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What Cancers Have in Common
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10-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Genetic abnormalities - missing DNA or duplicate DNA - that fuel the growth of one type of cancer may actually be at work in several others, U.S. researchers say. The finding, based on a large-scale study of the genetic ... |
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A Seamless Learning Experience
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09-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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An important tradition in the gharanas of Hindustani music is the practice of taking permission from your earlier guru if you wish to move on to another guru during the period of learning. In the case of Pandit Amarnath... |
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You Might Regret Celebrating With a Cigar
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08-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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If you thought it was only cigarettes that were dangerous to smoke, think again, with a U.S. study showing cigars and pipes also raise the risk of lung disease, defying their image of sophistication and celebration. Res... |
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Women's Day, Wine and Fun Brunch! |
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07-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Kanchan Adhikari hosted an all-women bash at her residence on Friday (March 05) to set the mood for the upcoming Women’s day.A mixed bunch of women from all walks of life walked into her Juhu bunglow to enjoy a nig... |
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Few Lung Cancers in Men Are Job Related
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06-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Certain occupations can increase the risk of lung cancer for men with Italian researchers finding five per cent of male lung cancers are job related although smoking remains by far the greatest cause of the disease. Dar... |
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Texting Develops Kids’ Spelling Abilities
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05-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Worried parents can let out a sigh of relief, for academics have claimed that text messaging, far from destroying kids’ writing skills could be a sign of superior literacy. Researchers at Coventry University exami... |
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Make Your Diet Your Priority
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04-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Everyday, without our knowledge, a faint little feeling in the stomach prompts us to involuntarily look at the clock. Then the revelation hits us – it is evening and we have not had the time to eat our lunch. In t... |
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Learning Keeps Brain Healthy
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03-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Learning keeps the brain healthy and helps in limiting the debilitating effects of ageing on memory and the mind, a new study confirms. UC Irvine neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning prom... |
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Chamomile Can Help You Beat Stress
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02-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Chamomile’s power as a stress-buster has been around for years. And now, two researchers are trying to find how much truth is there behind the old wives' tale. In an evaluation for Faculty of 1000, Michael Van Ame... |
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Caffeine, Alcohol a Deadly Mix
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01-03-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A new research suggests that caffeine and alcohol taken together can have dangerous repercussions. The growing popularity of mixed drinks like the "Jager Bomb" (Jagermeister and Red Bull) or "Vodka and Red Bull" can hav... |
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Be Eco-Friendly, go for Organic Colours |
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28-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Holi is synonymous with smiles, gaiety and colours. However, the harsh chemicals used in colours can put a dampener on your spirits. So, raid your kitchen to conjure up some homemade Holi colours! Experts say the chemica... |
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Reading, Writing Info Directly Into Brain Possible
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27-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Scientists in Japan are developing electric sensors using nanotechnology that could not only read information from our brains, but also write information to it. Dr Keiichi Torimitsu of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT... |
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People Who Get Bored Easily, Die Early
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26-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Can you really be bored to death? In a commentary to be published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in April, experts say there's a possibility that the more bored you is, the more likely you are to die early.... |
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Vitamin B3 May Help in Treatment of Stroke
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25-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Vitamin B3 or niacin, a common water-soluble vitamin, may help improve neurological function after stroke, an early study suggests. When rats with ischemic stroke were given niacin, their brains showed growth of new blo... |
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Ecstasy 'Can Cause Memory Lapse'
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24-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A new British study suggests that the regular consumption of recreational drugs like ecstasy can cause memory lapse. This is the first study to have uncovered potential links between memory loss and cocaine. Florentia H... |
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Exercise Regularly, Keep Anxiety At Bay!
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23-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety in patients with chronic illness, a new University of Georgia study shows. In the study, published in the Feb 22 edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine... |
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Cherry Juice Hottest New Sports Drink
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22-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Cherry juice is the hottest new sports drink that helps ease the pain for runners, a new study says. The study showed that people who drank tart cherry juice while training for a long distance run reported significantly... |
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Mind Exercises May Improve Alertness |
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21-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers has found a positive relationship between mindfulness training (MT) and improvements in mood and working memory. Mindfulness is the ability to be aware and attent... |
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Future of AIDS Gels May Lie in Drugs
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20-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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AIDS experts have long been searching for a microbicide -- a cream, gel or vaginal ring that women or men could use as a chemical shield to protect themselves from sexual transmission of the deadly and incurable virus. S... |
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Herbal Medicines Can Be Potentially Lethal
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19-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Herbal medicines if taken in large quantities, injected, or combined with prescription drugs, can prove potentially lethal, experts have warned. Professor Roger Byard, University of Adelaide, highlighted the highly toxic... |
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WHO to Decide New Flu Vaccine Formula
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18-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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World Health Organization advisers will announce the make-up of this coming year's seasonal flu vaccine on Thursday (Feb 18). Flu vaccine makers anxiously await the decision, scheduled to be announced on Thursday becaus... |
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High Vitamin D Reduces Diabetes Risk in Elderly
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17-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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High levels of vitamin D can reduce elderly people’s chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43 per cent, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. To reach the conclusion, boffins carried ... |
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Air Pollution Leads to Cardio Risk
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16-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study, by boffins at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), in collaboration with international partners in Spain and Switzerland and colleagues in California, has been published ... |
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New Drug Stops Tumour Growth
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15-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Researchers at the Moores Cancer Centre, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), have found a drug that binds to a molecular 'switch' found in cancer cells and cancer-associated blood vessels to keep it 'off'. "We l... |
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Older Couples More in Love Than Younger Ones |
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14-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study by researchers at the University of Montreal shows that older couples are more in love than their younger counterparts. Older couples experience higher satisfaction in their love life after their retirement tha... |
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Valentine's Day a Big Draw for Flowers, Greeting Card Sellers
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13-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Valentine's Day means great business for flower and greeting card sellers. And this year has not been disappointing. Flower sellers across India are expected to notch up business worth Rs.15 crore ($3 million) on V-Day a... |
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Eat Chocolates, Lower Stroke Risk |
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12-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Eating chocolate may lower your risk of a stroke, says an analysis of available research. Chocolate is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids, which may have a protective effect against stroke. A study found that eating ... |
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You Could Become the Centre of the Universe
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11-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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You believe there is God or you believe there is no God, you just believe something that you do not know. The problem is just this - you are unwilling to see that you actually do not know. Belief essentially means that y... |
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Cholesterol Fighting Drug Slashes Cataract Risk in Men
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10-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Statins, a class of drugs used to cut down cholesterol levels, have been successfully fighting heart disease for years. A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) has now found that the same drugs cut the risk of catarac... |
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A Brain Area That Fears Losing Money...
