en-ushealthmeup There are several studies that are published daily but there are some that have caught our attention for either their wackiness or the genuine options they offer. Either way they are worth a read ]]> If you missed our kickass articles on hair loss tips dental care for white teeth sure shot weight gain methods how to deal with thyroid and infertility and CrossFit workouts this week then here is the low down on top five articles you must read. Catch up with the best of the week in health fitness and wellness every Friday. ]]> If you missed our kickass articles on back pain yoga sex and summer care this week then here is the low down on top five articles you must read. Catch up with the best of the week in health fitness and wellness every Friday. ]]> According to a study done in 2001 by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention states that inactivity can lead to more than 9 million cases of cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity is certainly important for good health and mind. If physical activity is given a touch of fun than definitely it wont be dull and boring like the regular routine. One of the best ways to inculcate fitness in your life with some fun and excitement is Zumba. We ask office employees who want to include fitness into their life though zumba this is their take... ]]> Yoga and ayurveda are Indias most popular health exports of all time. In recent years weve been flooded with information about ayurveda health benefits and practices. While very little has reached the mainstream dailies about the kind of exercise ayurveda recommends beyond walks and yoga a lot is reported about its diet and lifestyle recommendations. Today Dr Shashibala Consultant with Moolchand Ayurveda Hospital Moolchand Medcity tells us about ayurvedas beliefs regarding the ideal healthy lifestyle and diet. Over to Dr Shashibala... *Images courtesy © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images ]]> If you missed our kickass articles on weight loss cancer and sex this week then here is the low down on top five articles you must read. Catch up with the best of the week in health fitness and wellness every Friday. ]]> There are several studies that are published daily but there are some that have caught our attention for either their wackiness or the genuine options they offer. Either way they are worth a read and some come with a warning about your hygiene and personal care ]]> Summer brings with it a plethora of problems “ skin hair and health problems like sunstroke and heat boils. Summer also calls for a change in diet and other healthy living tips. We chalk out the 15 best summer health care tips to practice this summer season. ]]> According to the World Health Organization by the year 2020 heart disease and depression will be two leading causes of disabilities in developed countries. Heart disease can be controlled and improved by diet and exercise but coming out of depression is totally based on individual capacity to do so. And most often than not its the little things that make a big difference. We list reallife tips that helped people fight depression and come out of it smiling ]]> Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common occurrence today in women at a reproductive age. At least 5 to 10% of the young women (as suggested by the National Institutes of Health research) are diagnosed with this condition. And many have started acknowledging the role of yoga as a safe treatment option. Interestingly Polycystic ovary syndrome has not yet been attributed to any specific cause. Most doctors believe it to be a result of stress a fall out of modernday unhealthy life style. ]]> High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 individuals and can cause serious and irreversible damage. Yet those affected can be completely unaware of their condition. Fortunately the control button is your hands. Because high blood pressure increases the risk of heart diseases kidney diseases and diabetes the WHO will be focusing on hypertension throughout the year. Here are six easy steps to lower your blood pressure ]]> This is the question everyone is asking post the Supreme Courts decision to consider blocking and banning porn sites especially sites showing child pornography in India. Since banning piracy didnt stop anyone from downloading movies songs and TV shows would this ban have any resonance? Heres what young adult Indians have to say ]]> Tai Chi is being used with increasing frequency by the Western medical establishment in several different therapeutic settings from physical and occupational therapy and is becoming more and more prevalent at community centers and private gyms. Tai Chi is similar to Hatha Yoga in that they are both composed of a series of slow deliberately focused movements and postures. A standard Tai Chi series is longer than a Yoga series however with its basic Short Form consisting of 37 different movements and some series having well over 100 movements (Yang Long Form for instance has 108 movements) and the intention is different. The practice is now widely available and can even be studied on DVD and the internet. ]]> Tai Chi is being used with increasing frequency by the Western medical establishment in several different therapeutic settings from physical and occupational therapy and is becoming more and more prevalent at community centers and private gyms. Tai Chi is similar to Hatha Yoga in that they are both composed of a series of slow deliberately focused movements and postures. A standard Tai Chi series is longer than a Yoga series however with its basic Short Form consisting of 37 different movements and some series having well over 100 movements (Yang Long Form for instance has 108 movements) and the intention is different. The practice is now widely available and can even be studied on DVD and the internet. ]]> Increasing maternal age has contributed to increasing magnitude of this problem. Management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is quite different from the garden variety of hypertension. ]]> I learned the hard way that the norovirus is highly contagious with serious implications especially for older folks. When I came down with the illness it felt like a fastacting alien seized my body from within hellbent on ensuring that I stay out of commission for two days. At the time I was planning to visit my father who was 79 and living in a nursing home. I called to let the facility administrator know I wouldnt be coming by that day. I know you want to visit but please stay away for a few days she said urgently. Whats temporarily unpleasant for you is a dire health risk for folks here. ]]> There are various exercises you can choose from when it comes to working the abdominal muscles. Each different exercise targets a slightly different section of your abdominals therefore it is essential that you pick the right combination of exercises so that each muscle develops equally. One exercise that should always be a staple in an abdominal workout routine is the plank. Read on to find out what it is that makes the plank such a fantastic exercise and why it should be fundamental to any abdominal workout routine. ]]> Increasing blood pressure adding to your pressure? Are you not sure whether to start taking regular prescription drugs to keep your blood pressure levels in check? If you have any of these doubts then take some time to read through the passages below and save yourself from lifelong dependence on prescription medications. ]]> Increasing blood pressure adding to your pressure? Are you not sure whether to start taking regular prescription drugs to keep your blood pressure levels in check? If you have any of these doubts then take some time to read through the passages below and save yourself from lifelong dependence on prescription medications. ]]> Cantucci Baresi or Almond Biscotti is a delicious biscuit desert options which is absolutely mouthwatering. These crunchy almond and lemon flavoured biscotti are meant to be dunked Italian dessert wine and eaten. These however also serve as great accompaniments with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Thus today we have the chefs of Piccoli Tortini share the recipe of Cantucci Baresi which will surely sweeten your day. ]]>