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Seropositivity for Covid-19 found to be lesser in smokers, vegetarians
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:35 PM IST
Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus.

Malaika Arora's asana for the week is Sarvangasana, it has countless benefits
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 04:24 PM IST
- This week, Malaika Arora showed her followers how to do the Sarvangasana aka the shoulder stand. The fitness enthusiast shares an asana every week to urge her followers to exercise.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra's favourite fitness routine releases pent up stress | Watch
By Zarafshan Shiraz
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 12:24 PM IST
- Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s Monday motivation for a healthy lifestyle is all about getting set for the day with a liberated mind free of stress and these are the exercises that make up her fitness routine to rejuvenate | Watch

Here's how changing diets might drive global rise in childhood obesity
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 18, 2021 12:31 PM IST
A new study has found that changing diets, not less physical activity, may best explain childhood obesity crisis

Study finds metabolism's possible role in depression
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 06:05 PM IST
Certain metabolites may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder, suggests a recent study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists.

Researchers find how cancer can be killed by body's own immune system
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 05:59 PM IST
A new way to help the body's immune system get past that deception and destroy cancer, has been found by a University of Missouri researcher.

Study: Covid-19 pandemic induced food inadequacy is connected to depression
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 05:49 PM IST
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that a 25 per cent ascend in food deficiency during the Covid-19 hit pandemic is connected to demolished psychological wellness.

Taapsee Pannu's healthy laddoos will give any dessert a run for its money
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 04:22 PM IST
- Taapsee Pannu has been following a diet for the preparation of her film Rashmi Rocket. However, her diet is not as boring as one would imagine. It even includes laddoos. Yes, you can read that again.

Study uncovers connection between intestinal microorganisms, diet and ailments
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON JAN 17, 2021 11:40 AM IST
A study published in Nature Medicine shows that diets rich in plant-based foods empowers the presence of gut microorganisms that are connected to a lower danger of regular ailments including coronary illness.

Here's why breastfed babies have improved immune systems
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 07:05 PM IST
Research has revealed new insight into the biological mechanisms of the long-term positive health effects of breastfeeding in preventing disorders of the immune system in later life.

In coronavirus pandemic era, older adults isolated but resilient
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 06:51 PM IST
That’s one type of health — physical. When it comes to mental and emotional health, older adults are showing resilience and persevering despite struggles with loneliness and isolation

Watch: Kiara Advani's high-intensity fitness video will leave you breathless
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 06:17 PM IST
- Kiara Advani's trainer recently shared a video of the Kabir Singh actor doing a high-intensity work out. To be honest, we are in awe.

Kimchi, kombucha demand on rise amid buyer's lockdown craze for fermented food
Bloomberg
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 02:54 PM IST
A sudden spike in demand for fermented health products like kombucha and kimchi has appeared as the behavioural side effects of the pandemic and the lockdowns it spawned

Milind Soman's Friday mantra may inspire you to start your fitness journey soon
By Nishtha Grover
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 02:28 PM IST
- Milind Soman recently shared a fitness video in which the actor can be seen doing pull-ups. Along with the clip, he penned an inspiring note asking his followers to make every choice count.

Research:s Good diet, glucose uptake in brain lead to longer life in fruit flies
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 01:39 PM IST
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that fruit flies with genetic modifications to enhance glucose uptake have significantly longer lifespans.

Covid isolation worsens student diets, inactivity, alcohol intake. Here's why
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 01:04 PM IST
A new study has found that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary behaviour, and high alcohol consumption among university students.

Bird flu scare: Lucknowites look for veg options!
By Deep Saxena
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 11:52 AM IST
Despite message issued by doctors, veterinary scientists and concerned department about consumption of ‘fully-cooked’ chicken-egg is safe, people are still going for vegetarian options which are available in winters in abundance

Rapid blood test can now identify patients at highest risk of severe Covid-19
PTI
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:24 AM IST
Since some coronavirus patients get better without intensive treatment, scientists have now developed a rapid blood test that can identify patients at highest risk of severe Covid-19 complications or death

Polycystic Ovarian Disease: Here are some natural ways to fight PCOS, PCOD
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 09:41 PM IST
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), also known as PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that is characterized by the overproduction of a woman's hormone levels, irregular menstrual periods, and cysts in the ovaries.

Novel vaccine that may help prevent future coronavirus pandemics developed
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 04:43 PM IST
The novel 'mosaic nanoparticle' vaccine, described in the journal Science, is shaped like a cage made up of 60 identical proteins, each of which has a small protein tag that functions like a piece of Velcro.

Parineeti Chopra loves her Yoga mornings, says she is addicted to stretching
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 04:09 PM IST
The Girl On The Train star Parineeti Chopra is a fan of doing Yoga in the morning. The actor says that she is "addicted to stretching, breathing deeply and thinking happy thoughts."

Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2021 02:52 PM IST
New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that allergens in the environment often are to blame for episodes of acute itch in eczema patients.

Metformin use reduces risk of death for patients with Covid-19, diabetes
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 01:43 PM IST
Use of the diabetes drug metformin, before a diagnosis of Covid-19 is associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in Covid-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a racially diverse study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Racial, ethnic disparities in Covid-19 impact on life expectancy
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 15, 2021 01:12 PM IST
A study quantifies the disparate impacts of Covid-19 on life expectancy in the United States on the basis of racial and ethnic disparities.

Watch: Disha Patani's new exercise video will make your jaws hit the floor
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 09:09 AM IST
- Disha Patani recently shared a clip that shows the actor landing an impressive flying kick on a boxing bag. This is all the motivation that we will need to start our weekend on a fitter note.

Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn't affect children's weight: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 05:48 PM IST
A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast-food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight.

Bird flu scare and non veg cravings? Wary Delhiites look for safe food options
By Mallika Bhagat
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 05:36 PM IST
Amid Covid-19 and now Bird Flu scare, Delhiites are turning to vegetarian options to fulfil their protein requirements while ensuring they stay safe.

Esha Gupta does extremely difficult asana with utmost ease, we are speechless
By Nishtha Grover, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 03:58 PM IST
- In her latest fitness post, Esha Gupta can be seen doing an extremely tough variation of Baddha Konasana. The actor always manages to leave us speechless with her Yoga posts and this one is no different.

Study: Depression, stress could dampen efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines
ANI
UPDATED ON JAN 14, 2021 03:38 PM IST
Decades of research show that depression, stress, loneliness, and poor health behaviors can weaken the body's immune system and lower the effectiveness of certain vaccines.

Cafe, croissant, worms? EU agency says worms safe to eat
AP, Rome
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 03:31 PM IST
The vaunted Mediterranean diet and French gastronomy are getting some competition: The European Union's food safety agency says worms are safe to eat.