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09-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The researchers have described the finding in the latest online issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The study offers insight into economic behavior, and also into the role of the... |
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Soft Drinks Increase Cancer Risk |
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08-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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According to the study, drinking as little as two soft drinks a week can almost double the chances of developing the disease, one of the most deadly forms of cancer. Mark Pereira, senior author on the study and associat... |
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Classrooms ‘More Polluted Than Outdoors’
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08-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Scientists in Australia and Germany insist some school classrooms may contain higher levels of airborne ultrafine particles. The experts fear children easily inhale these particles deep into the lungs. Lidia Morawska wit... |
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Simple Ways to Reduce Blood Pressure |
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07-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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High blood pressure contributes to an alarming number of deaths each year. Although it may not have apparent symptoms, high blood pressure leads to heart attacks and strokes aside from also causing kidney failure. You ca... |
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Benefits of Sleeping 'Early'
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06-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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It shows that adolescents with parental-set bedtimes of midnight or later were 24 percent more likely to suffer from depression and 20 percent more likely to have suicidal thoughts than those with parental-set bedtimes s... |
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Poisonous Sea Snails May Offer Next Generation of Painkillers |
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05-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The secret to the world's next generation of pain killing drugs may be hidden in poisonous sea snails found off Australia's coastline, according to researchers. Professor David Adams, director of the Health Innovations R... |
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Music as Expression of Knowledge |
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04-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The introverted perspective relies on our intuition, and knowledge in this manner is achieved through practice of ashtaanga yoga and japa. There is minimal dependence on the senses. The senses fall silent, as they become... |
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Thirteen Couples got Married in a Mass Marriage in Guwahati |
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03-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A mass marriage of thirteen couples held in Guwahati on Wednesday (Feb 03). One pandal and thirteen couples getting married en-masse was a sight to see. Thirteen boys tied their nuptial knots with their fiancés in... |
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Too Much Net Surfing Can Make You Depressed |
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03-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Individuals who spend a lot of time surfing the net are more likely to show symptoms of depression, a new study has found. In the research, boffins found striking evidence that some users have developed a compulsive inte... |
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Coffee Slows Brain Cancer Growth |
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02-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A group of scientists has said that caffeine found in coffee and green tea could effectively slow the growth of brain cancer tumours. According to the researchers at the (South) Korea Institute of Science and Technology ... |
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Alcohol as Dangerous as Ecstasy |
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01-02-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Leading addiction specialist and University of Otago professor Doug Sellman claims liquor is as bad as heroin and GHB in terms of dangers related to it. He mentioned that even cannabis and ecstasy are not so dangerous in... |
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Heavy Snoring Helps Burn Calories |
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31-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The heavier your snores are, the more calories you burn, that''s the conclusion of a new study, which claims that snoring is an healthy habit. According to the study, heavy snorers burn more fat than light counterparts, ... |
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Laugh Heartily For Good Health |
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30-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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I was amused at myself for choosing “laughter meditation” as this week’s workout. Along with the students of Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, I hit the campus hoping to ring out my frustration a... |
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Go Easy on Glucose for a Long, Cancer-Free Life |
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30-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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This discovery by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham could help lead to drugs and treatments that slow human aging and prevent cancer. "Our hope is that the discovery that reduced calories extends ... |
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Magnesium is Good for Your Memory |
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29-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The research by Canadian, Chinese, American and Israeli universities shows that an increase in magnesium levels in brain can boost learning and memory. After their study on old and young rats which were administered high... |
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Social Service Can Improve Brain Functions |
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28-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The research team from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health showed that volunteer service, such as tutoring children, can help older adults delay or reverse declining brain function and enhance their quality o... |
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Consciousness and Creative Expression |
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27-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Pranayam, as the name suggests, is food for all our five physiological systems. Prana is responsible for the beating of the heart and breathing. Prana enters the body through breath and is sent to every cell through the ... |
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Sumptuous Tri-Colour Treats for R-Day
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26-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Republic Day is no longer only about attending a flag-hoisting ceremony in the locality, having sweets, and languishing for the rest of the day before the television. This year, exclusive R-Day cuisine introduces a fresh... |
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Exercise Briefly Daily For a Healthy Heart
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25-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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John Quindry, director of Auburn University’s Cardioprotection Research Laboratory, said far too many people associate hour-long elliptical machine sessions as the most effective means of building a healthy heart. ... |
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Dark Chocolate Helps Beat the Blues |
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24-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks can reduce levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people feeling highly stressed, a new study has found. Published online in ACS’ Journal o... |
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Oral Bacteria Linking Mother, Baby Found
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23-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study conducted by Yiping Han from the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, has appeared in the article, "Term Stillbirth Caused by Oral Fusobacterium nucleatum," o... |
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Malnutrition Higher Among Indian Babies
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22-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Anita Raj, a professor at Boston University School of Public Health, led an investigation into 19,000 children born to 13,500 women who had been married between the ages of 15 and 24. More than 13,000 of the births occur... |
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Micro-Nutrient Benefits in Some Mental Disorders
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21-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A micro-nutrient supplement may confer big benefits on sufferers of mental illness, according to a clinical psychologist. Julia Rucklidge, associate professor of psychology at the University of Canterbury, has just condu... |
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Saraswati As Muse Is Divine Inspiration
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20-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The constant interplay between our inner seeking and the innate state of knowledge within which we are unaware - the dialectic between Becoming and Being which is the cornerstone of the Upanishads - takes on a mystical a... |
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The Magnetic Third Eye That Attracts Attention
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19-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Pythagoras is reported to have said: "I have come for knowledge, not for any sort of discipline." But the school authorities said: "We cannot give you knowledge unless you are different. And really, we are not interested... |
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Breastfed Babies Less Aggressive, Depressed |
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18-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A study has shown new that babies breastfed for six months or longer are less likely to be aggressive, anxious or depressed during childhood and into adolescence. The study was conducted by Perth's Telethon Institute for... |
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Eating Junk Food ‘Can Cause Depression’ |
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17-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Eating junk food is not only bad for your waistline but also for your mental health, says a new Study. British and French scientists analyzed food and mood data from 3,486 men and women (average age 55) working in a Lon... |
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All You Wanted to Know About Costume Jewellery |
