially useful in women...

LONGEVITY AND HEALTH FOR ALL UNANI system of medicine originated  in Greece and Hippocrates is known as the father of this system .The theoretical framework of Unani medicine is based on Hippocrates's teachings. The Arabs introduced the Unani system of medicine in India, and it soon caught the attention of the masses .According to the principals of Unani medicine , disease is caused due to imbalance of humors present in the body,its symptoms are the reactions of the body to this imbalance,and the primary function of the Unani practitoner is to aid to help retain the balance of various humors within the body...........

Prevent vitamin D  deficiency and you will cut  your risk of osteoporotic  fractures and falls . The international  Osteoporosis Foundation estimates older adults need 20 to 25 micrograms of vitamin D a day. people who are obese ,have limited sun exposure ,or who already have osteoporosis could need more, but check wit your doctor first . New research from the University of Melbourne suggests that intermittent high doses may actually be counterproductive and possibly increase the risk of fractures ..... Fast fact  One in five men and one in three women over 50 will have osteoporotic fractures.

Knowing the risk factors helps foil osteoporosis   A recent global study  of osteoporosis in women shows we are too  quick to ignore the seriousness of the disease.According  to the study ,only 33 % of postmenopausal women with two or more risk factors - such as a family history,early menopause or coeliac disease - perceive themselves to be more fracture -prone than their peers .Its a worry ,given that 12 to 15 % of those with hip fractures die within six months from fracture complications or sub`sequent immobility . No one can afford to overlook the disease .Over 12 million Indian men are osteoporotic ,and studies suggest that they tend to have bone loss at a younger age than men in other countries . The urban male is more prone to osteoporosis than his rural counterpart because of a more sedentary lifestyle. Understanding you have a risk , and taking it seriously, pays off , adds associate professor Jacque-line Center ,of Sydney's Garvan Institute . "It...

1 .  Cholesterol is an essential  component of our blood and is generated within our body. Any amount exceeding this requirement is likely to cause harm.     2 . It is important for you to know your total cholesterol and how it is affecting your health .Maintain a proper balance of low levels of  LDL and high levels of  HDI.  3 . Fats from vegetables source will never have cholesterol . 4 . Polyunsaturated fats and Monounsaturated fats are known to decrease bad cholesterol 5 . Heart disease due to high blood cholesterol is curable but better avoidable.

Portal Of Knowledge: Higher Education = Lower Dementia : S tudies have shown that the more time a person spends in education when young , the lower the risk for dementia later on. But whether or no...

S tudies have shown that the more time a person spends in education when young , the lower the risk for dementia later on. But whether or not its the education itself - and perhaps the associated  higher socioeconomic status and healthier lifestyles - that affords this protection  remained a mystery.Now,researchers from the UK and Finland have revealed the answer : Its all about coping. Examining the brains of 872 people who 'd been part of three long-term aging studies , the researchers found that while brain changes seen in dementia are not necessarily linked to education level ,subjects who had more education level ,subjects who had more more education were better able to compensate for the effects of the condition as they aged . "There's not a one-to-one relationship between being diagnosed with dementia during life and changes seen in the brain at death ,"says the University of Cambridge's Dr Hannah Keage , co-author of the paper published in the neurology ...

Portal Of Knowledge: LAUGH.... THE BEST MEDICINE

S am is at an interview for a guard s job ."Assume you see two trains speeding towards each other .What will  you do ?". asked a Railways official . "Raise a red flag," Sam replied "But you haven't  taken the flag with you ," said the official. " I"ll wave my red shirt at the drivers". "You are not wearing a red shirt that day ." "Then i will run home and bring my little sister," Sam smiled. "Wow ! Does she know any new technique?" "No," said Sam ."But she hasn't seen two trains colliding." A   man in a black suit walking along a road comes across a chicken ,who says to him, "What's your name ?" "Bond, James Bond ," says the man . "What's your name ?" Not to be outdone, the bird replies, "Ken , Chic Ken".... Lol

What it is and How it works The condom is a sheath of thin rubber (latex) which is put on a man's erect penis  before intercourse to collect the semen,keeping the sperm from entering the women 's vagina. About 1/2 inch of the condom is left slack to hold the semen .After climax ,but before losing his erection  ,the man must hold the rim of the condoms against the penis as he withdraws so the condom cant slip and spill the semen . A new condom must be used for each act of intercourse... Advantages               A male method, the condom is easy to use,effective,inexpensive ,usually can be easily obtained and does not require a prescription .It also protects against certain sexually transmitted diseases . Disadvantages                    The shelf life of the condom is about five years ,but it may deteriorate or is roug...

