The winter months haven’t been kind to us. They haven’t helped our skin, our health motivation or our wallets. With the months of our hibernation drawing to a close, here are six winter habits to kick the curb for good (or until next December): 1. The...
India, sometimes dubbed "pharmacy to the developing world", is facing pressure to change strict patent laws as it negotiates a trade deal with Europe. That would make it easier for drug companies to prevent the generic manufacture of medicines widely...
Diets are painful and sometimes just plain boring. But you can make it easier for yourself by just following these Instagram handles that are all about clean eating. The recipes they post and the pictures they put up are so alluring that you will want...
Veganism has become a popular way of life especially after celebrities like Aamir Khan, Jaqueline Fernandez and Neha Dhupia talked out loud about how beneficial it has proven. Cutting out animal products completely from your diet (Read: cheese) isn't...
Everyone has that one terrible habit. Mine is nail biting. It’s not favorable as far as habits go, but nail biting has benefits that actually explain a lot. I’m also not allergic to anything and have a rock solid immune system, and that may have something...
Nobody feels neutral about CrossFit. Whether you launch into fiery tirades at the mention of your local “box” (Cross-speak for gym) or can’t tell your friends about your cut muscles enough, it inspires something of a passion in all of us. CrossFitters...
Cranberry juice is a popular folk remedy for staving off urinary tract infections and the berries contain chemical compounds with potentially powerful antibacterial properties. But clinical trials that have tested cranberry products have yielded mixed...
Your mind plays a big role in your happiness. If you are the type who thinks about all the good things happening to others while neglecting all the good in your life, you are obviously sad. So to be a happy, cheerful person here are some mind tricks you...
Flaxseed may not ever figure in your thoughts, except for ‘Blearrghh!', but these tiny little seeds have the potential to be your body's best friend. And we are not exaggerating. For women, in particular, flaxseeds are your solution to hormonal weight...
If anyone has doubts that the United Kingdom's Advertising Standards Authority reads its complaint mail, this should put that to rest. Per Fashionista, a lone detractor submitted a grievance to the British ad watchdog about a Gucci ad campaign, and now...
Men are twice as likely as women to get cancer of the mouth and throat linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, researchers say. For men, the risk of HPV-driven cancers of the head and neck rise...
There has been no improvement in screening rates for Indigenous women in the 25-year history of the Australian National Cervical Cancer Screening Program (NCSP), a study shows. Research also showed Indigenous women were twice as likely to develop cervical...
It occurs when the allergen is a food, whose contact, ingestion or inhalation causes allergy symptoms. It is a common problem (about 5% of the population), especially in children. A large percentage of children suffer from various food intolerance reactions...
According to a recent study, popping contraceptive pills could protect against one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The study in mice suggested that a female sex hormone, estradiol (E2), exerts its protective effect against herpes...
Healthy foodies may agree on many nutrition topics, but here's one that's still up for debate: What's better, smoothies or juices? In my opinion there are pros and cons to each drink, so it really comes down to your personal needs and goals. To figure...
As Congress and the Obama administration argue over funds for fighting the Zika virus, private donations — in cash, condoms and mosquito repellent, for example — are helping fill the gap in Puerto Rico. Officials there say they are losing precious time...
It’s all around us—in our houses, walls, plumbing pipes, bottles and cans, rugs, dental fillings, eyeglass lenses, phones, cars, garden mulch and much more. We are talking, of course, about plastic. Aside from the devastating impact on the planet’s health,...
We all know drinking can be fun every once in a while. It helps you loosen up, wind down and feel relaxed. Sure, grabbing a drink with friends, dates, co-workers, etc. sounds harmless enough. Sometimes, it’s hard to turn down a glass of wine or a cocktail...
While manual workers have a high prevalence of back pain, a new survey has revealed desk workers are increasingly suffering too. Backpainhelp.com have revealed a shopping 31 per cent of people believe their office work stations caused bad posture and...
Cancer is one of the most scariest words that we get to hear nowadays. Any person belonging to any age can suffer from this fatal disease. One among the most common cancers that is found among women is uterine cancer. Even when we claim that we are updated...
The countdown for the ultimate superhero showdown has begun, as we’re just a week away from the much-awaited release of Batman v Superman (BvS). Actors Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill will be seen portraying the roles of evergreen heroes Batman and Superman,...
The internet is plagued with resources telling you what to do and they are often contradictory. Take a look at these 10 health myths - were you deceived by any of them? 1. Drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated Research has revealed that...
March 30, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the emersion of the “dad bod,” the Internet sensation that turned dads everywhere upside down. Everyone was talking about it. You could not refresh Twitter without seeing another think piece or meme with...
Three out of five doctors say that 'unruly lifestyle' is the major cause of India becoming the diabetic capital of the world, a survey has found. A total of 1,617 doctors responded to questions pertaining to the causes of rise in diabetic cases in India...
http://cdn29.elitedaily.com/content/uploads/2016/02/15112608/elitedaily-studio-firma-bottled-water.jpgWhen’s the last time you went to a restaurant and ordered “50 percent protein, 30 percent carbs and a side of fats”? Probably never. Figuring out how...