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16-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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All that glitters aren't gold, but it is sure the next best thing. With the marriage season under way and the price of the real thing skyrocketing, people are increasingly finding wisdom in going for costume jewellery - ... |
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Go Shopping To Lose Weight |
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15-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The survey of 3,000 women showed that the average woman burns off 48,000 calories a year trudging round the shops. According to the research, conducted by the makers of Skinny Cow low-fat desserts, women make up to 132 s... |
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Don't Be Superstitious, Enjoy Solar Eclipse With Care |
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13-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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As the world looks forward to the millennium's longest annular solar eclipse on Friday (15), there are superstitions galore in India. But science beliefs" and watch the celestial spectacle the right way. "People have va... |
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Control Kidney Disease Through Diet |
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12-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Although chronic kidney disease has silently afflicted a large number of Indians, a strictly regimented diet and lifestyle can ease the disease burden. Globally, kidney disease is the third biggest killer after cancer an... |
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30 mins of daily workout for a healthier 2010 |
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10-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Peter Brubaker, professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest University, said that regular daily exercise is the most important step towards a healthier lifestyle. “People don’t realize you can get... |
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Special marriage website excites HIV + people |
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09-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Guwahati's 35-year-old Jonali (name changed on request), who lost her husband three years ago to HIV/AIDS, is among thousands of HIV-positive people in northeast India and elsewhere excited by the prospects of finding a ... |
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Breast Milk Not Best For Child’s Health |
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08-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A new Norwegian study suggests that mothers finding it hard to breastfeed their newborns might have had higher levels of the male hormone testosterone while they were pregnant. The research also questions the health ben... |
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Choose Your Options with Utmost Care
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07-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Which is the better option? We have to decide by looking at the result, for that is the determining factor. Forgiveness is a better option for it is based on a proven formula: ‘Save yourself’. Forgiveness sav... |
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Kitchen Spoon 'Dangerous' for Measuring Dosage |
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06-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Former cold and flu sufferers were asked to pour one teaspoon of nighttime flu medicine into kitchen spoons of differing sizes. Depending upon the size of the spoon, 195 former patients poured an average of 8 per cent to... |
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Benefits of Surya Namaskar
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05-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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There are 12 different poses to do in a Surya Namaskar and you’re known to have finished a complete round when you’ve performed two consecutive sets. You don’t need to be doing yoga regularly in order ... |
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CT Scans ‘Increase Cancer Risk’
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04-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Overexposure to CT scan radiations can increase cancer risk, according to a new study. Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, from the University of California in San Francisco, claims that these scans may cause 29,000 new cancers a... |
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Luxury Goods Are a Guilt-Inducing
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03-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The survey of 8,100 people by market research firm Synovate also showed that luxury really was what you made of it, with over a third defining it as everything above what is necessary. Nearly a fifth said it was having t... |
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Going Early to Bed Lulls Blues Away
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02-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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It shows that adolescents with parental-set bedtimes of midnight or later were 24 percent more likely to suffer from depression and 20 percent more likely to have suicidal thoughts than those with parental-set bedtimes s... |
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The Complete Drinking Guide for Women |
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01-01-2010 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A study recently revealed that women who gave their mood a 'high' rating beforte they started consuming alchohol were 60% less likely to feel hungover after six units of alcohol. Getting high depends on your mood, if dri... |
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The Most Well-Meaning New Year Resolutions!
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31-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Are resolutions made each year only to be broken even before one can say Jack Robinson? Even though the spirit is willing, daily pressures and circumstances make it difficult for people to adhere to them. We take a look ... |
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Must-Avoid Refined Foods
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30-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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What are refined foods? Refined foods are highly processed foods that have been stripped of their original nutrient content and fibre. Refined white flour, white pasta, and white sugar are just some examples. Consider a... |
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Good Times, Bad Times: What’s The Difference?
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29-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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However, the present time is as good or as bad as any other time and the state of the world and society could not be some thing other than what it is now. Even during periods that are perceived to be better than ours, o... |
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Why Aging Prevents Sleep from Enhancing Memory
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28-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Psychologist Rebecca Spencer, who is the director of the Cognition and Action Lab in the UMass Amherst department of psychology, says one explanation could be that as people age, they sleep less and some critical stages ... |
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Soon, contact lenses to help diabetics |
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27-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The team from The University of Western Ontario has developed new kind of lenses that would continuously alert diabetics to variations in their glucose levels by changing colours. The new non-invasive technology will be... |
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Vitamin C Slows Ageing
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26-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Touted as a remedy for common cold, Vitamin C has also shown promise in slowing down the ageing process. A study has shown that it facilitates output of embryonic-like stem cells from adult cells. Over the past few years... |
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Time To Celebrate, It's Christmas
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25-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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In the midst of all the festive celebrations, exchange of gifts and merrymaking, the purpose of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger in Bethlehem might get forgotten. It was not the intention of Christ to launch one mor... |
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Santa Claus Astounds Devotees At A Muslim Mausoleum With His Presence Amid Them |
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24-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Christmas and New Year fever has gripped I... |
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Preparations on to Celebrate Christmas Across Assam
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23-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Christmas is just round the corner. Along with the rest of the world, Christians in Assam are also all set to celebrate the grand occasion with much pomp and show. Apart from the churches in the state, locals have also r... |
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Alcohol as Dangerous as Ecstasy |
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22-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Leading addiction specialist and University of Otago professor Doug Sellman claims liquor is as bad as heroin and GHB in terms of dangers related to it. He mentioned that even cannabis and ecstasy are not so dangerous in... |
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Low-Cal, Low Fat Diet Better for Your Mood
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21-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Obese individuals who lose weight tend to have an improved psychological state, including a better mood, according to the study report. Grant D. Brinkworth of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisat... |
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Festive Shopping as Good as Trip to The Gym! |
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20-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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According to a leading retailer, the seasonal ‘running’ stuff offers a workout as intensive as a visit to the gym, reports The Daily Express. Chris Husbands, fitness adviser at high street chain John Lewis, w... |
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British Queen Takes Train for Christmas Holiday
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19-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Wearing a mulicoloured Hermes headscarf and a large grey woollen coat, Queen Elizabeth ii was seen taking the train to Norfolk on Thursday (Dec 17) for her Christmas break. The 10.45 from King’s Cross station in Lo... |
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Leafy Veggies, Coloured Fruits Boost Vision
