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Sugar For Alertness

Sugar is the brain’s preferred fuel source – we are not talking of table sugar, but glucose, which the body processes from the sugars and carbs one eats. That’s why a glass of something sweet to drink can offer a short-term boost to memory, thinking, and...

Simple Knee Exercises

Hamstring Curls The muscles along the back of the thigh are your hamstrings. Lie flat on your stomach. Slowly bring your heels as close to your buttocks as you can, and hold that position. Do three sets of 15. You can also do this exercise standing while holding on to...

Obesity and High Blood Pressure

The blood pressure of obese people remains high. High blood pressure strains the heart. Sustained high blood pressure thickens the ventricular walls. This leads to less efficient pumping and reduced heart function. The adverse effect of high blood pressure on the...

Bleach your face with this Homemade Potato Pack

Peel a potato and grate it. Add some rose water to it to make a paste. You can add some drops of lemon juice or honey if you have oily or dry skin respectively. Apply it on your face for at least 15 minutes and then wash away with water. Potato has mild bleaching...

What are the different types of Hernia?

There are many different types of hernia depending upon the site of hernia and cause of hernia. The common ones are the inguinal and femoral hernia presenting as swelling in the groins, umbilical hernia presenting as swelling at the navel (belly button) and incisional...

How can you reduce Cholesterol?

Exercise: Proper exercise under the guidance of your doctor and physical trainer is a must. Exercise will raise your HDL cholesterol. Run, swim or use a bicycle for exercise. You must exercise for at least 30-40 minutes every day. Familial High Cholesterol High blood...

Lower your Blood Pressure by Beginning to Exercise

Begin exercise the fun way. Find activities you enjoy and aim for 30 minutes a day of “exercise” on most days of the week. Daily housework, gardening, using the stairs, carrying your groceries, walking at the mall, or riding bikes with the kids all add up...