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5 stages of liver diseases that you must know about

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:31:00 +0530

Liver is the largest organ in the human body that performs almost 500 various vital functions. These functions also involve filtration of blood and waste, breaking down harmful substances like drugs and alcohol, and producing bile for the digestion process. Classified as part of the digestive system, the liver is the only solid organ that …

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Malaika Arora's latest fitness tip can give you glowing skin

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 23:14:54 +0530

Bollywood celebrity Malaika Arora is known to treat her fans and social media followers to #MalaikaMovesofTheWeek one week after another. In her latest post, the actress, who defies age with her fit frame, has shared 3 face yoga exercises which can help women get healthy and glowing skin naturally! The glow of a celebrity is …

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Let's settle the debate: Is doing yoga better than going to the gym?

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:44 +0530

This question comes to every mind in the present times, while choosing the means of exercise to stay fit! It is a prevalent opinion that one works on the body and the other works on the mind and body both. When two practices tend to fall into a debate of what’s better, delusion and myths …

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Fire up your glutes with this ONE kickass exercise. Ready to find out?

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:30:03 +0530

It’s a different world today; something that was unimaginable in the past. There’s no denying that there’s enough doom and gloom today (Covid-19, do you hear us?), but there are also a few silver linings that we can’t ignore. For instance, we’ve never been as conscious about fitness as we are today! And during the …

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Covid-19: Yoga poses to boost immunity amidst Omicron threat

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:00:02 +0530

Yoga is not merely a science to treat health issues per se. It is a means to keep your natural immune system strong and functioning in its best capacity. It is the science to connect with yourself and channelize your energies in fruitful directions. Rajesh Singh Maan, a spiritual yoga guru and Sacred Sciences teacher, …

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What's a proper rest day in your fitness journey? Find out from an expert

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:02:58 +0530

Workout, rest, and nutrition intake should be in proper order and well-balanced for you to have a disease-free healthy lifestyle. If you are a sports enthusiast, and currently in the process of building strength, you would probably need more rest days than those who workout for weight loss or any other reasons. Rest is not …

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Fire up your metabolism in no time with this ‘secret’ yoga pose. Find out now

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:11:40 +0530

Take a look at your social media feeds, and you’ll know how yoga has become THE favourite exercise of most celebs! The stretches, the bends and those complex poses may look like a breeze, but trust us, they require a LOT of effort and consistency. While there are many yoginis who impress us, jewellery designer …

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Adding a chair to Downward Dog can increase its impact, suggests actress Shruti Seth

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:30:11 +0530

Shruti Seth is back to her fitness routine in full form. The actor, who is a fitness enthusiast, keeps sharing snippets of her yoga routine on her Instagram profile on a regular basis. Shruti swears by high intensity workouts and yoga and her Instagram profile is a plethora of the glimpses of the same. Shruti …

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No access to the gym? Do these 6 wall asanas at home to stay in shape

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:40:58 +0530

You must have heard and practiced some exercises like wall push-ups, wall sit, and leg-up-the-wall before. But have you ever thought of doing yoga asanas with the help of a wall? Not yet? Well, a wall can be a big help when it comes to performing yoga asanas. These days when we don’t have access …

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Shilpa Shetty swears by these yoga poses for focus and flexibility

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:31:04 +0530

There are many Bollywood celebrities who often take to their social media handles to post pictures and videos from their workout routine. Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares some of the most-awaited posts, and her latest yoga video is grabbing attention for all the right reasons. Shilpa has been practicing yoga for many years and has credited …

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Did you know hips store emotions? Try these 3 yoga asanas to release them!

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:30:39 +0530

Human emotions are underrated, often overlooked in daily hectic schedules or we suppress them due to ample reasons. Several times, we neglect the emotional turbulence, and continue to suffer the ensuing anxiety and other mental health issues. Girls, suppressing your emotions can be exhausting, heavy, and unhealthy for your mental health. You can practice a …

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Low-fat vs low-carb diet: Which is better for weight loss?