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18-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study has been published in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists. To reach the conclusion, authors from the University of Georgia compiled the results of multiple studies on t... |
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Coffee, Tea Can Prevent Diabetes
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17-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Drinking tea or coffee reduces the risk of diabetes, according to a review of 18 studies that covered hundreds of thousands of people. Previous research had shown that people who drank the most coffee were one-third less... |
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Vitamin E Can Help Fight Cancer
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16-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Using a new delivery system, the research team could mobilise an extract from Vitamin E, known ton have anti-cancer properties, to attack cancerous cells. In the study conducted over skin cancer, the researchers found th... |
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Mistakes and Mystics: Survival and Beyond Discourse
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15-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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There are only two kinds of people in the world – mystics and mistakes. If you are seeing life just the way it is, you are a mystic in the world’s eyes. If there are big errors in your perception, you are a m... |
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Birth Weight, Weight Gain Tied to Early Puberty
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14-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A relatively low birth weight and early-age weight gain increases the likelihood of early puberty. Earlier onset of puberty has been linked to certain cancers, high blood sugar and obesity. To investigate whether early l... |
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20 Minutes of Walk can Halve Men’s Death Risk |
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13-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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By comparing the death rates in men aged between 70 and 92 who were sedentary with those of varying levels of fitness, the researchers found that for every two minutes of exercise the mortality rate dropped by 10 per cen... |
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Sugar And Hugs Ease Newborns’ Pain
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12-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Simple inexpensive steps like giving sugar or hugging reduce the pain felt by newborns when they are given a shot. A healthy newborn undergoes a number of routine but painful procedures before leaving the hospital includ... |
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High-Flow Oxygen Can Ease Headaches |
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11-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Cluster headache attacks, characterised by bouts of excruciating pain usually near the eye or temple, typically last for 15 minutes to three hours if untreated and have a frequency of up to eight attacks a day on alterna... |
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Stress is a Good Servant but a Bad Master |
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10-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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There are several centers established in order to enable de-stressing but these provide, at the most, only temporary relief. None of them offer any permanent solution. Tension is only the negative name of a positive phen... |
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Fit Boys Make Smarter, Successful Adults |
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09-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study, conducted by Nancy Pedersen of the University of Southern California and colleagues in Sweden, showed that better cardiovascular health among teenage boys correlates to higher scores on a range of intelligence... |
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Early Morning Smoking Increases Nicotine Intake |
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08-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A new study suggests that those who rise and smoke inhale more nicotine than other smokers. It is generally presumed that the number of cigarettes you smoke impact the amount of nicotine you consume. An average cigarette... |
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Internet Addiction Linked to Self-Injurious Behavior |
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07-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Adolescents who are addicted to the internet are more likely than non-addicted teenagers to engage in self-injurious behaviours like hitting themselves, pulling their own hair, or pinching or burning themselves. Interne... |
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Body Wisdom to Combat Body Odour |
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06-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Recent medical research has shown that people with body odour are prone to less confidence levels which ultimately affect their personal and social relationships. Feelings of shame, embarrassment, low self-esteem, isolat... |
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Tall Kids May Become Heavy Adults |
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05-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Children who are relatively tall may be more likely than their shorter peers to become overweight young adults. The researchers followed 2,802 U.S. children whose weight and height were measured in 3rd grade (8 year olds... |
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The Fibre-Cholesterol Connection |
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04-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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So, all they have to do is to cut out high-cholesterol foods and their blood cholesterol will become normal. This is a misconception. Merely cutting down on dietary cholesterol will have an insignificant effect on blood ... |
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Good Times, Bad Times: What’s The Difference? |
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02-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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However, the present time is as good or as bad as any other time and the state of the world and society could not be some thing other than what it is now. Even during periods that are perceived to be better than ours, o... |
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Look to Arunachala for a Divine Experience |
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01-12-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The Shiva Purana says that Shiva manifested in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, as a Tejoling or subtle column of the blazing light of knowledge. In the Satya Yuga, the first epoch of Creation, Arunachala was brilliant gold. ... |
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Stifled Anger at Work Affects the Heart |
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30-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Men who swallow their anger over unfair treatment at work could be harming their hearts. Covert coping with unfair treatment at work - when an employee does not show the aggressor that s/he feels unfairly treated - has b... |
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Overcome Ego, Be Happy |
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28-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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If lack of money and success creates sorrow and suffering, their possession does not give happiness either. The question then is how can you be peaceful and happy, irrespective of whether you are a success or failure in ... |
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Brazilian Mint Tea Can Reduce Pain |
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26-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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It has been used as a traditional medicine in Brazil to treat a range of ailments from headaches and stomach pain to fever and flu. Now researchers at Newcastle University say they have scientifically proven its pain-re... |
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High Salt Intake Linked to Stroke |
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25-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The association between high salt intake and high blood pressure is well established, and it has been suggested that a population-wide reduction in dietary salt intake has the potential to substantially reduce the levels... |
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Vitamin D is ‘Nature's Antibiotic’ |
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24-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Right from the health of your immune system to prevention of heart disease and even vulnerability to influenza, Vitamin D is now seen as one of the most critical nutrients for overall health. But it is also one of those ... |
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Carbohydrates for Weight Loss |
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23-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Both low and high carbohydrate diets work equally well for maintaining weight loss. Some studies have suggested that high protein diets may be a more effective short-term way to lose weight than high carbohydrate diets. ... |
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Face Masks For a Beautiful You |
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22-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Our skin protects us against the harsh environment we all are living in. Extreme weather, dust and pollution is, indeed, our legacy, but we don’t have to suffer them. Here are some face masks that look at them in t... |
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Rainbow Healing and Cosmic Rays of Light |
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21-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Maa Shyama researched and revived this ancient technique that has been used by yogis to stay healthy. Gradually, through practice and meditation, visualisation and conscious imagination, the body of the practitioner soak... |
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When Exercise Becomes Harmful |
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20-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Do you exercise even if you are sick or injured? Do you keep checking your weight every day? Do you let social, work or party obligations pass, just so you can hit the gym? Then, chances are that you may be suffering fro... |
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Depression ‘is as Deadly as Smoking’ |
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19-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Utilising a unique link between a survey of over 60,000 people and a comprehensive mortality database, researchers at the University of Bergen, Norway, and the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King’s College London... |
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Slow Walkers May Die of Heart Disease |
