Science & Health

Higher exposure to takeaway food doubles the risk of obesity

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): A new study has revealed that people exposed to takeaway food outlets around them are more to be obese, as they are more likely to consume more of these foods. The study conducted by University of Cambridge found that individuals were exposed to 48 percent more takeaway outlets at work than at home and the average exposure combining home, work neighborhoods and commuting routes was 32 outlets. According to the study, people who were most exposed to fast food options consumed on average 5.7 grams more takeaway food than those who were least exposed. The study is published in British Medical Journal.

Mar 17, 2014

Supta Virasana, Reclining Heros Pose

Supta Virasana, or Reclining Hero's Pose, is the reclining variation of Virasana, a seated yoga pose, with the legs bent at the knees and the calves resting alongside the thighs, feet pointing backward. It is considered an intermediate pose that deeply stretches the back, legs, knees, hips and chest. https://www.facebook.com/VentunoYoga Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentunoYoga YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoYoga A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 15, 2014

Virasana & Adho Mukha Virasana

A basic, seated posture, Virasana or Hero Pose, is excellent for meditation. It is also a wonderful pose for keeping your knees mobile and healthy. Avoid Virasana if you have had a knee or ankle injury. Also in this webisode, you can watch a variation Adho Mukha Virasana, also called a child pose! https://www.facebook.com/VentunoYoga Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentunoYoga YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoYoga A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 15, 2014

The wine drinker's diet

Scientists have identified some 6,000 antioxidants in wine, especially wines made with grape skins, which turn the wines red in colour. In general, foods that have dark pigments, such as blueberries, cherries, spinach or kale, are also packed with cell-protecting chemicals. In dieting right we will see The wine drinker's diet. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VentunoDiet Twitter : https://twitter.com/VentunoDiet YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoDiet A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 15, 2014

Different kinds of Burpees

Burpee is a full body exercise used in strength training and as an aerobic exercise. Today in fast track to fitness we will see how to do different kinds of Burpees. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 15, 2014

NASA Offers $35,000 Cash Prize for Citizens to Help Find Dangerous Asteroids

NASA, the US space agency has collaborated with Planetary Resources, asteroid-mining company, to kick off a contest series named "Asteroid Data Hunter.

Mar 14, 2014

Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: NASA Joins in the Hunt

NASA, on Monday 10 March started examining for the possible locations and how it can contribute to the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370.

Mar 14, 2014

Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: How Long Can Passengers Survive in Water?

Though the primary concern over a plane crash in the open sea is surviving the crash itself, over 95 percent of the passengers involved in a crash can survive, according to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Mar 14, 2014

Core and Upper body Workout

In this episode of Fast track to Fitness we are going to do three different workouts to strenghten your core and upper body. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 14, 2014

Oxytocin Nasal Spray Brings Hopes to Anorexic Patients

Oxytocin, popularly known as "love hormone" can help treat anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder commonly found among teenagers, researchers reveal.

Mar 14, 2014

Bharadvajasana Variation 1

Named after the saint Bharadvaj, this is another sitting asana (posture) that helps stretching spine, shoulders and hips. This posture massages the abdominal organs and improves digestion. It also relieves lumbago, cervicalgia and sciatica in addition to reducing stress and strengthening lower back for a mother during pregnancy https://www.facebook.com/VentunoYoga Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentunoYoga YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoYoga A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 13, 2014

Pregnancy Related Diabetes may Increase Risk of Heart Disease: Study

A recent study has found that women with gestational diabetes may experience heart disease later in life even though they do not suffer from metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes during their pregnancy.

Mar 13, 2014

Even Slight Increase in Blood Pressure Can Cause Strokes: Study

Even a slight rise in the blood pressure from the normal, commonly known as prehypertension, can increase the risk of strokes, a new study from China says.

Mar 13, 2014

New Secrets of Chinese Terracotta Warrior Weapons Revealed

Scientists have recently found how the bronze triggers were manufactured for the crossbows of the 8,000 terracotta warriors.

Mar 13, 2014

Health Benefits of Cucumber

As summer is approaching and the thermometers keep rising, its essential to keep ourselves hydrated and cool. And also keep our digestive juices in control! Cucumber is the first and foremost in the list that can help us fight the summer! Cucumber keeps you hydrated. It fights heat, both inside and outside. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VentunoDiet Twitter : https://twitter.com/VentunoDiet YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoDiet A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 13, 2014