Fitness and Health: News

#HealthBytes: Tips to get relief from computer eye strain

If by the end of the day, you experience blurry vision, eye redness, tired and dry eyes, accompanied by headache, pain in shoulders and neck, chances are you've spent a considerable amount of time on your computer.

Jennifer Lawrence reveals her diet and fitness philosophy

Jennifer Lawrence says she isn't very strict when it comes to dieting and eats whatever she wants.

#HealthBytes: 8 Indian home remedies to treat cold and cough

Having common cold and cough can be annoying. Apart from the perpetual sneezing and coughing, they bring fever, weakness, body pain, headaches, and more trouble.

#HealthBytes: 5 effective contraceptives, other than the male condoms

Talking about contraceptives, the first thing that might strike your mind would be a (male) condom.

#HealthBytes: 5 simple hacks to prevent kidney stones

Those who have ever had a kidney stone would know the pain, while those who haven't would want to prevent it at all costs.

#HealthBytes: 5 healthy food items that reduce stress

When you're stressed out, you often want to rush for your favorite Mac N' Cheese, or a bucketful of fried chicken, or a bowl of vanilla ice cream. But those are just short-term escapes that'll eventually end up making you fat.

#NationalSportsDay: PM advises people to give priority to sports, fitness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded sportspersons on National Sports Day and said that this year has been great for Indian sports as country's athletes have excelled in various tournaments, including in the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.

#HealthBytes: 8 natural ways to help you cure migraine pain

Migraines can be unbearably disturbing. Not only do they cause throbbing pain in your head, but may also lead to nausea, and uneasiness.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 sources of healthy carbs you should consume

Carbohydrates have earned an unfairly bad reputation, as they're believed to be a major cause for obesity. But this is only partly true- not all carbs are fat-causing.

#HealthBytes: 10 effective tips and tricks to lose belly fat

The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that accumulates on your tummy.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of Kale juice

They say Kale is the 'queen of the greens', and why not!

Top 5 healthy drinks to help you lose weight

Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term, disciplined process.

#HealthBytes: 7 health benefits of drinking Beetroot chai

You may or may not have heard of it, but sipping beetroot chai is unbelievably good for health.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of doing planks everyday

On the face of it, planking as an exercise looks utterly easy (even, boring!). Truth is it's either.

#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of stretching

When you say you're too busy throughout the day to spare an hour for gym, we understand.

#HealthBytes: 10 bedtime rituals for better sleep and awesome mornings

More often than not, we wake up in the morning feeling all tired and worked up, as if the night's sleep just wasn't enough.

#HealthBytes: 5 Yoga asanas to help you control anger

In the past couple of decades, the spiritual Indian practice of Yoga has gained mass popularity across the globe.

#HealthBytes: 5 incredible health benefits of Yoga

The ancient, spiritual Indian practice of Yoga has gained massive momentum across the globe, in the past couple of decades.

Fitbit Charge 3 launched in India, starts at Rs. 14,999

As the successor to 2016's Fitbit Charge 2, US-based Fitbit has launched its Charge 3 in India.

#HealthBytes: Top diet tips to help you manage diabetes

Diabetes is India's fastest growing disease, with around 72 million recorded cases in the year 2017 itself.

#HealthBytes: 5 healthiest spices and herbs you should consume

Spices and herbs have held a special position in the history of Indian medicine.

#HealthBytes: 5 life-changing health benefits of running

One of the most popular exercises the world over, running is great for your overall physical and mental health.

#HealthBytes: Tips for better oral hygiene

Your mouth is where you get all your nutrition from. It's the first gateway your food passes from.

#HealthBytes: 9 things that might be killing your sex drive

A fulfilling sex life is crucial to your relationship with your partner.

#HealthBytes: 5 incredible health benefits of meditation

Meditation has become quite a global phenomenon in the past couple of decades, as people from all parts of the world are getting aware of its many positive effects.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of eating egg whites

The popular super-food, egg is known for its uncountable health benefits.

#HealthBytes: 5 Indian dinner options that help in weight-loss

Weight loss isn't about shrinking your diet or fasting. In fact, such practices are unhealthy.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of dark chocolate

We've all had a love-hate relationship with chocolates. Their heavenly taste is to die for, but then, they also end up making us fat.

#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of coconut water

Consumed since time immemorial in the tropics, and considered a super-drink in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, coconut water has recently gained massive popularity across the globe.

#HealthBytes: The many health benefits of yogurt

Yogurt is undeniably a super-food, and science backs the fact.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 best anti-aging food items for women

Natural aging makes our bodies go through a number of changes. It affects digestion, reduces immunity, lowers blood circulation, and also threatens hair and skin health.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of black tea

We Indians have obsessively been drinking the various variants of tea since time immemorial.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy drinks to help you lose weight

Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term, disciplined process.

#HealthBytes: 5 food items that help you detox your body

Although, human body has the natural tendency and ability to flush out toxins, there are ways in which the process can be made faster and more efficient.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items that can help induce menstruation

To have a balanced hormone levels in the body, and general mental and physical well-being, regular menstruation is important for every woman.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items rich in Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, obtained mainly from sunlight (and certain food items).

#HealthBytes: Top 5 home remedies to help you fight dandruff

World Breastfeeding Week: 5 reasons why babies should be breastfed

Nutritionally, and otherwise, breast milk is the best for babies, and the benefits of breastfeeding are myriad.

#HealthBytes: Top 10 health benefits of desi ghee

An all-time favorite of Indian households, particularly in the North, desi, home-made ghee has, of late, started losing its old charm and popularity as more and more people are moulding their choices to Western alternatives.

#InternationalBeerDay: Top 10 health benefits of drinking beer

Though, lovers of beer don't really need a special day to grab their choicest liquid, but they call the first Friday of August as International Beer day. Let's celebrate by, well, drinking beer!