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18-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster. Slow walking can be caused by problems in a number of body systems - bones, mu... |
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Exercising in the Heat May Help You Eat Less |
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17-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study of 11 physically active men found that participants ate less immediately after working out in hot conditions about 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 Celsius) -- than in a more moderate, 77 degree Fahrenheit (25 degrees... |
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Human Milk Improves Nutritional Outcomes |
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16-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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University of California, San Diego Health Sciences have recently launched a website dedicated to offering families and the medical community valuable information about the best way to provide human milk to premature and... |
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Live Healthy, Avoid Diabetes for a Decade |
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15-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Lead researcher Dr Jill Crandall, associate professor of clinical medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has shown that intensive lifestyle changes i.e. modest weight loss coupled with incr... |
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Abused Children May Have Arthritis Later |
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14-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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New research hints that physical abuse suffered during childhood may increase the risk for osteoarthritis - the wear-and-tear form of arthritis in which the cartilage cushioning the joints gradually breaks down. Previous... |
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Handwriting Skills Lag in Autistic Kids |
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13-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Autistic children are more likely to have handwriting problems, including trouble forming letters, than those without autism. The researchers studied 28 children, aged 8 to 13. Half of the study participants had autism s... |
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Eat Slowly to Eat Less |
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12-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Advice to eat slowly at meal-time may have been wise. A study suggests that shoveling down your food blocks the body's natural appetite-control process. Past studies has supported the notion that eating fast can lead to ... |
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Job Nature Impacts Lifestyle |
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11-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Being in an unchallenging job with little control over what you do may make you a couch potato in your leisure time. Evidence on how the nature of a person's job affects his or her leisure-time physical activity has been... |
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Meditation Can Help Cope With Pain |
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10-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Living
with pain is stressful, but a bit of mental training can help you cope. A new
study has found that short and simple meditation ... |
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Vitamin D Helps Kids Improve Bone Density |
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09-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Calcium and vitamin D supplements can improve bone density during a crucial growth period for young girls. A six-month study looked at identical twin girls aged between nine and 12, who were randomly assigned to receive ... |
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India Developing Own Influenza Vaccine for First Time: Azad |
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08-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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An influenza vaccine is for the first time being developed in India that would be effective against the swine flu pandemic, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said. "Public health challenges will continue to put pressure o... |
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Sari Over Jeans, Belt Over Sari – New Fashion Fads In India |
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07-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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India’s traditional six-yard wonder is igniting imaginations anew. The sari, say fashion designers, can be worn over a pair of jeans or jazzed up with a sexy slim belt for a trendy look. Designers like Tarun Tahili... |
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Retirees with Pensions Sleep Better |
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06-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Retirees who get regular pensions and enjoy other retirement benefits tend to sleep better. Sleep tends to get more disturbed with age, while work schedules and job stress can also disrupt sleep. To investigate how retir... |
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Common Plants Remove Indoor Air Pollutants |
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05-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Indoor air is said to be 12 times more polluted than outdoor air due to paints, varnishes, adhesives, furnishings, clothing, solvents, building materials, and even tap water. Lead researcher Stanley J. Kays, Department ... |
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TV Watching Linked to Aggression |
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04-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Aggressive behaviour in young children has been linked to excessive television viewing. Just having the TV on when the child isn’t watching is also linked to aggressive behaviour, although the relationship isn&rsqu... |
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Why Do Our Eyes Water? |
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03-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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There is insufficient tear film drainage from the eye(s) - instead of all the tears draining through the nasolacrimal system, they overflow onto the face. Epiphora can develop at any age. It is, however, more common amon... |
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Indian Chaat, Dosa, Rolls Tickle Bangladeshi Palate |
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02-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The tangy taste of Indian chaat, crisp dosas and mouth watering rolls are gradually becoming a rage in Bangladesh’s fast food market that has been dominated by hamburgers and hotdogs. More and more restaurants and ... |
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Yoga classes for expectant mothers in Chennai |
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01-11-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The City Corporation of Chennai has commenced special Yoga sessions for pregnant women since this psycho-physical Indian system of health care enables delivery without any complications. Presently, the programme is condu... |
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No Link between Coffee and Heart Failure |
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31-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Contrary to findings from an earlier study, recent research suggests that coffee lovers need not worry about heart failure. Coffee may not be a threat to one’s heart as it was once suspected to be. Previous studies... |
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Power at Work – Impact on Health |
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30-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A recent study on job authority and health suggests that people at the top level are not only lonely, but being in this position also takes a toll on their physical and mental well-being. Previous studies have shown that... |
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Working After Retirement Benefits Health |
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29-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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People who keep doing some work in their field after they retire may enjoy better physical and mental health than those who stop working completely. It’s a well established fact that staying active benefits one&rsq... |
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Turmeric Can Help Fight Cancer |
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28-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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In the research, boffins found that when they treated oesophageal cancer cells in the laboratory with curcumin – a chemical in tumeric – it started to kill cancer cells within 24 hours. The cells also began t... |
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Exercise with a Friend to Lose More Weight |
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27-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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To reach the conclusion, Professor Shiriki Kumanyika and colleagues at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, Philadelphia, conducted the two-year trial. The study included 344 men and women. The volunteers&r... |
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Cellular Phones Lead to Weak Bones |
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26-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A study found that with long-term exposure, electromagnetic fields from cell phones could weaken the bone, potentially affecting the outcomes of surgical procedures using bone grafts. The researchers measured bone densit... |
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Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week opens in New Delhi |
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25-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Designer Ashish Soni showcased his collection on the first day of 'Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week' in New Delhi on Saturday (October 24). Ashish Soni showcased his Spring Summer '10 Collection, which had the top of t... |
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Thank You Sun, For Being There |
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24-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The winter festival of the setting Sun is so named because it falls on the sixth (chhath) day of Kartik, which comes just a week after the festival of lights. The father, who’s been fasting the previous day, looks ... |
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High Protein Diet ‘Shrinks the Brain’ |
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23-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The research team from the US, Canada and the UK were focusing on triggers for brain plaque formation and monitored the effects of four different food regimes on rodents which were genetically modified to develop a sever... |
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Broccoli, Greens, Nuts Can Fight Heart Disease |
