Fitness Facts All Women Must Know.

Not finding the time for fitness due to household chores and grocery shopping?  To ward away hazardous ailments and keep yourself toned, it is important to adhere to a set fitness regime. Many Indian women, particularly after reaching a certain age, feel that good looks do not matter much. However, the discussion here is not about good looks but of health.

Pregnancy Fitness: Exercise In The First Trimester.

 In this article we will look at exercising in the first trimester; adjusting to the news of the pregnancy and the rapid body changes which are the biggest hurdles to overcome in early pregnancy exercise. In January 2002 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published new recommendations and guidelines for exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  Regular exercise is promoted for its overall health benefits.

6 Hobbies to Keep Your Heart Happy

Lifestyle diseases are affecting a lot, and heart disease being one of the major one. Well, it is not surprising considering the bad lifestyle habits of the youth (and the elderly alike) coupled with stress from juggling work with family and a social life. De-stressing yourself is one of the first steps to prevent heart disease. On World Heart Day, take a look at some hobbies that will keep you stress-free and your heart happy.

Ban those dark circles!

Here are some tips to ban those horrid dark circles under your eyes...

- Remember that when you dehydrate your body, it shows on your skin. Drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water everyday.

- They don't call it beauty sleep for nothing. Make sure that you get adequate sleep for a minimum seven to eight hours of sleep daily.

- Follow a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables - junk and processed foods have artificial colours that are not exactly great for your skin. Fresh fruit juices also cleanse your body and reduce dark circles.

- Excessive smoking and drinking also cause dark circles, cut down on these habits.

- If you're under a lot of stress, it'll show on your face. Opt for breathing exercises or meditation.

- Herbal tea bags are great for your eyes as well as remove dark circles.

- A great home remedy to get rid of dark circles is to apply a paste of turmeric(Haldi) and pineapple juice under your eyes.

- Massaging almond oil under your eyes is among the best ways to remove dark circles. Do it daily for about 15 to 20 minutes and you'll get to see quick results.

- Another effective remedy is to make a paste of equal amounts of lemon juice and tomato juice and apply it under your eyes for a few minutes.

- Have some rose water at home? Dab it with cotton to your eyes and bid adieu to dark circles.

- Pudina juice is another effective remedy because it cools your eyes as well as gets rid of dark circles.

High Blood Pressure: Exercise And Tips

Commonly referred to as a “silent killer”, high blood pressure or hypertension is a leading cause of death globally. This is largely due to unawareness regarding early detection and cure. However, a single high reading does not necessarily imply that you have hypertension. Moreover, even if you were informed recently that you have the condition; there is absolutely no reason to panic. All you need are some basic lifestyle tips and a well-planned exercise routine and you will be as fit as a fiddle.

Top 7 Cancer Myths Debunked

Throughout the years, there have been so many rumors and half-truths regarding cancer and its causes that often it gets difficult to know what to believe. However, it is important to differentiate the truth from fiction. Always remember that it is only through proper understanding that you will be able to manage the condition in a better manner.

10 Must Know Facts About Oral Cancer

Oral cancer can form in any part of the mouth or throat. You are at a high risk of oral cancer if you are a male aged 40 years and above, with heavy tobacco and alcohol consumption, and/or a history of cancer in the head or neck. Right from an earache to bleeding in the mouth to lose teeth, symptoms of oral cancer are many.

Cancer Awareness Top 10 Cancer Symptoms

Even though each type of cancer has its own specific characteristics and symptoms, there are a handful of cancer symptoms which are mostly common among all types of cancer. However, also note that some types of cancer have no specific symptoms until the very last stages, thus a routine cancer screening and risk assessment is a must. Today, Sr. Cancer Surgeon at Rockland Hospital shares top 10 cancer symptoms which you should not ignore

Link Between Menopause And Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a 'silent' condition that affects more women, than men, all over the world in large numbers leading to weak bones, causing easy fractures. Further, women lose up to 10% bone density during the first 5 years of hitting menopause. Alarmingly, this bone loss occurs with no prior warning signs. Therefore, is there a link between menopause and the onset of osteoporosis in women?

Selfcare To Prevent Heart Failure

A heart attacks occurs when the supply to the heart vessels gets blocked, damaging the muscles for life. If not treated in time, it leads to heart muscle damage and can cause heart failure, dangerous cardiac rhythms, even sudden death. It can occur due to weakness of the heart muscles, valvular defects, or even by failure of the heart to relax when it is enlarged or stiff. Elevated filling pressures leads to salt and water accumulation in the body.

Healthy Living Warning Signs of Type II Diabetes

According to the Diabetes Association of India, almost 98 percent of all diabetes cases belong to the type 2 category or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus - in other words the diabetes one gets with poor lifestyle choices. In fact diabetes is so widespread that each of us