Portal Of Knowledge: Eating 45g of coca rich dark chocolate daily reduc... : Eating 45g of coca rich dark chocolate daily reduces fatigue in patients suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome

Portal Of Knowledge: How Animals Think : African grey parrot T he surprising truth about bird brains,monkey minds and more some birds can trick you,researchers say. Monkeys ki...

Portal Of Knowledge: YOGA

African grey parrot T he surprising truth about bird brains,monkey minds and more some birds can trick you,researchers say. Monkeys kick themselves for mistake in judgement .And at least one parrot figured out something close to the mathematical close to the mathematical concept of zero. Animals can be remarkably devoted -as the stories on these pages prove.What's less obvious is how clever they are .In study after study over the past decade,they've shown abilities previously thought to exist only in humans. Take the blue-feathered scrub jays found in the US.A few years ago, Cambridge University professor Nicky Clayton ,PhD,found that these birds can be surprisingly devious ,remembering not only what foods they've hidden but where ,how long ago ,and whether anyone else might have noticed ." if another bird was watching ,they'd wait until that bird was gone and then move the food."Clayton says. Even more interesting , not all jays protected their food ...

And its best to do it in two ways: 1 Physically . Cold air can dry out skin. Heated rooms and scratchy woolen clothes can worsen conditions such as dermatitis .To restore your skin's natural  moisture ,try an invigorating  exfoliating scrub once a month. A routine often neglected in cold-weather months,sloughing off dead skin cells makes way for plumper ,moisture-packed cells underneath.While you are in the shower,gently rub on a mild exfoliating product and rinse thoroughly.While you are still damp,seal in the moisture with a good body lotion. 2 Mentally.  Year-end festivities can take a toll,too,by raising levels of the hormone cortisol,which can increase oil production .That can lead to breakouts in people prone to acne. Stress can also slow down wound healing.To reduce stress,dermatologists recommends exercising to release feel-good endorphins,getting enough sleep, and even having a good laugh !

Herbs and natural materials  have been used by all cultures throughout history for promoting health and treatment  of various diseases .The indigenous system of medicine in India has used plants both as ingredients of multi component formulations as well as single drugs for treatment of various diseases YOGA is a science as well as an art of healthy living which originated in India. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj" meaning to yoke ,join or unite .Yoga is a philosophy of life which aims at unification with the universal spirit through the development of perfect balance between the body and the mind. NATUROPATHY is a drug-less therapy, involving the use of natural materials in its treatment based on the theory  of vitality ,self healing capacity of the body and the principals of healthy living .Naturopathy is not just a system of medicine, but is also a way of life  ....

W ho would have thought that the fountain of youth spouts ... milk? But  that's the striking suggestion from a recent study at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden . Researchers followed more than 23000 middle aged and older men for a decade and found that those who reported getting plenty of calcium in their diet ,about 2000 mg per day ,were 25 % less likely to die in that time than men who consumed little of the mineral in food and drink .It's possible that the high-calcium diners had other healthy habits ,the researchers say.But a diet containing lots of the mineral is known to lower blood pressure, cholesterol , and blood sugar levels.  The study was all-male ,but calcium expert Dr Robert P.Heaney at Creighton University ,USA,thinks the result are likely to apply to women too. He suggests all adults aim for 2000 mg of calcium per day -from food,if possible,because other nutrients amplify its effect. Asian adults get only about 450 mg of calcium in their diet each day ,on av...