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22-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Eating more plant-based foods, which are rich in substances called phytochemicals, seems to prevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of heart disease, according to the study. ... |
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Receiving Divine Grace with Heartfelt Kirtana |
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21-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Kirtana is a valuable spiritual aid to bring the seeker closer to the Supreme Consciousness. It is the singing of devotional songs, chanting creatively with heartfelt sincerity and purpose. Kirtana is helpful in all sphe... |
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Western Diet May Be Bad For Teens |
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20-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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In the study of 1600 14-year-old adolescents, Dr Wendy Oddy, from the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Western Australia, found that a typical Western diet increased a child’s chance of developing em... |
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Living Near Green Space is Good For Health |
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18-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health , says proximity to ‘green spaces’ can especially bring down the rates of mental illness. It was also found that the yearly rates of 15... |
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Breathe Easy this Diwali |
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17-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Festive fumes
You can’t avoid the smoke and pollution – it’s going to be everywhere tonight – but you can take extra care and avoid a situation which may begin with slight wheezing, but end up i... |
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Diwali Gifting Guide |
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16-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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For the luxury lover
There can't be a better way to pamper a luxury fanatic than gifting him pure indulgence. Tivoli Garden Hotel, Chattarpur and Tivoli Grand, GT Karnaal Road have designed special packages for two nig... |
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People Can Talk Via Power of Thought |
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15-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Brain-Computer Interfacing (BCI) can be used for capturing brain signals and translating them into commands that allow humans to control devices like computers, robots, rehabilitation technology, and virtual reality envi... |
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Workplace Wellness Programmes Really Work! |
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14-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Workplace wellness programmes are an effective way to reduce major risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, says a new American Heart Association policy statement. Each ... |
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Even Cycling at Relaxed Pace is Good for Health |
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13-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Commuters need not ride their cycles as in the Hayden Roulston-style medal-winning sprint in lycra, but at just a relaxed pace, to gain full health benefits. Research fellow Dr Graeme Lindsay and colleagues studied the l... |
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Carbs for a Healthy Diet |
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12-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Carbohydrates are often thought of as the ‘bad guys’ in a healthy diet plan. But not all carbs are created equal. While some diets will see you enjoy good carbs such as non-starchy vegetables and legumes, and... |
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Eat Those Nuts to Stay Healthy |
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11-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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It's time to get rid of salted potato chips from your shelves and replace them with healthier nuts that will help you overcome hunger pangs and attain a healthy lifestyle. For years it was said that nuts contain fat and ... |
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Constant Din Can Make You Sick |
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10-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Scientists say noise can affect day to day functioning of individuals and can also lead to a dangerous change in the heart’s functioning.RMIT Associate Professor of Biosignals Dinesh Kumar studied the effect of noi... |
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Even Less Exercise Can Boost Body Image |
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09-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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According to the University of Florida study, people who don’t achieve workout milestones such as losing fat, gaining strength or boosting cardiovascular fitness feel just as good about their bodies as their more a... |
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Whole Grains Can Lower Diabetes, Cancer Risk |
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08-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says that it’s important for people to keep whole grains in their dai... |
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Vitamin B Pills Don't Reduce Stroke Risk |
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07-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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"There is no evidence to support the use of Vitamin B as supplements for reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke or death associated with cardiovascular disease," says lead researcher Arturo Marti-Carvajal of the Ibero... |
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Eat Those Nuts to Stay Healthy |
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06-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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It’s time to get rid of salted potato chips from your shelves and replace them with healthier nuts that will help you overcome hunger pangs and attain a healthy lifestyle. For years it was said that nuts contain fa... |
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Soon, A Pill to Add 25 Years to Your Life |
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05-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The drug, touted as the "elixir of life" drug, works by using a molecule called spermidine, which helps to protect the body against damaging chemicals known as free radicals. The scientists, led by Dr Frank Madeo, of th... |
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Losing Weight Improves Sleep Apnoea |
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04-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Losing weight does help relieve sleep apnoea in people who are obese.Sleep apnoea is a condition in which people stop breathing during periods of deep sleep, and is often associated with being overweight or obese. More t... |
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Add Coconut, Cut Fat |
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03-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The study also helps explain how people who incorporate medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil into their diets can lose body fat. Obesity and insulin resistance are major factors leading to the development of Typ... |
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Fashion Rewind: The 'Dhoti' Pant |
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02-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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It has set the runways on fire as models have sashayed down wearing funky designs and styles. Out of all the 1001 new pant shapes that have surfaced, the dhoti silhouette has stood out – being relaxed at the upper ... |
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Quit Smoking the Healthy Way! |
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01-10-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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While some have helped, some result in deprivation and a relapse eventually, leading people to take it up again. We suggest some foolproof tips. A not-good-for-health reason may not be enough to quit. You need to have a... |
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Cheers to the Best Drink! |
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30-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Especially in a hot and humid city like ours, body water is lost rapidly and requires regular replenishment. Our body consists of about 65 per cent water and just cannot do without it. A mere two per cent drop in body wa... |
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3 Cups Of Tea a Day Can Cut Diabetes Risk |
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29-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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To reach the conclusion, researchers studied more than 40,000 people whose consumption was monitored for 10 years. After analyses, boffins discovered that chemicals found in all types of tea cut the dangers of developing... |
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Devotees Pay Homage to Revered Saint Sai Baba |
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28-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Hundreds of devotees paid homage on Sunday (September 27) at a temple dedicated to saint Sai Baba, on the occasion of his Mahasamadhi Day (of eternal salvation) in the town of Shirdi in Maharashtra. The devotees also too... |
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Yoga Guru Ramdev to Preach Pranayam, Ayurveda in Scotland
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27-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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There will be an Indian style ‘havan’ ritual led by Indian yoga guru Swami Ramdev in Scotland. Thousands of devotees cutting across caste, colour, race, religion and geography will breathe in unison on a gree... |
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Add 'Whole Grains' to Your Diet |
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26-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Whole grains are cereal grains that contain bran and germ as well as the endosperm (plant tissue) in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. The photochemical found in whole grains have been shown to... |
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Cosmic Energy in Full Play During Navratri |
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25-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Devi is beautiful and bountiful, beneficent and terrifying, compassionate and ruthlessly righteous. She is Durga and Kali in Bengal, Ambika and Bhadrakali in Gujarat, Vaishnodevi in Jammu and Kashmir, Chamunda in Karnata... |
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Why Going 'Veg' is Good For You |
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24-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A veggie diet contains dietary fibre (bottle gourd, pumpkins, spinach, cabbages), which flushes toxins out of the body. A diet containing only eggs, fish and mutton is a poor source of fibre.