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:30:56 +0530

To make any progress on your weight loss journey, a quest for finding a suitable diet is important, and often interesting. Options like a low-fat diet and a low-carb diet make one thing apparent – moderation. But let’s answer what’s better: a low-fat or a low-carb diet? In short, a low-calorie diet is better for …

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Hold on to these 10 poses daily to burn over 300 calories in a go

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:00:53 +0530

Running behind those hardcore exercises to get in shape? Then be ready for a dhamaka as we are about to throw a fitness bomb at you. Undoubtedly, those high-intensity exercises lead to great results but in hindsight, there are these low-intensity – or rather zero-intensity – moves that can fetch you some amazing results. For …

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5 yoga poses that can work as natural thyroid therapy

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:05:38 +0530

January is Thyroid Awareness Month which is dedicated to thyroid patients and to all who are committed to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases worldwide. Thyroid is a small gland in our neck that produces a hormone which influences every cell, tissue, and organ in our body hence, plays a big role in helping …

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6 reasons why women must add weightlifting to their workout

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:48:57 +0530

For some women, getting muscular is the goal, but some just want to feel healthy,. Lifting weights has numerous perks that you might not get solely from cardio and dieting. Strength training is proven to aid in weight loss as well as build muscles, but the misconception is that weightlifting will lead to bulky bodies …

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Shilpa Shetty rings in Lohri with a bhangra workout

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:57:35 +0530

Shilpa Shetty Kundra, undoubtedly the fittest mom in Bollywood, never leaves a stone unturned to share fitness motivation. Her workout routines never fail to inspire her fans and followers and we are one! On the occasion of Lohri, the harvest festival of Punjab, Shilpa rang it in her own fitness-friendly style. She gave her workout regime …

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Slow or fast mountain climbers? Pick 1 that will help you get a curvy belly fast

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:42 +0530

Before you ask us what you must choose — slow or fast mountain climbers — we have a question for you. What’s your purpose for doing this exercise? This question will resolve the mystery, and only then will you be able to zero in on the perfect mountain climber for you! So, let’s not assume …

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4 sure-shot ways to make your fitness goals achievable

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:48:03 +0530

Whether it is emotionally, cognitively, or physically, we all want to be the best version of ourselves. The last two years shifted our outlook on things and provided the impetus we needed to prioritise our health and fitness. We have all begun working out at some point in our lives, but eventually stopped due to …

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5 energizing yoga asanas to shake off your winter lethargy

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:00:35 +0530

What’s the hardest part about the winter season for lazy bums? Stepping out of the blanket, isn’t it? We all want to keep our bodies warm, curled up in blankets, and keep the heaters on. But it’s not an ideal world! We need to push our limits a bit to stay healthy. And what’s better …

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Take cues from Malaika, and do these 3 yoga asanas to strengthen your core

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:59:07 +0530

If you practice yoga regularly, you will feel a difference. You will stay in shape, stay motivated, it will control your stress levels, boost your immunity and strengthen your core. At 45, yoga enthusiast and Bollywood celebrity Malaika Arora is a perfect example of it. Yoga is a way of life for Malaika. In fact, …

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I turned to Pilates to rebuild my body after an illness, and this is what happened

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:50:33 +0530

What happens when you’re suddenly told one day that you will never be able to walk again? In some cases, it can completely crush one’s self esteem and motivation to live, but not in my case. Having an illness such as ADEM (Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis) can be life-changing for anyone, as it was for me …

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Stretch yourself a little! Rujuta Diwekar answers 10 FAQs on stretching

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 23:35:20 +0530

Stretching is always a good starting point for a workout session, or even an easy way to feel rejuvenated and relaxed. And for all those busy bees who complain about having no time for exercises, there can be no excuses about trying to include these easy stretching moves in their schedules. Stretching is helpful for …

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Covid-19: These long-term effects of the virus must not be ignored

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:34:39 +0530

Covid-19 has emerged as one of the toughest challenges that humanity has been faced with and for the past two years, people of all ages have been tremendously affected by the virus. With several variants, multiple lockdowns, and restrictions globally, it has affected every walk of life. The virus has not only drained people physically …

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Listen up, athletes! Improve your joints and bone health with these tips

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 12:00:17 +0530

Sports activities provide many health benefits to young athletes. However, a subset of athletes may suffer from unrecognized low bone density and impaired skeletal health, predisposing them to an increased risk of fracture. To add to this, delayed diagnosis, and inappropriate treatment of low bone density among young athletes may have severe consequences in the …

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Lazy girl workout: 5-minute stretch routine for a fitter you

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:08:20 +0530

Are you somebody who made tall promises of working towards getting fit in 2022 but are lagging behind already? We need to check on you. It has been just one week into the new year, and your workout may feel like a killjoy activity. If you’re lacking motivation, celebrity nutrition and exercise science expert Rujuta …

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