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Chocolate ‘healthier than fruit’

Written on 8 Feb, 2011 at 10:56 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 1,211 times | 0 Comments

London: Chocoholics, you can now gorge on your favourite treat without a sense of guilt, for scientists have claimed that it’s actually healthier than many fruit. Not only that, but chocolate is being heralded as the latest “super food” by the... (Continue reading)

Is Flower the latest weapon against wrinkles?

Written on 7 Feb, 2011 at 12:57 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 1,407 times | 0 Comments

London: A tropical flower has been hailed as the latest weapon against wrinkles, after scientists found that a sugar compound derived from it can actively regenerate skin, making it feel plumper and more elastic. A team at global cosmetic giant L’Oreal... (Continue reading)

Protein discovery raise hope for breast cancer cure

Written on 4 Feb, 2011 at 17:39 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 1,165 times | 0 Comments

London: American scientists have discovered a key protein responsible for the deadly spread of breast cancer cells, a breakthrough which they claim could lead to new drugs for the disease that kills thousands of women every year. The tumour branches out... (Continue reading)

Superman promotes safe sex through art

Written on 4 Feb, 2011 at 11:54 in Lifestyle | viewed 1,187 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: Fictional superhero Superman is now promoting the message of safe sex through an art exhibition here aimed at spreading AIDS awareness and sex education among youth in India. A new exhibition featuring oils on canvas by... (Continue reading)

Coffee can boost the brainpower of women, not men’s!

Written on 2 Feb, 2011 at 15:15 in Lifestyle | viewed 2,930 times | 0 Comments

London: Drinking coffee can boost the brainpower of women in stressful situations, but scrambles men’s thinking, says a new study. Researchers in Britain have found that while sipping a cappuccino or downing an espresso boosts women’s performance when working with others,... (Continue reading)

A little exercise in middle age could help beat ‘memory loss’

Written on 1 Feb, 2011 at 12:20 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 1,044 times | 0 Comments

London: A little exercise, just three times a week, in middle age could help improve your memory and may ward off the start of dementia, says a new study. Researchers have found that those who do regular but moderate aerobic... (Continue reading)

Between health and looks, women choose latter

Written on 31 Jan, 2011 at 16:40 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 1,245 times | 0 Comments

London: An average woman spends more money on cosmetics than on gym membership or vitamins, statistics have revealed. The average bill for hair products, make-up and fake tan in a bid to look young is $540 while just $360 is spent... (Continue reading)

Diet considered as the key to losing weight

Written on 22 Jan, 2011 at 11:17 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 5,027 times | 0 Comments

London: Exercising is not the best way to lose weight because our activity levels are the same as they were 20 years ago. Rather a balanced diet is instrumental in shedding that flab, says a study. John Speakman of Aberdeen University... (Continue reading)

Fruits, vegetables can help lower heart risk: study

Written on 20 Jan, 2011 at 12:09 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 5,274 times | 0 Comments

London: They are considered good for your health. Now, a new study has claimed that eating a minimum of eight portions of fruit and vegetables daily can lower the risk of heart disease by almost a quarter. The... (Continue reading)

Coffee ‘can cure hangover’

Written on 18 Jan, 2011 at 12:00 in Health, Lifestyle | viewed 7,052 times | 0 Comments

London: Scientists have finally confirmed what many suffering drinkers have long suspected, a cup of hot coffee is the best cure for a hangover. A new study has revealed that drinking a cup of hot coffee in the morning, along with... (Continue reading)