  LONGEVITY AND HEALTH FOR ALL AYURVEDA is a Traditional System of medicine which has its root in Atharva  Veda a 50000 year old system of Indian Philosophy .It is a Sanskrit word meaning "Knowledge of Life" ." The aim of the system is not only to help promote good health  through regulated lifestyle and balanced diet but also prescribed treatments for various diseases .Majority of Ayurvedic medicaments  are plant based though mineral ,metals and animal byproducts are also used after due purification ...... 

SIDDHA system  propounded by the Siddhars , is practised in Tamilnadu and parts of Kerala .It is a unique system which defines health as a perfect state of balance between physical ,psychological, social  and spiritual well being .The system not only deals with medicine ,but with spiritually as well as the righteous way of living

Enjoy your morning brew - it may provide a hedge against cancer.A new study of 60000 women shows that those who drank four or more cups of  coffee a day cut their risk for endometrial cancer by 25 % ,compared with those who had a cup or less.(Risk fell by 46% for obese women ,who are most prone to developing the disease.)Men may benefit too: Other recent research suggests a 60 % drop in the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer among those who drink six or more cups of coffee daily ,compared with men who don't have any .

"Eating in" is the new  "dining out"  Nowadays it's all about what's coming in from the garden ," according to food writer Michele Cranston  ."The focus is on where produce comes from , sustainability and using locally grown food,"she explains .For home cooks ,the fresh and organic trend includes starting terrace vegetable patch and buying ingredients directly from growers .Prompted by TV cooking competitions and behind -the-scenes shows,more people are also experimenting with cuisine and "plating up"  at home ."And they are questioning the ethics of where produce comes from ,"says chef Matt Moran. Comfort food and slow cooking are in the spotlight this winter ,so get ready for long rustic meals with friends over homegrown or organic greens and vegetables. Thumbs up to... Slow cooking ,mini vegetables ,bite -size desserts ,organic produce ,locally grown,sustainability,comfort eating,elaborate coffee machines

Portal Of Knowledge: A Jab for your Gums : The world's first vaccine for gum disease is on the horizon .Developed by an Australia-based company of medical products ,it has just entere...

The world's first vaccine for gum disease is on the horizon .Developed by an Australia-based company of medical products ,it has just entered trials .An antibiotic gel to treat those with existing infection is being developed alongside the vaccine.Professor Eric Reynolds ,head of Australia's University of Melbourne's dental school ,said being able to prevent the disease will be a huge forward for oral health . " Periodontitis is a serious disease and dentists face a major challenge in treating it,because most people will not know they have the disease until it's too late and the the infection has progressed to advanced stages." 

Portal Of Knowledge: SEX ? THE CLEAR SIGNALS : A recent study in the journal  Evolution and Human Behavior found that the men who are the most successful with  women exhibit a certain bo...

A recent study in the journal  Evolution and Human Behavior found that the men who are the most successful with  women exhibit a certain body language before they make their approach .Check out the most effective non-verbal language . . OPEN BODY POSITIONING Men who have open body language -who don't close off their torsos with crossed arms -are seen as more attractive ,potent ,active and persuasive. SPACE -MAXIMISATION  MOVEMENT The most dominant man in a group commands the most space.Men who stretch or extend their arms and legs across chairs convey control of personal and physical space. GLANCING BEHAVIOUR Men who are frequently glance around are more likely to make eye contact with women-and women respond better to men with whom they have already exchanged glances . INTRASEXUAL TOUCHING Touching your guy  friends (within limits ,of course) shows affection .Touchers are perceived as having more status and more social power than those being touched -or...

Ditch the dentist with a few gulps of this elixir! An apple a day keep the doctor away.but the best way to send your dentist packing is to take a trip down the diary aisle at the local supermarket. Eating one portion of diary based products per day prevents bleeding germs and bad breath .Scientist at Kyushu University Japan ,discovered that lactobacillus - the healthy bacteria found in milk products -prevents the growth of harmful germs that can cause infections and.if left untreated ,leave your mouth fungus-ridden with a a sulphurous stench . To reap the benefits , all you need is to knock back one small pot of yoghurt ,a matchbox sized piece of cheese or a glass of milk each day .Just remember to leave the cookies out of this!     

