Consuming a Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, potatoes, olive oil, seeds, fish, low saturated fat, dairy products and red meat may boost bones and muscle mass in postmenopausal women, a study suggests. Researchers found that menopause is characterised by a decline in estrogen levels that speeds ... Read More »

Eating more of dietary fibres that promote a type of gut bacteria may help in the fight against Type 2 diabetes, researchers suggest. Research findings showed that a diversified high fibre diet can promote 15 strains of gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which provide energy to gut ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Fitbit Ace is currently available for pre-order in the US Ace will be available globally in Q2 this year It’s available in two colours – Electric Blue and Power Purple Fitbit has launched its first fitness band dedicated to kids – Fitbit Ace. Apart from the Fitibit Versa, a smartwatch which ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Android Wear is now Wear OS by Google Google has a new landing page for Wear OS Google released a list of smartwatches that will get Wear OS update Google is replacing its Android Wear brand that it had introduced in 2014 with a new name – Wear OS. There is no ... Read More »

If you abhor going to a gym everyday, here’s what you could do instead. Walking for at least 40 minutes several times every week at an average to fast pace is associated with a near 25% drop in the risk of heart failure among post-menopausal women, according to a study. The ... Read More »

We all know that exercise plays an important role in our general health. If you’re someone who enjoys training at home, full body workouts make for a good option. Here are some full body exercises as suggested by Puneet Rehani, physiotherapist at AktivHealth: – Brisk Walking: Brisk walking is simple yet ... Read More »

Earth tones are an all-around home design trend for 2018. Whether you’re redecorating, changing old carpet for hardwood flooring, or longing for fresh paint and some new accents in the living room, design trends this year are all about texture, style and surprises.  Sara Babinski, a designer for Armstrong Flooring, ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Sony has released a teaser video The video shows some ripples and a hand to hint new developments The Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact successors are already rumoured Days ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, Sonyhas released a teaser video from the official Xperia account to suggest its arrival ... Read More »

There are times when we tend to consume various beverages on a daily basis assuming that they’d be healthy for us. However, that might not be the case always. Be it milkshakes or fizzy drinks, almost all of these contain artificial flavours and sweeteners that can prove to be quite ... Read More »

Scientists have found a new way to kill liver cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth. They have developed a two-way process to achieve the goal and starve the liver cancer. The researchers explained the process as first, they silenced a key cellular enzyme, and then they added a powerful drug. ... Read More »

On January 28, Mumbai will witness Pedal-O-Thon, a non-profit initiative by Oberoi International School’s high school students. The event is in partnership with the Fellowship of the Physically Handicapped, an NGO that aims to unite citizens of Mumbai (from grades 8-12) to cycle for a cause and become a part ... Read More »

Sugar is one of the most commonly used and easily available sweeteners across the world. However, when it comes to its nutritional properties, it is not-so-healthy. Do you happen to be a tea lover who often ends up putting a lot of sugar in their tea? If yes, then it’s time ... Read More »