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Diamonds May Soon Be a Patient’s Best Friend |
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23-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A Harvard University-based research team, including a physicist from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), says that its research into the possibilities of developing quantum computers have led to a ... |
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Why Eating Chocolate is Good For You! |
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22-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The cocoa in chocolates is an excellent source of catechins, which are polyphenols of the flavanol group. These are known to defend us against heart disease and cancer, among several other ailments. Eating chocolate redu... |
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Binge Drinking Weakens Your Immunity |
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21-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Binge drinking can weaken body’s ability to fight off infections for at least 24 hours afterwards, Stephen Pruett, currently at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University, USA and Ruping Fan... |
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Duronto Menu Same as Rajdhani's, Barring |
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19-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Food served to passengers on the Sealdah-New Delhi Duronto Express will be the same as the Rajdhani, saves for the evening tea. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) officials said passengers would be s... |
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Navratri Celebrations Begins |
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19-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Navratari is being celebrated from Saturday (Sept 19). It is widely celebrated by Hindus; the festival of nine nights is dedicated to Goddess Durga (Shakti) and her nine forms. It is believed to begin on the first day of... |
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Music Helps Preemies Recover Fast |
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18-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Listening to music may help premature babies cope up with pain, feed better and calm down easily. Premature infants have to undergo a multitude of painful procedures, such as blood sampling with heel pricks, and pain tre... |
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Turk Crowned World's Tallest Man at 8ft 1inch |
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17-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Making his first ever trip outside his native Turkey to tour London this week, Sultan Kosen is guaranteed a unique view of the English capital, at more than eight feet tall he will tower above the crowds. Crowned the wor... |
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Indian Farmers Grow Medicinal Mushrooms |
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16-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Farmers have started growing Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula Edodes) having medicinal qualities at Solan in Himachal Pradesh. The farmers have started growing Shiitake mushrooms in the area after the scientists of the Dire... |
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Ginger, Tulsi, Black Pepper Keep Flu Away: Ayurveda Experts |
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15-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Use of ginger, tulsi (basil) and black pepper as part of traditional preventive measures suggested by experts of Indian systems of medicine. The Jammu and Kashmir government’s department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, S... |
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World's Largest Tabla |
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15-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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An Indian Tabla (Indian percussion instrument) player, Ganesh Shankar Mishra designs a three and a half feet Tabla that he claims to be the world's largest Tabla in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This Tabla has the capability ... |
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Chronic Illness Worsens Sleep Problems |
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14-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Children with sleep problems often don't outgrow them, and these problems may be particularly persistent in those with chronic illness. Studies that have looked at a single point in time have shown that chronically ill c... |
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Why Diet Drugs Work? |
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12-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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In the study, presented at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Health Psychology conference in Birmingham, researchers found that dieters who lost the most weight on the drugs had also reduced the amoun... |
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Early Daycare May Not Lower Asthma Risk |
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11-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Contrary to what some previous studies have suggested, children who enter daycare at an early age may not have a lower risk of allergies and asthma later on. Researchers conducted a study of more than 3,643 children in N... |
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Popular Indian Foods Have Genetically Modified Components: Greenpeace |
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10-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Food products of Nestle, Cadbury, Kellogg, Britannia, and Safal are among those on a ‘red list’ in a guide prepared by NGO Greenpeace about common food products in India that have genetically modified (GM) co... |
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Walk 100 Steps a Minute For Good Health |
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09-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Researchers at the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, point out that pedometers widely used as a physical activity monitoring tool are unable to measure activity intensity. They have... |
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Coffee Sans Healthy Diet May Cause Heart Trouble |
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08-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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People who drink lots of coffee but who don't follow a Mediterranean-style diet are more likely to have atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves... |
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Astronaut Mike Fincke Believes God’s Existence |
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07-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said being a scientist he can see a lot of evidence to prove God's existence, during his visit to the famous Daul Govinda temple in North Guwahati. Earlier on Sunday (Sept 6), he addressed a se... |
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Astronaut Mike loves tangy fish curry & Bihu Dance |
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05-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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From the tangy fish curry to the very typical Assamese delicacy khar and a penchant for the foot stomping Bihu dance of Assam, US astronaut Mike Fincke loves almost everything about this northeastern Indian. And there is... |
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Low-Fat Diet Best for Diabetics |
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04-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The Mediterranean diet may help people with type 2diabetes stay off blood sugar-lowering medications, as well as help them lose weight and lower their cardiovascular risk. Type 2 diabetes is fast becoming a pandemic. How... |
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Small Bites Help You Cut Calories |
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03-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Eating smaller sized bites and savouring them in your mouth a little longer may help cut food intake. Previous studies have shown that eating smaller bites may slow down eating, but doesn't necessarily have an effect on ... |
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Soluble Fibre Soothes Irritable Bowel |
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02-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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People with a chronic condition known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find relief by consuming soluble fiber (psyllium). But they'll get no relief - and perhaps more bowel upset - from bran. IBS involves chronic ab... |
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Birth anniversary of social reformer Sankardeva in Assam |
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01-09-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Thousands of devotees from far and near converge at a temple in Assam to participate in the month long 560th birth anniversary celebrations of Srimanta Sankardeva, the famed Vaishnavite saint and social reformer of the r... |
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Hot Chillies Could Wallop Heart Disease, Diabetes
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31-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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An Indian researcher has found that the flavour-potent chilli could wallop diabetes and cardiovascular disease which are the leading cause of mortality in developed countries. University of Tasmania School of Human Life ... |
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A Nice Cup Of Tea Soothes Away Stress |
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29-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A new study has confirmed what millions of brew-lovers have long believed - a nice cup of tea helps us calm down during stressful times. The study's researchers commissioned by insurer Direct Line asked 42 volunteers, an... |
