Wellness

From dengue to swine flu--here is a round-up of the most alarming health issues of 2015.

Other positively enhancing practices should also include skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth and breastfeeding.

"An ideal fitness package should have five days of cardio, three days of strength training and two days of flexibility sessions," says Nisha Varma, Reebok Master Trainer.

GERD, popularly called acidity, can now be cured in India by a new technique--Anti-reflux mucosectomy--the first time in the world outside Japan.

Forever Fit is a crowd-sourcing web group on Facebook that provides you with all the inspiration you need to shed extra kilos and remain fit.

A glass of clean drinking water contains 10 million 'good' bacteria which may help purify the water and keep it safe, a new study has claimed.

Bioactive glass fillings can not only reduce the ability of bacteria to attack but can even provide minerals that are needed to replace the lost tooth.

You need to tell your children that the number on the scale is not a defining factor when it comes to developing high self-esteem.

Dr Issac Mathai, MD, Soukya, is an alternative medicine expert; he suggests three ways to ease constipation.

Take note, ladies! These easy and fun exercises will also provide some cardiovascular workout.

Looking for a new way to relax those muscles? Let water take over.

Struggling to stick to your fitness regime? Have a cup of coffee!

Intensive bouts of exercise can lead to significant and progressive decline in sleep quality, says a new study.

If you are already showing higher than normal blood sugar levels as you spend more and more hours in office--enroll for an intervention programme at your workplace if it offers one immediately.