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Watching TV for long hours shortens life expectancy
Aug 16, 2011
People sitting in front of TV for hours on end could shorten their life expectancy by almost five years, says an Australian study published Tuesday by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.... Read More
15 minutes' exercise extends life by three years
Aug 16, 2011
People who spare even 15 minutes daily for exercise could extend their lifespan by three years.... Read More
Fat around heart promotes cardiac disease
Aug 16, 2011
Scientists have unearthed more evidence to show that fatty deposits around the heart, more than the warped body mass index (BMI), promote thickening of arteries.... Read More
Addiction may be from brain disorder: New finding
Aug 15, 2011
Addiction is more than mere substance abuse and could hold signs of a diseased brain, according to the a new definition furnished by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).... Read More
20-minute treatment for blood pressure on the anvil
Aug 14, 2011
Soon, patients suffering from high blood pressure will be able to get long-term treatment for the lifestyle-related disorder in a span of 20 minutes, experts said here Sunday.... Read More
Stress drives appetite and obesity
Aug 14, 2011
Scientists have figured out why stress triggers appetite, which could be instrumental in causing obesity.... Read More
Limiting salt intake checks BP, protects heart
Aug 13, 2011
A frantic lifestyle, long working hours and even longer distances to commute in metros and cities make ready-to-eat packaged food an attractive option, which requires only a few minutes of warming. ... Read More
'45 percent of Kerala drinkers face liver disease threat'
Aug 11, 2011
With liquor consumption reaching an all-time high in Kerala, up to 45 percent of the regular drinkers face the risk of ending up with some liver disease, an expert said Thursday.... Read More
Baker's yeast protects against fatal diseases
Aug 10, 2011
Simple baker's yeast can keep at bay fatal fungal infection like aspergillosis which can cause kidney and liver failure, says a new study.... Read More
Exercise protects you from forgetting things
Aug 10, 2011
Getting older by the day and you feel you're forgetting things? A bit of muscle flexing could help you, says a new research.... Read More