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Organic Food Makes For a Healthy Diet |
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28-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The reason is simple, organic foods such as vegetables and other products are grown in specific conditions without permitting the usage of synthetic pesticides. Thus, after certification, the labeled organic foods are co... |
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Rejected Watermelons Valuable Source of Energy |
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26-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Juice from rejected watermelons is a potential source of bio fuel as it can be fermented into ethanol, says a new study. Wayne Fish worked with researchers at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) lab in Lane, Oklahoma... |
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Excess Fat in Liver Likely to Trigger Heart Disease |
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25-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Excess fat in the liver is more likely to trigger heart disease and diabetes, says a new study. When fats collects in the liver, people experience serious metabolic problems like insulin resistance, which impairs the bod... |
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Why Does Low Vitamin D Raise Cardiac Risks in Diabetics? |
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24-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Researchers have found why low levels of vitamin D are known to nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease in diabetics. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSM-SL) have found tha... |
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Ahmedabad Restaurant Made World's Longest Dosa |
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23-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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An Ahmedabad based restaurant claimed to have made the world's longest dosa, 32.5-ft-long in less than 40 minutes. "We have made the world's largest dosa, 32 feet and five inches long, in record time of less than 40 minu... |
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Foods That Cool You Down in Summers |
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22-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Consequently, the heat and perspiration acts like double edged sword on one’s constitution. Rather, if you think smart, you can come up with cool food combos and ensure a fitter body to counteract heat damages. Rus... |
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Efforts on to Solve Burkha Row of Mangalore University |
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21-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The controversy over Sri Venkataramana Swamy College student Aysha Asmin not being allowed to wear a headscarf to class may yet have one positive fallout. The row may result in the formulation of guidelines to ensure tha... |
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An Attempt to Make Longest Dosa to Promote a Film |
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20-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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In an attempt to enter the Guinness Book of World Records, Rajendra Prasad, protagonist of upcoming south Indian flick "Quick Gun Murugan", made 32.5 feet long dosa, a delicacy popular in southern parts of India, on Wedn... |
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How Sugar Feeds Cancer |
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19-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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"It's been known since 1923 that tumour cells use a lot more glucose than normal cells. Our research helps show how this process takes place, and how it might be stopped to control tumour growth," says Dr. Don Ayer, a Hu... |
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Fruits, Veggies, Nuts Keep Kidney Stones Away |
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18-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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A healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones. The study, appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN), claims that loading up on fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy products, ... |
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Recession Has Changed The Lifestyles |
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17-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The wind of economic blues has changed our lives drastically over a few months. Here are some noticeable changes in the lifestyle all around the world. The online shopping has taken a toll after the recession. People are... |
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Optimistic Women Live Longer |
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16-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Women who are optimistic have a lower risk of heart disease and death, an American study shows. The latest study by US investigators mirrors the findings of earlier work by a Dutch team showing optimism reduces heart ris... |
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‘Patriotic’ sweets in high demand in Varanasi |
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15-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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“Rashtriya burfi”, “tiranga jalebis”, “Jawahar laddus” and many such sweets are being offered by the sweet shops in Varanasi on Independence Day. Sweets in the three colours of the nat... |
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Elaine Davidson adds 6,005th piercing |
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14-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The world’s most pierced woman has added more punctures to her body, bringing the grand total to 6,005. Elaine Davidson, born in Brazil, made the Guinness World Record official in 2000 when she had a mere 462 pierc... |
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Rehabilitating Poster Artists of A Bygone Era |
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12-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Digital technology has taken away the jobs of Bollywood poster painters. Designer Nida Mahmood hunted them out in dingy lanes of the capital and teamed up with them for her upcoming poster collection. “The job of f... |
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Cycle Rally Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Patna |
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09-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Hundreds of enthusiastic residents of Patna participated in a cycle rally on Sunday (August 09).The objective of this rally was to promote a healthy
lifestyle among the masses and classes as well as create and spread... |
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Tastes Of India Spread To The Sky |
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05-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Food on international flights from the country is becoming more of a home-away-from home experience for frequent fliers. You can now tickle your taste buds with a shahi Indian Thaali, gajar (carrot) halwa stuffed in panc... |
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Breastfeeding Could Save 1.3 Million Child Lives: WHO |
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01-08-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Teaching new mothers how to breastfeed could save 1.3 million children's lives every year, but many women get no help and give up trying,the World Health Organisation said. Less than 40% of mothers worldwide breastfeed t... |
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Unhealthy Lifestyle Leads To Obesity Among Kids |
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28-07-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The cause of obesity among children in the city is mainly being attributed to an unhealthy lifestyle and lack of exercise by paediatricians and diabetologists here. Added to this is the lack of awareness, because of whic... |
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Molecule that eats carbon dioxide may fight global warming |
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16-07-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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The accidental discovery of a bowl-shaped molecule that pulls carbon dioxide out of the air paves the way for exciting new possibilities to deal with global warming. These possibilities include genetically engineering mi... |
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New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help to treat cataracts |
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16-07-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Tissue culture experiments that the popular dietary supplement carnosine may help to prevent and treat cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye that is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. In the new study, Enri... |
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‘Good’ bacteria in food can help gastric-bypass patients lose fat |
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15-07-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Use of probiotics after a gastric bypass can help obese patients lose weight at a faster pace and avoid vitamin-B deficiency, according to the latest study. Probiotics are the so-called ‘good’ bacteria found ... |
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Indian court honours country's oldest practising lawyer |
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13-07-2009 | NEWSLIVE Bureau
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Shivram Abhyankar, who turned 99 on Thursday (July 9), is the oldest practising lawyer at a court in India's western Pune city. At a ceremony honouring him by the Pune Bar Association (PBA), Abhyankar said that the lawye... |
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