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Herbs, Spices May Help Boost Heart'S Health

New Delhi, 20 Nov (ANI) : A new study has found that spices and herbs don't just add flavor to your food, but may also help boost your heart's health. The ingredients which are rich in antioxidants may help improve triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids. Triglyceride levels rise after eating a high-fat meal which can increase the risk of heart disease and if a high-antioxidant spice blend is incorporated into the meal it may reduce triglyceride levels. Herbs and spices such as Cinnamon and Garlic help reducing the cholesterol level and decrease the risk of heart problem.

Nov 20, 2014

Mentally Challenging Occupation Keeps the Brain Sharp: Study

A study reported in Neurology found that certain jobs that involved mental challenges and demanded a more complex work with other people help to keep the brain sharp.

Nov 20, 2014

Turmeric Enhances Memory; 4 Research-Proven Health Benefits

Regular intake of turmeric can benefit diabetics, who are at greater risk of developing cognitive impairment, according to a study.

Nov 20, 2014

Vitamin D Deficiency Can Kill You Early: Research

People in the study, who had genetically lower levels of vitamin D, had 30% increased risk of death and 40% increased risk of dying from cancer than the others.

Nov 20, 2014

Physical Activity Reduces Parkinson's Disease, Suggests Latest Research

Involving in a medium amount of physical activity - at least one hour per day- lowered risk of Parkinson's disease in men by 45 percent.

Nov 20, 2014

Baby Born in India with 4 Arms and Legs Acquires God Status

The new-born, has already become the centre of attraction in Baruipur village in West Bengal.

Nov 19, 2014

Too Much 'Junk Food' Can Lead To Memory Loss

New Delhi, 19 Nov (ANI): If you can't resist a burger, you are probably in a trouble as a new study has shown that too much of junk food can destroy your memory, especially of young to middle-aged men. Trans fats which are found in foods like high-fat cakes, pastries, chips and fast foods can lead to memory loss. Such foods have different effects on oxidative stress and cell energy and trans fats which have been prooxidant and linked adversely to cell energy might show the opposite effect. Oxidative stress has also been associated with the development of diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Nov 19, 2014

Google and its Users Jointly Raise $7.5 Million to End Ebola, CEO Larry Page Donates $15 Million

Google donates $2 for every dollar sent it by the users.

Nov 19, 2014

Mediterranean Diet is Best Way to Lose Weight, Not Calorie Restriction

The study reported in the Postgraduate Medical Journal (PMJ) found that concentrating more on "good nutrition" than "calorie restriction" was the best way to combat obesity.

Nov 19, 2014

Eat Walnuts to Prevent Prostate Cancer; 6 Other Health Benefits

Researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC DAVIS) in US conducted experiments on mice models and found that eating a diet high in walnuts slowed growth of prostate cancer in the animals.

Nov 19, 2014

How safe are you? Antibacterial Chemical in Soaps, Toothpastes, Cosmetics can Damage Liver, Cause Cancer

In a study reported in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, prolonged exposure to triclosan led to the development of liver fibrosis and cancer in laboratory mice.

Nov 19, 2014

Tomato Idiyappam/ Sevai

Tomato Idiyappam/ Sevai Ingredients String hoppers/ Idiyappam/ Sevai - 1 pack Onion - 2 medium chopped Tomato - 3 medium chopped Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Sambar powder/ Red chilli powder - 2 tsp Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Ghee - 1 tsp Oil - 1 tbsp For Tempering Urad Dal - 1 tsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp A few Curry leaves Method: 1. Cook the String hoppers/ Idiyappam/ Sevai according to the package direction. Here we cooked it in hot water for 5 minutes and strained it. 2. Take a wide pan for a good mixing, add oil and temper ingredients urad dal, cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds starts splattering add onions, asafoetida powder and a few curry leaves. 3. Once onion turns golden brown color add tomato, salt, turmeric powder and sambar powder/ red chilli powder. Mix well and cook until mushy. 4. Tomatoes are nicely mashed up now slowly add cooked String hoppers/ Idiyappam/ Sevai and start mixing it. 5. Final touch is add spoon full of ghee and mix it. Like us on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/HomeCookingShow Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/VentunoCooking Subscribe to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoHomeCooking A Ventuno Production : http://www.ventunotech.com

Nov 18, 2014

Aversion Therapy with Rotten Fish, Eggs can Help Quit Smoking

People exposed to a mixture of cigarette smoke and rotten eggs or fish during sleep experienced a considerable reduction in the number of cigarettes they smoked the next day.

Nov 18, 2014

How to improve your heart's health this festive season

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): With holiday season round the corner, it is easy to delve into foods which are high in cholesterol, increases the risk of high blood pressure and have poor circulation which are 3 major factors that affect overall heart health. However, there are few ways boost your heart's health this festive as simply by adding certain nutrients and foods to the diet may decrease risk for heart disease. Few of these nutrients include Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Blueberries, Oat Beta-Glucan, Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin K, low-fat milk products, Almonds and Walnuts. All these nutrients either helps lowering the blood pressure and effectively lowers the cholesterol level which eventually reduces the risk of heart disease.

Nov 18, 2014

How to take care of your Skin when you're old

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Studies have showed that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning damages the DNA in our skin cells and it also leads to premature skin aging in the form of wrinkles and sun spots.According to a study it is possible to have vibrant skin at any age, as long as you take proper care for your skin. It is suggested that one should use mild, unscented and gentle skin care products year-round and should avoid deodorant soaps, alcohol-based toners and products that contain fragrance which can leave aging skin feeling irritated and dry.One should also be gentle with acne-prone skin as overuse of anti-acne cleansers and products may irritate your skin. One should make sure that all skin care products and cosmetics are labeled non-acnegenic or oil-free. In addition, wash gently, as scrubbing can further irritate the skin.

Nov 18, 2014