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Men who went to the sauna four to seven times a week were found 66 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

The wonders frequent sauna could do!

Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke.

7 May 2018 2:48 PM

National carrier had warned 110 overweight employees to slim down in June 2016.

Air India clips wings of 25 obese female cabin crew members

The DGCA on May 2, 2014 had issued guidelines on ideal BMI for male and female staffers.

24 Nov 2016 8:00 PM

The study states that while heavy drinkers risked gaining weight, light to moderate alcohol intake is not associated with weight gain or changes in waist circumference. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol doesn't cause weight gain, after all!

If the latest study is to be believed, you do not need to give up on your favourite choice of tipple after all.

16 March 2017 6:51 PM

Extremely skinny models will no longer walk the ramp in France.

Bye-bye size zero

The move is a welcome attempt for models who do nothing less than starving themselves to look like an ideal fashion...

10 May 2017 7:00 PM

India will get the first tranche of Rafale fighter jets from France in the next three years, Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha said on Saturday. (Photo: AP/File)

No cake' for fat Indian Air Force men

Obese men to be ruled out of promotions, coveted posts.

21 May 2017 7:27 PM

Operative treatment leads to improved sex life-related pain (Photo: AFP)

Age Exclusive: Sex education still a taboo for govt

Decision on content of Centre's book for adolescents taken at higher level'.

28 Dec 2016 7:34 PM

If a person is too sick because of being overweight, then the surgery will have more post-operative complications and the family must know of these conditions too.

A tool for curing obesity

Don't jump into surgical options if you or your loved ones are trying to lose weight. Ensure you understand the details...

17 Dec 2017 8:23 PM