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- Most women dread the coming of menopause, although it affects each of them in different ways. Perimenopause is the period (2-8 years) before the final cessation of the menstrual cycle. During this period, the ovaries slow down the manufacture of estrogen and progesterone. Some women are lucky and
- Kiwifruit is often associated with New Zealand, which is the leading producer of the fruit. In fact the fruit originated from China, and is also known as ‘Chinese gooseberries’. These furry fruits were introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s, and were named after the country›s unique bird. The
- Summer is finally here, and so are heat-related illnesses. The most common problems are heat stroke, sun burn, heat cramps and fever. Children and the elderly are vulnerable to muscle cramps, drowsiness and exhaustion. Fortunately our kitchen has several home remedies to beat the heat.
- We use our Immune System every second of the day, to fight infections caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites and virus that are present all around us. The Immune System becomes active the moment it senses trouble in any part of our body. The fact that there are nearly 200 million germs on our hands a
- With the advent of smartphones, e-readers, IPads and tablets, more people are suffering from neck pain and headaches. People get so fixated on their electronic devices that they end up holding their neck and upper back in abnormal positions for a long period of time. This results in postural pain.
- ‘The Test of My Life’ chronicles charismatic cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s battle with cancer, and his consequent struggle to find a place in the Indian Cricket team. According to Yuvraj, the idea of writing this book struck during his meeting with the secretary of the Indian Cancer Society, who believe
- Soybeans or Soyabeans are an important protein source. They belong to the legume (pea) family, and are native to East Asia. In fact, they are the only vegetable that is a complete protein. Foods that contain whole soy provide vegetarians all the amino acids that they need to stay healthy.
- What do we see all around? Bad is happening to good people; good is being snatched by bad people. The newspaper brings us all that is wrong with our world - corruption, rape, murder, and a stagnant economy. With so much injustice around, it is tough to repose faith in faith. However, notwithstandi
- As we brace for the cold and foggy days, we should guard against cold -related health problems. The best way to fight seasonal changes is to go the herbal, natural way. To fight winter chill and related diseases, cloves (laung) are very beneficial.
- A Book Review of P. M. Forni''s ''The Thinking Life: How to Thrive in the Age of Distraction''
- Book review of Wayne Rooney''s ''My Decade in the Premier League'' by Sir Alex Ferguson
- Most of us keep a watch on our sugar intake, but ignore the amount of salt in our diets. While some amount of sodium is necessary for fluid balance and proper functioning of our body, excess sodium can be harmful for our heart and kidneys. The kidneys naturally balance the amount of sodium stored
- The movie, ‘The Life of Pi’, has received rave reviews and accolades for cinematic brilliance. The movie was a visual treat - replete with amazing animation and breathtaking visuals. The teenage protagonist, Pi, encounters a strange twist of fate when he finds himself alone on a boat with a tiger,
- A Book Review of S. Hussain Zaidi with Rahul Bhatt''s ''Headley and I''