Science & Health

Pilates Introduction Part 3

This is the third and last webisode of Introduction to Pilates. In this webisode, Divya Rolla explains the importance of the 4th and 5th principles of Pilates, the Scapular Stabilization and Cervical Placement. in our following episodes, we will discover more about Pilates and its benefits! Keep watching!!!

Mar 19, 2014

Bumblebees Can be Trained to Crack Puzzles for Treats: Researchers find

University of Guelph researchers have recently come up with new studies about training Bumblebees to solve problems by rewarding them with food for an exchange.

Mar 19, 2014

World's 10 Most Polluted Cities: Ludhiana and Kanpur Figure in the List

According to a WHO report, Ludhiana ranks fourth among the most polluted cities in the world, while Kanpur holds ninth position.

Mar 19, 2014

CIA Infected African Americans with HIV? 12 Percent Americans Believe in Medical Conspiracy Theory

A new survey suggests that about half of the American adults believe in at least one medical conspiracy theory.

Mar 19, 2014

Cholesterol Lowering Drug Slows Progression of Advanced Multiple Sclerosis

Certain drugs commonly used to treat high cholesterol can also help slow down progression of a nervous system disease known as multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers say.

Mar 19, 2014

Want a Cookie or a Smoke? Play Tetris Instead

Playing the visual game, Tetris can reduce the strength of nicotine and food cravings, according to a new study.

Mar 19, 2014

Plight of Pangolin: Highly Trafficked Mammal on Land Need More Protection

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) reports pangolin as the highly trafficked mammal and most pangolin species are holding on for survival.

Mar 18, 2014

Honey Highly Effective in Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs: Study

Honey can be used to fight infections, including the ones that are antibiotic-resistant, a new study says.

Mar 18, 2014

Study Links Vigorous Exercise to Lowered Flu Risk; Other Methods to Keep Flu at Bay

Engaging in vigorous exercise may help reduce risk of developing flu, a new online survey reveals.

Mar 18, 2014

Major Discovery Boosts Big Bang Theory: Scientists Find Evidence of Universe's Early Growth Spurt

In an immense breakthrough, a team of top international researchers believe that they have finally found the point of time when the universe came into being.

Mar 18, 2014

Venom of Cone Snails Highly Effective in Treating Chronic Nerve Pain: Study

Certain substances derived from cone snail venom can be used to treat chronic nerve pain, researchers reveal.

Mar 17, 2014

Tequila Plant Sweetener May Aid Diabetes, Lose Weight

A sweetener produced from a plant that is used in making tequila can lower glucose levels and help people with type 2 diabetes and will also help lose weight.

Mar 17, 2014

Searchers Depending On Satellite Data to Find Missing Malaysian Airlines

As the search of the missing Malaysia Airlines continues, searchers are depending on satellite data which were never used before.

Mar 17, 2014

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