DIET & FITNESS

The “Bangerz” singer Miley Cyrus is clearly the most talked about celebrity, presently. It is her hot and sensational moves while twerking on-stage or her sensuous dance in the videos of the songs of her new album “Bangersz” that has given the status of "the most popular celeb.”

People spend countless time, energy and money on finding quick fixes to looking young. Creams, diets and pills are being discovered for every problem and possibly have an effect in the future. But for Susan Reynolds, the secret to maintaining a youthful glow is to skip hot meals and go raw.

Being fit is almost everyone's agenda. How to become fit in this fast-paced era? Getting Fitbit Force, a new electronic fitness gadget, can contribute to the endeavor and this will be available in Australia next year.

A recent research has found that the most effective cure against hangovers can be beverages, Sprite and soda water. The study was conducted in a Chinese laboratory at the Sun Yet-Sun University in Guangzhou, China.

According to a survey by Choice, online weight loss programmes are designed more to cause loss of money than loss of weight

A fat letter was sent to an 11-year-old girl's parents after the school had a mandatory health screening which includes determining the BMI of the children in the school. The young girl's BMI was allegedly too high.

A recent study claims that a particular compound present in drinking red wine may actually help in killing cancer cells. Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, can be modified to enter the human body tissues and kill malignant cells.

After delivery of a baby, your abdominal muscles will be sore for a while. They will work and function normally; however, they will get sore more easily. This is expected. These are growth pains as your muscles build back up to their normal size and strength. So you need to slowly return to your normal exercise routine.

Damage to spinal discs, pressure on nerves, misalignment or inflammation of joints, damaged ligaments, or diseased vertebrae can all lead to backache. Other common causes include pregnancy, a bad sitting posture, a bed which does not support your body correctly, a job which involves lifting heavy objects, or suddenly taking up a new sporting activity. A good chiropractor or osteopath should be able to cure most forms of backache, but in the long term a healthy diet may prevent it occurring in th...

According to Vee Koppelman, founder of beauty supplies site VZ Hair, "Diet Slimming Perfume is a fantastic new product for dieters and those keen to lose a few pounds before baring all on the beach or at a summer wedding."

Yoga Healing for Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is typically brought on by repetitive motion, overuse, or a direct injury. If you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation and pain. Specifically, the tendon and muscles (especially the extensor carpi redialis mu...

Any material placed on the skin has the potential to be absorbed into the bloodstream and may be able to cross the placenta. So women need to be cautious before choosing or rather using products from the media friendly market. In case you're unsure what's safe, take specific products to your doctor for analysis.

Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy.

Metabolism describes the complex processes that regulate how we convert food into energy. As known to us energy output increases during exercise, exercise also speeds up the metabolic rate at which we burn off calories for up to 24 hours after activity. Exercise increases the amount of muscle mass in the body, and the more muscle mass you have the more calories you use up.

A relaxation drink is a non-alcoholic beverage containing calming ingredients which may be found in nature. It is a functional beverage which is similar to calming tea but unlike calming tea, it may contain more than one active ingredient. Relaxation drinks are also served chilled and may be carbonated.

Why do patients gain a significant amount of weight when on insulin therapy? Several proposed theories include decreased glycosuria due to improved glycemic control, the anabolic effects of insulin itself, decreased metabolic rate, aggressive treatment of hypoglycemia, and defensive eating to prevent hypoglycemia or deal with the fear of hypoglycemia.

According to reflexologists, the health and condition of the body can be read from the hands and feet. By massaging certain reflex points on these extremities, therapists believe that it is possible to improve the health of every organ and body system and, therefore, to encourage the body to work more efficiently. Like the Eastern therapies of acupressure, acupuncture and shiatsu, reflexology works on the theory that health depends on the flow of energy within the body. In the eastern therapies...

Keep in mind, variety is the spice of life, so enjoy rock climbing, Rollerblading, cycling, hiking, jogging, or skiing with friends, which are excellent ways to stay socially active and keep the body fit.

There has been an Inspiring turn around for Georgia Davis, once dubbed as the “Worlds fattest teen.” The 20 year old has lost 115 kilos and now weighs about 235 kilos, down from 350 kilos. Ms Davis told The Sun that she wanted to “live and be normal.”

“There’s nothing to eat”. That is undoubtedly one of the most depressing statements you ever make when you open the refrigerator and there’s nothing you want to eat. Wouldn’t it make life easy to make quick, easy, appetizing meals any time of the day? Stock these great food options in your fridge for those untimely hunger pangs. Bon appetit!

In Jackman’s own words, he wanted a monstrous body for Wolverine. And so he did by gymming for hours on end, and following what is called the Fasting Diet...

Organic foods have been around for a while now. Some of us are even used to having them every day now. But can you really differentiate organic foods from non organic ones? Can you pick which one is which if two oranges are placed right in front of you, both delicious looking and beautiful in colour? Both full of Vitamin C, both with a good amount of fiber, both free of cholesterol, so which one do you choose and how? Get the facts right before you go grocery shopping the next time.

As per the nutrition expert, Dr David Ludwig the director of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children's Hospital, sugar in fruits is healthy and does not leave a negative impact on your health. On the contrary in the recent Journal of the American Medical association he cited that eating fruits decreases your body weight and the risk of obesity.

We love beer. We all love beer. We love it so much that often we wonder what else can be done with it apart from just drinking it. Well, good news then! There's much more to beer than meets the eye. There are so many cool ways to use beer. Undeniably, researchers have showed that drinking beer in moderation has huge health benefits. But now, it is time to give way to the mighty drink and make it an even larger part of our lives.

The English derided what the Scottish ate, and yet the Scots were really on the right track! Once dismissed as horse feed, oats have travelled a long way indeed to now be labeled as health food.

The economy is taking a dip and so monthly groceries are being planned a little more carefully. One of the top spends is often baby food – which can be avoided by simply cooking the same at home thereby ensuring the food is fresher, healthier, tastier and preservative free.

You child needs food that boost energy

Learn how you can get the best bikini body ever in Six easy exercises. These exercises are designed to target and reshape your "swimsuit zones" - your tummy, thighs and hips - the body parts that tend to stand out in a bathing suit. You can do these exercises in the convenience of your own home.

Today we live at a pace that would have seemed unbelievable and indeed impossible to our grandparents. With the increasing demand of jobs, long travel, odd working hours, bringing up children and hectic social lives. We tend to become tired and rundown. Besides our bodies are under constant assault from pollution, stress, bad posture, sedentary jobs and own bad eating habits.