We know sitting at a desk all day is bad for us. But not everyone has a company gym membership or a workweek that allows for morning and afternoon fitness classes. So here are six stretches that loosen the muscles made most stiff by sitting. No gym equipment or extended lunch hours required! 1. Neck And […]
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Power Nap for Productivity
If you were an employee at Google, you would be among the fortunate few to get yourself a ‘Power-Nap Pod’, a specially designed chair to take a short nap, which will wake you up with vibrations and music. Power napping is getting increasingly popular the world over due to its instant results. Many companies are […]
Jogging for better Health
Feeling lazy lately, thinking how tiresome jogging can be? Well, it’s just in the mind and once you start, it will eventually become a habit and a cakewalk! Just take out half an hour everyday and jog, and it will help immensely. Here are some of the benefits that jogging offers: -Jogging for even about […]
Melons: Good For Summer
The juicy sweetness of melons gives you the satisfaction of dessert without the hit to your waistline. The natural sweetness found in watermelons and cantaloupes can help you turn away from those ingredients to avoid: white table sugar (known as sucrose), corn syrup, and honey, all of which provide calories and few nutrients. Melons may […]
Swimming: An All- Round Exercise
Swimming is a great form of all-round exercise. It’s ideal if you want to be more active and stay healthy, whatever your age or ability. Regular swimming can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control. Swimming is a […]
Curd and Sugar-A Cooling Health Shot
A good source of protein and calcium, yogurt is a healthy addition to your diet. Like most things, however, moderation is key when it comes to eating certain types of yogurt. Though it contains some naturally occurring sugars, it can also contain a large amount of added sugar, which is something you need to limit […]
Garlic: An All-Around Health Boosting Herb
Garlic is well known as a natural health remedy that has long been used to treat various ailments. It is extremely easy to source in most countries and can be consumed cooked or fresh. It is most easily included in your food or can be eaten on its own. You don’t need to limit yourself […]
How we rated health insurance
Published in Mint on 17th January 2014, Written by Kapil Mehta In July 2013, after Mint had published the first health insurance rating, I received a call from an angry public relations executive of an insurer. “Why have you rated our product low?” he demanded. I pointed him to the rating criteria that were published, […]
Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk
Putting in a full day at the office can make it hard to find the time to exercise. But most of us have a bit of a lag between tasks as we sit in front of our computers, and we can take advantage of a few minutes here and a few minutes there to get […]
Breakfast mistakes to avoid
It’s the most important meal of the day, so it certainly deserves some talk time here on the blog. Eating a good breakfast every morning helps you be more productive, focused, alert, and energized, so why would anyone want to skip it? Getting into the habit of eating a healthy breakfast is one of the […]