Practising correct breathing techniques can help manage stress and anxiety and promote relaxation .The aim is to move from upper-chest breathing to abdominal breathing. The following breathing technique will help strengthen your diaphragm ,lower your blood pressure and heart rate,and slow the rate of your breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing 1. Lie on your back,with your knees bent and your head supported. 2. Place one hand your upper chest and other just below your ribcage,so you will be able to feel your diaphragm move as you breathe. 3. Inhale slowly through your nose so your nose so your stomach moves out against your hand.The hard on your chest should remain as still as possible. 4. Tighten your stomach muscles,letting them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips. 5. With each exhalation,visualize all the stress and tension in your body dissipating away.           Try this exercise for 5 -10 minutes ,two to three times a d...

Easily Tired ? Talking sick leave too often ? Is your skin pale ? Do you have brittle nails? Do you have experience shortness  of breath ,or nausea ? If you answered yes to most of these questions ,you could be anaemic. How widespread? According to a recent National Family Health Survey ,around 59% of Asian women suffer from anaemia ,In children ,anaemia can hamper growth and language development. What causes it? Anaemia occurs due to low levels of haemoglobin - the vital iron-containing protein that carries oxygen in the blood -stream. A diet in iron ,vitamin B12 and folic acid causes otherwise healthy individuals to become anaemic .Some diseases like malaria ,or internal bleeding  caused by an ulcer or tumour , can also lead to anaemia .Women who experience heavy periods too are at risk. Fight it ! Maximize your iron intake- be sure to include green leafy vegetables ,soyabean  ,lentils ,beef,chicken,pork and liver in your diet. You may also consider taking iron or...

Sing away to give your breathing muscles a good workout .Sydney Conservatorium of music singing teacher Maree Ryan says a fine breathing technique is essential to singers  who want their voice to carry ."This is done primarily with the power of the breath and its control by torso muscles" ,she explains .So give your lungs a work -out and embrace a regime of song: sing in the shower ,sing along to your iPod (but please ,not on the bus ),sing for joy,sing for your life 

From time immemorial , Indian women have used home remedies , beauty rituals and secret recipes derived from herbs ,fruits ,earths and minerals to protect their complexions and rejuvenate themselves .Some of these arts were taught to girls as solah srinagar -the 16 essentials of beauty and adornment .Since in ayurveda,literally the science of longevity ,beauty treatments were done in a holistic fashion ,skin care meant the maintenance of the body,inside and out with brewed massage oils,scrubs, herbal baths and prescribed tonics. The 2005 book Almond Eyes Lotus Feet by Sharada Dwivedi and Devi Holker , which enumerates many traditional beauty secrets used by the women of several royal indian households ,speaks of spikenard ,frankincense ,liquorice,vetiver,indian gooseberry and a myriad other ingredients that went into elaborate beauty regimes. While these ancient techniques are still practised at ayurvedic clinics and spas, the same herbs have now been incorporated into packaged cream...

One or two pints of beer a day encourages healthy bones ,according to nutrition scientists at Cambridge University .The key ingredient is silicon, which has a beneficial effect on " increasing bone mineral density ",according to Dr Jonathon Powell ,head of biomineral research at MRC human nutrition research .This will give you a strong framework to build on,useful -even if your only sport is to stumble home   .

LESS SITTING in a big study from the American Cancer Society ,women who spent lots of time on the couch were nearly 40% more likely to die during the study than women who did less sitting; sedentary men boosted their risk by 10%. EXPENSIVE DRUGS Prescribed diuretics are just as effective as pricier medicines at preventing complications of high blood pressure, a major study shows .Most people should try them first,researchers say. TOUGHING OUT In a study that followed elderly people for as long as 17 years ,those who were depressed at the start were more likely to develop dementia.It'll take more more research to know whether treating depression can help mental faculties ,but you'd CERTAINLY FEEL BETTER IN THE MEANTIME ..!!!!!!!!!!

