Merry Way to Lose Extra Flab

Dance workouts are fast replacing mundane pumping iron routine of good old gyms. Maybe it is the growing monotony of treadmill, fitness aspirants are now looking at dance-exercise routines to stay in shape. Salsa, Jive, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Aerobics & exotic Belly Dancing are in tune with these changing trends. Ballet is a Key Ballet dancers practicing plies and arabesques aren’t just for theory of art. They tremendously increase flexibility...

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Yoga & Health

Yoga is a mind-body type of complementary & alternative medicinal practice. It combines stretching exercises, controlled breathing & relaxation techniques. Thus it helps bring together physical & mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body & mind, helping you relax & manage stress & anxiety. Yoga can also help lower blood pressure & improve heart function. Many Faces of Yoga Yoga has many styles, forms...

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Outsmarting Depression

Normal peaks & valleys in life mean that everyone feels sad or has "blues" from time to time. But if emptiness and despair have taken hold of your life & won't budge, you may be having depression. But the question arises - How do you break through this phase without eve consulting a psychiatrist? Being depressed can in fact make you feel helpless. Gets a Little Closer with Every Step Get in a routine. If you’re depressed,...

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Graceful Aging

Graceful aging isn't rocket science. It just requires energy, stamina & motivation. Aging well isn't just about counting the lines on one’s face; it's about feeling good in one’s own skin. Aging well is also about taking care of your spirit, nourishing your emotional body as much your physical body — with thoughts, experiences, people & activities that bring you joy & avoiding those which don't. Aging is inevitable & there is...

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Heart Burn Or GERD

Heart Burn is a very misleading description because it is a medical condition of gastro-intestinal system & has nothing to do with heart, though some of the symptoms are similar to those of heart disease. Heartburn typically involves a "hot or burning feeling rising up from the centre of the abdomen area into the chest under breastbone or sternum. The pain often intensifies as you bend over or lie down. Foods We Consume When you...

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder

The term Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) describes a disabling preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in appearance. It is an anxiety disorder related to body image. It is an under-recognized yet relatively common, severe mental disorder. It can affect both men & women & make sufferers excessively self-conscious. They tend to check their appearance repeatedly & try to camouflage or alter the imaginary physical flaws they see,...

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Taking Care of Eye Sight

Eyes are an important part of our health. We rely on our sight more than any other senses to enjoy life to the fullest. Our vision changes naturally as we age & with new needs & challenges, it is very important how we can still maintain our eye health. With age, our eyes need more light to see. It becomes difficult to focus on things close by. Distinguishing between colors becomes harder & adjusting to glare & darkness proves extremely...

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Technology Related Health Risks

This is an era of technology. Technology has invaded every aspect of our lives - from personal relationships to shopping to business to fitness workouts; technology is fundamentally changing the way we live. While it may be a blessing for making our lives easier, “There Is a Flip Side to This”. A number of medical problems related to long-term use of gadgets have been reported. Medical Problems Associated With Gadgets Studies suggest...

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