http://www.livemint.com/SectionPages/Health.aspx?NavId=5&NavsId=26 Health- Livemint.com | © CopyRight HT Media Ltd. 2009 en-Us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:40:23 GMT 60 http://www.livemint.com/ http://www.livemint.com/Images/livemintbeta_rss.gif 144 33 http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/16214308/What-it-takes-to-be-starshape.html A well-toned body doesn’t come easy. Qualified fitness trainers and tailor-made regimens help Bollywood’s leading ladies look the part Blessy Augustine Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/16214308/What-it-takes-to-be-starshape.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/16214428/River-of-disease.html As the Yamuna deteriorates, Delhi’s residents are becoming sicker and sicker says a new study Chitra Narayanan Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/16214428/River-of-disease.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/09203020/10-surprisingly-palatable-pres.html Recent research shows small steps can help keep you healthy, with no fear of side effects Kavita Devgan Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/09203020/10-surprisingly-palatable-pres.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/09203152/The-claims-the-facts-and-the.html Studies in which men and women are immersed in cold water have found that the body’s reaction depends primarily on size and body fat Anahad O’Conner / NYT Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:01:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/09203152/The-claims-the-facts-and-the.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/02223152/Stretching-the-limits-of-fitne.html Recent studies suggest that stretching before or after exercise does not prevent muscle soreness or muscle injury. It seems to have limited use at best Treadmill | Rajat Chauhan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:01:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/02223152/Stretching-the-limits-of-fitne.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/02223030/Burnout-at-work-and-play.html Countering overwork with exercise is not quite a foolproof prescription for success or health Chitra Narayanan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/02223030/Burnout-at-work-and-play.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/26204040/Countdown-12-hours-to-the-rac.html You’ve taken big strides—signing up for the marathon event in your city and practising daily for it. If you don’t want start on the wrong-foot on the day of the race, make sure you follow this checklist before the D-day Rajat Chauhan Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:25:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/26204040/Countdown-12-hours-to-the-rac.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/19202153/4pm-snack-attack.html Are your tea breaks potato-chip pig-outs or ‘namkeen’ munching sessions? We got nutritionists to weigh 10 popular picks from your office canteen. Find out if these are sinful or sensible Kavita Devgan Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:15:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/19202153/4pm-snack-attack.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/19202303/The-claims-the-facts-the-bot.html Research suggests that at least in some circumstances, blindness can heighten other senses Anahad O’connor / NYT Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:53:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/19202303/The-claims-the-facts-the-bot.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/14213836/Have-a-green-diwali-please.html Air and noise pollution aside, a fiery Diwali celebration is bad news for flora and fauna Planter’s Club | Benita Sen Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:08:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/14213836/Have-a-green-diwali-please.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/12223756/Vertigo-The-dizzying-disorder.html With causes as varied as anxiety, viral infection, brain trauma and spondylosis, vertigo can sometimes be life-altering. Sufferers of milder cases often just put up with it. But simple exercises and counselling can help you regain your balance Archana Rai Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:33:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/12223756/Vertigo-The-dizzying-disorder.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/12223848/Dial-up-if-depressed.html Reasearch shows that patients of depression have benefited significantly from a structured telephone programme to manage the condition Breaking Through | Seema Singh Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:08:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/12223848/Dial-up-if-depressed.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/05203924/Fighting-the-flu-boost-your-i.html As the festive shopping, meeting and greeting sessions begin, the flu season will also get into full swing. Some people manage to catch every fever and sniffle going around, while others remain hale and hearty. The difference is in the immunity level. Here’s how to improve yours Kavita Devgan Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/05203924/Fighting-the-flu-boost-your-i.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/05204006/Health-scores-on-the-job.html New medical services go beyond the executive health check-up to offer a risk assessment that companies can actually act on Archana Rai Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/10/05204006/Health-scores-on-the-job.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/28193712/Basic-Instinct-Sex-and-common.html The Indian cricket team’s new carnal strategy may have many ducking for cover, but research suggests that sex does help boost performance, even at the workplace Bobby John Varkey Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/28193712/Basic-Instinct-Sex-and-common.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/28200211/Footwear-or-Bare.html Do we need shoes at all? Or were we designed to run barefoot? Treadmill | Rajat Chauhan Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/28200211/Footwear-or-Bare.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/21205225/Help-your-heart-with-the-good.html Eat right and exercise to boost the good cholesterol and banish the bad kind. Ahead of World Heart Day on 27 September, we tell you how to manage your cholesterol levels the natural way Chitra Narayanan Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:12:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/21205225/Help-your-heart-with-the-good.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/21193803/Taking-heart-care-to-work.html The World Health Organization estimates that by next year 60% of the world’s cardiac patients will be Indian Kavita Devgan Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:28:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/21193803/Taking-heart-care-to-work.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/21204314/Vanishing-aid.html Stents that can dissolve and disappear are expected to revolutionize cardiac care, say doctors Chitra Narayanan Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:13:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/21204314/Vanishing-aid.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/14210630/Your-phone-as-a-personal-train.html If you are a fitness freak, it’s time you tapped the computing power of your smartphone. From simple applications such as calorie counters to complex ones that calculate the metabolic rate, your phone could well be your best instructor Roy Furchgott / NYT Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:38:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/09/14210630/Your-phone-as-a-personal-train.html