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Here are ways one can go beyond good exercise and diets to take care of their heart. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are lifestyle changes one should incorporate for a healthy heart

Heart is the most vital organ as it supplies blood to all the other organs of the body.

08 Dec 2018 8:56 AM

The findings do not prompt researchers to recommend consuming large quantities of chocolate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dark chocolate, cocoa butter important source of vitamin D

Study found that cocoa and foods containing cocoa have significant amounts of vitamin D2.

29 Sep 2018 5:55 PM

A Global Burden of Disease study published by WHO in 2016, says 22 per cent of lives lost among those between 15 and 49 years is because of cardiovascular diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: Proactive health strategies can counter cardiovascular disease risk

In India, five out of every 1,000 individuals aged between 15 and 19 do not report or have their heart disease diagnosed.

29 Sep 2018 8:51 AM

Heart is the most vital organ as it supplies blood to all the other organs of the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: 15 lifestyle changes for healthy heart

On World Heart Day, we tell you how you to go beyond good exercise and diets to take care of your heart.

29 Sep 2018 8:31 AM

The circadian rhythm or internal clock is the one responsible for the different bodily functions such as sleeping, waking and temperature. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chocolate may help you sleep, says study

A vital nutrient found in dark chocolates help a person sleep better at night.

22 Sep 2018 4:25 PM

Dark chocolate is also rich in serotonin, a chemical naturally present in the brain tissue.

World Chocolate Day: Here are fertility inducing benefits of dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is beneficial for overall health as it is packed with antioxidants and contains various essential nutrients.

07 Jul 2018 1:38 PM

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Dark chocolate can boost mood, reduce stress

Here is what a new study has found.

25 Apr 2018 11:50 AM

High amount of dietary fibre, low calorie content and high amount of water in sweet potato will work great if you’re trying to lose weight. It is also rich in Vitamin C. (Photo: Pixabay)

Found out about foods to get healthy skin this summer

From sweet potatoes, sprouts to dark chocolate, here are food items which benefit the skin during summers.

06 Apr 2018 11:26 AM

A compound found in cocoa is known to trigger secretion of the hormone insulin (Photo: AFP)

68-year-old claims to have cured diabetes by eating only dark chocolate and grapes

Restricting his intake to these two foods for two years resulted in Mr Kemp shedding around 19 kg as his diabetes disappeared.

02 Apr 2018 5:50 PM

Here are ways to reduce discomfort during period pains. (Photo: AFP)

Here are 10 tips to help fight off period pain

While period pains are natural bodily process, here’s what you can do to ease them.

28 Feb 2018 3:43 PM

The most important thing is to get your portion size right. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unable to lose weight? Healthy foods might be stopping you from losing fat

People need to keep in mind that portion sizes can vary depending on how active you are.

15 Jan 2018 2:14 PM

Green tea's polyphenols help to speed the metabolism and boost fat-burning during exercising. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out about the three super foods that help lose belly fat fast

Green tea is a natural antioxidant, turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and cocoa is known for its cardiovascular benefits.

29 Dec 2017 8:34 AM

Women can significantly reduce risk of diabetes by consuming red wine: Study

Here is what researchers discovered.

10 Nov 2017 11:54 AM

The wine is a Spanish red and has a distinct, smooth taste of dark chocolate.

Chocolate wine, anyone?

The wine featured on several websites as well as Aldi’s 2017 wine advent calendar.

27 Oct 2017 12:46 AM

Researchers found that the chocolate enriched with olive oil was associated with significantly increased EPC levels (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart health made better with dark chocolate and extra virgin olive oil, says study

Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil improves heart health by increasing good cholesterol levels.

30 Aug 2017 10:17 AM

Before her wedding, Kate had started the Dukan Diet.

Drop the kilos, not your health

Many brides and grooms to-be turn to fad diets to quickly lose weight, but experts caution that it comes at a very heavy price.

06 May 2017 12:11 AM

Oxidative stress and inflammation increase with aging (Photo: AFP)

Dark chocolate is capable of reversing process of ageing

The researchers say their results may help explain the beneficial effects on memory seen in people who consume dark chocolate.

23 Apr 2017 5:02 PM

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