Practising yoga regularly can slow down ageing of the brain and help it stay young, claims a study. The study by the researchers of the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), said that yoga might help in prevention of age-related degeneration by changing cardiometabolic risk factors and brain-derived ... Read More »

Many find questions asked of them during checkups to be intrusive and in some cases, doctors themselves are uncomfortable talking about sexual health Health care on their own terms, rather than having to visit a doctor’s office (Representational Image) We’re taught to feel shame around our sexuality from a young ... Read More »

Losing weight by getting fit is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but it is tricky to maintain. While exercising at any time of the day is beneficial, if you’re looking to achieve optimum results in terms of weight loss, the timing of your workout is crucial. If you’re ... Read More »

Buyers of either Redmi 5A variant can get Rs. 1,000 cashback from Reliance Jio HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi Redmi 5A price in India starts at Rs. 5,999 for 2GB RAM variant However, first 5 million 2GB RAM units sold will get a Rs. 1,000 discount The 3GB RAM variant price starts at ... Read More »

Mashable’s sign in their New York office. Mashable was in deep trouble financially before it sold for far below its one-time valuation of $250 million, according to documents reviewed by Business Insider. The company was heavily reliant on digital media advertising revenue, the documents show. It also lost $4.2 million in the three ... Read More »

Illustration: Lazaro Gamio / Axios The health care industry has leapt into an arms race of mergers and acquisitions — but it’s not clear whether, or how much, those deals would ultimately benefit patients. Why it matters: Executives say the deals will save money and improve care. But independent research does not support those claims, and the ... Read More »

Last week, the FDA approved a first-of-its-kind medical device to track whether patients are actually taking their medications. The device is a triumph of technology—it may represent an important tool to support team-based care for complex patients—but it forces us to consider a host of new questions about the limits ... Read More »

To the Editor: Re “The Ivory Tower Can’t Keep Ignoring Tech,” by Cathy O’Neil (Op-Ed, nytimes.com, Nov. 14): Ms. O’Neil is right to argue that the study of the effect and ethics of digital technology is urgent, important and deserving of more attention. But we disagree when she suggests that ... Read More »

Fixing the balance of gut bacteria by introducing a specific kind of “good” bug could help treat Crohn’s disease, a painful, inflammatory bowel condition that affects millions worldwide, said researchers. Symptoms of Crohn’s disease include frequent diarrhea, fever, cramping, fatigue, rectal bleeding and unexplained weight loss. Previous research said that ... Read More »

If Miami is the Magic City, Craig Robins is its tireless conjurer. As founder and chief executive of the real estate company Dacra, Robins has been pulling off seemingly impossible feats since the late 1980s. He transformed the moribund art deco neighbourhood of South Beach into a glittering destination. More ... Read More »

Fruits are the one of the most healthiest foods on this planet, rich in nutrients helping the body to cope up with a variety of deficiencies and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. According to nutritionists, half of the portion of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables, to provide ... Read More »

Could a state in one of the farthest corners of our country finally help us turn a corner on health care? It looked like that on Tuesday when the people of Maine voted decisively to expand Medicaid over the wishes of their governor, Paul LePage, bringing health care coverage to 70,000 people ... Read More »