From research labs around the world ,simple additions and subtractions that just might result in a healthier life. MORE COFFEE A cup or more daily may cut your risk of some types of  head and neck cancers,says an an analysis of nine studies .Decaffeinated coffee doesn't seem to do the trick; neither does tea. FISH in a recent study,people who ate at least two servings of fish a week were much less likely than infrequent fish eaters to develop age-related hearing loss- in fact,they were only 58% as likely to say "Huh" WRITING IN DOWN if you have irritable bowel syndrome,jotting down your thoughts,beliefs and feelings about the problem may help alleviate the discomfort .In a recent study ,people who did so far 30 minutes at a time for four days found that their symptoms improved significantly..

D on't pound the pavement in any old shoe.The right exercise footwear will prevent a plethora of pr oblems ,says podiatrist Mike O Neil ."I regularly see bruised toenails from too short shoes or compression on joints from too tight",says O Neil ."You must match your shoe to your exercise .Runners should look for hard soles to sustain vigorous use.If you play squash ,look for grip laid out in circles for multi-directional  movement ".Find a shop whose staff are knowledgeable about the way feet work,O Neil advises Moreover,anyone exercising for five hours a week or more should change shoes yearly."The shock-absorption compartments and grip will wear and you will lose stability and control,"says O Neil ."And never put shoes in the washing machine.It breaks down fabric and softens plastic.Scrub or hose them down outside ..!!!!

PEOPLE WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE ARE 50% MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP ASTMA THAN PEOPLE OF NORMAL WEIGHT....... stay healthy...........

Portal Of Knowledge: Put Your Pals on a Diet !! : A recent New England journal of Medicine study declared that people can actually "catch" obesity from close friends . When researchers fol...

A recent New England journal of Medicine study declared that people can actually "catch" obesity from close friends . When researchers followed 12067 people over 32 years ,they concluded that those of us with very close friends who are obese  have a 171% chance of becoming obese too. The theory goes like this:You are influenced by your friends,and if they overeat , you may unwittingly follow their lead.Even geographical distance is no barrier,which means you can catch obesity over the phone .Surprisingly ,spouses have less  sway over the belly than close friends of the same sex . The good news : It may also work in reverse .Hang out with thin people and you might lose weight...

Portal Of Knowledge: Is Your Pet Diabetic?????? : Many of us have loved ones affected by diabetes.But did you realize that those loved ones can also include your pets?(not lol) Like human di...

Many of us have loved ones affected by diabetes.But did you realize that those loved ones can also include your pets?(not lol) Like human diabetes ,animal diabetes is characterized by a high level of glucose in the blood .Blood- glucose  levels and the absorption of this glucose by the body s cells are regulated by the hormone insulin .If there isnt  enough of this hormone present , or if the cells cant use it effectively , glucose levels increase, which can lead to diabetes . Know the signs : According to the experts at WebVet, often diabetes begins in middle in middle age. In dogs, it is more common in females and in certain breeds, including miniature  pinschers .In cats, males and females of all breeds can be affected , and the sexes seem to be equally at risk .Here are some signs of animal diabetes : $.Drinking a lot of water $. Losing weight $. urinating more than usual $ eating more food $. developing sores If you have notice any symptoms of diabetes, take ...

Portal Of Knowledge: Hey kids, Light up!!!!!!!!! : RESEARCH from a medical centre found that school children were lugging books weighing.That is comparable to an 80 kg man lugging a small ref...

RESEARCH from a medical centre found that school children were lugging books weighing.That is comparable to an 80 kg man lugging a small refrigerator !Children carrying more than 10% to 20% of their weight risk neck and back problems.doctors say. Some notes for the backpackers in your life: @ Use both shoulder straps to avoid muscle strain and curvature of the spine. @ Get backpacks with abdominal belts.They distribute weight evenly. @ Keep heaviest books closer to the body and arm straps comfortably snug,so the pack sits 5cm above the waist. @ Bend using both knees - not at the waist - when wearing or lifting a pack