Healthy Choices When Dining Out
Eating out has indeed become a favorite urban weekend activity. Add to that the weekday business lunches, birthday parties, and get-togethers at the restaurants, and you will realize that many of us end up eating out more than thrice in a week. You do know that it is not the best thing for your health, but many a times it seems to be unavoidable. However, these visits to the eateries need not always leave you feeling guilty or stop you from losing the extra kilos you have been struggling to lose. With some knowledge and judicious choices you can save yourself from guzzling hundreds of unwanted calories and harmful fats at your next restaurant meal.
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ABC of Diabetes!
Diabetes is the most common
hormonal disorder affecting adults worldwide. It is also one of the top ten causes of death in adults. In 2006, it was the seventh leading cause of death listed on U.S. death certificates. People with Diabetes are at an increased risk of developing
heart disease, stroke, kidney disorder,
blindness and nervous system disease. However, through years of research scientists have shown that lifestyle modification can go a long way in Diabetes prevention because the disease has strong links to diet and activity. In fact, type 2 Diabetes is almost always preceded by
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HIV: What's Safe, What's Not?
Thanks to concerted efforts by international agencies, NGOs and the government, the awareness about
HIV and
AIDS has grown over the years. Yet, it is a truth that the disease remains shrouded in unanswered questions, myths, and misconceptions. It is also often perceived as “someone else’s problem”, something that does not concern us or our loved ones directly. As we observe the World AIDS Day on the 1st of December it is a good idea to see if we know enough about HIV and if we are actually putting our knowledge into action in the course of day to day living.
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Too Tired, Too Often?
What does it take to perform at your job, be a great spouse, a great parent, and have a buzzing social live? In addition to the many other wonderful qualities that you may list, it requires a lot of energy! So are you bursting with the energy to excel at your many roles? Or do you often find yourself fighting a yawn and just feeling too tired for no obvious reason? Here are some common causes of
fatigue that may help you figure out a possible reason for your lack of energy. Though in few cases, fatigue may be a sign of a serious health problem, most of the time it's a relatively simple matter that can be easily resolved. If
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Tips for a Glowing Complexion
If there is one beauty asset that everyone would be glad to have, it is a radiant complexion. It can give you the confidence to look and feel attractive at anytime, with or without makeup. Sadly, stress, pollution and poor lifestyle take a toll on the skin of most people, making it look dull, lifeless and aged beyond its years. Yet, if you want your skin to glow, you can do so with some effort and care. Here are some tips that can give you a complexion that is healthy and glows from within.
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Can You Handle Stress?
As the Indian cricket team lifted the World Cup 2011, captain M S Dhoni and ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar enthusiastically acknowledged the role of their mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton in their feat. Their fans lauded skipper M S Dhoni as
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Water Safety and purifiers
Pouring First Drops of Rain, refreshing the whole outside and rejuvenating the inside of us, Comes the Monsoon. Everyone enjoys the freshness & invigorating changes that Monsoon brings. But though pleasing Monsoon can be for us, it’s not innocuous. Heavy Rain, deluge & lightning are frequently experienced threats of the season, Along with some commonly known yet ignored issues such as water-borne diseases.
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Pain on Urination (Dysuria)
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Blood on Urine Dipstick Test
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