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image Sleep is essential for health According to researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, those who sleep less than seven hours a night are nearly three times more likely to develop a cold than those who get eight or more hours of shuteye. "This study further supports just how important a consistent sleep schedule is to our health," says Dr Carol Ash, a leading sleep expert and medical director of the Sleep for Life center in Hillsborough, NJ. Here's what else Dr Ash had to say. Sheknows.com (SK): What does this study say about the importance of sleep?   Carol Ash (CA): It shows what those of us in the sleep field have been trying to stress for years: Les
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image If you've stuck to your New Year's resolutions and are feeling (and looking) better than ever, why blow it all on one dessert on Feb. 14? This Valentine's Day, have your cake and still stay svelte by enjoying one of these low-fat chocolate desserts!   Serves 2   Ingredients:   About 2 cups French bread, cut into cubes 1/2 cup nonfat milk 2-1/2 tablespoons light cream 1-1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon Patron XO Dark Cafe 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 tablespoons chopped milk chocolate   Directions:   Whisk the cream, milk, cocoa powder, Patron, vanilla and egg together in a mixing bo
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image We all make a bad love decision now and then. It can land you in a relationship that isn’t right for you, or compromise a relationship that is working. Here are a few simple ways to minimize love-related mishaps. Woman thinking about relationship   1. THINK THINGS THROUGH.   Whether you're trying to figure out whether you want to move in with your significant other, break up with someone who's frustrating you, or say yes to a marriage proposal, don't jump into anything if you're unsure. Take the time to think about what you want and what's best for you before making any big decisions about love.   2. RAISE YOUR STANDARDS.   When
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image The essence of a healthy marriage is a supportive spouse. When you have a spouse who can uplift your moods and stand by you even in the toughest situation, marriage becomes meaningful. This is also necessary for a good family. There are points in everyone's life where we get depressed and upset because of various reasons. The busy modern life may sometimes stop us from spending quality time with our family and loved ones and ultimately over a few days we may feel lost. Work related stress is the most commonly seen problem among working individuals. If you notice your partner tired from work, you may well give him a cup of coffee to relax him. However, if you find him down and upset, yo
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image NEW DELHI: While Indian companies are lobbying the government to keep political donations a secret because they don't want to face the risk of victimisation, the country's $110-billion information technology services business appears to have completely skirted what looks like building up into a contentious issue.    They say they don't give anybody any money, and have good reason not to. India's new Companies Act requires firms to disclose names of political parties they give money to in the interests of transparency. The Confederation of Indian Industry lobby group says this leaves them vulnerable to governments formed by parties that haven't got money from
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image Children's Healthcare of Atlanta helps to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic with a new website that helps families set measurable goals to achieve healthy eating and physical activity habits. Mom filling glass of water   Home-cooked meals and impromptu baseball games seem to be things of the past, replaced with pre-packaged foods and hundreds of television stations. Georgians rely more and more on quick-fix foods and effortless entertainment. These sedentary habits are formed at earlier ages than ever before, taking an especially harsh toll on the waistlines of children.   Over the past 15 years, obesity increased by more than 100 percent among children and adoles
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image What? You always end up breaking the piggy bank for that extra pocket money? Here's how to save your piggy from your greedy eyes and hands, of course?   So, you always buy a piggy bank and stuff it with your savings to make a larger saving pool. That too to break it later to use the money? If you want some considerable savings pool to grow and give you a satisfactory kick, don't break it up into pieces every time you see it brimming with coins. Just give some thought and work towards gathering some piggy pots which can be your cash cow. Here's how...   Spot that secret corner This is essential for you as well as your siblings to avoid eye contact with the pi
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image NEW DELHI: Facebook seems all set to make its first Indian acquisition. The social media giant is in talks to buy Bangalore-based product start-up Little Eye Labs, according to a news report in Business Standard.    Founded in May 2012, Little Eye Labs develops a mobile app crash testing service. "Performance analysis and diagnostic tool for Android developers, providing insights into battery, data, memory and more," is how the company describes itself on its Twitter account.    Little Eye Labs team comprises Kumar Rangarajan, Satyam Kandula, Lakshman Kakkirala, Giridhar Murthy, Aditya Kulkarni, Gaurav Lochan, Satheesh Anbalagan and Srikant Sahay. 
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image Marriage is the oldest form of bonding between people to solemnise their coming together. It is the oldest institution that has passed the test of times and adopted through the ages according to evolving cultures and times. Live-in relationship is a new form of union that is taking on the idea of marriage. It has evolved from the western culture and penetrated the sanctity of marriage across all cultures around the world. Live-in relationship is basically an unofficial marriage and coming together of two people living together. Live-in relationship is yet to be recognised in many countries and laws are yet to be established to deal with the idea. Two people consummating their relationship
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image There are some people who are fitness addicts, and others who are fitness fanatics. While the former are not happy until they get their daily fitness fix, there's nothing wrong with what they're doing, as long as they eat sensibly and don't overtax their bodies. But it's the latter that have cause to worry, because they're fanatic in their attempts to lose weight and never gain it back.   And so they work out and work out some more, and they compound their woes by not eating enough or not eating at all. What's the perfect balance for exercise and eating? Read on to find out.   Finding a healthy balance Yes, you need to limit your caloric intake and
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image Your bedroom: where the magic isn't happening anymore. Did you know that with the wave of a sex therapist's wand and a little work from you and your partner, you can reignite the fire and make it burn hotter than ever before? Here's how sex therapy works and why you should try it. WHAT'S GONE WRONG WITH YOUR SEX LIFE? Maybe your partner comes too fast, you have completely lost interest, sex is painful or one of you can't reach orgasm. Feigning nightly migraines to avoid his attempts at a quickie, however, is making it clear that the two of you have gotten off of the good lovin' track and need help to get back on. It's normal for couples' sex life to ebb
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image Shoulders aligned with wrists, knees aligned with hips, chin towards chest, chest towards thighs... so many things to remember! It can be overwhelming trying to master all of the intricacies that go along with each and every pose. Thankfully, that’s what instructors are here for!   Often I notice that students, both new and old, get a little nervous or self-conscious when I or another instructor try to correct their pose. And I totally get it, I’ve been there too! I used to get embarrassed when my yoga teacher would assist me during class, and you'd better bet I avoided eye contact at all costs when I saw he or she headed in my direction. I mean, let’s be hones
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image The art of flirting is not inherited but adapted. With the growing age, both men and women learn the ways of flirting and impressing their crush. When you like a person, you start with the basic stage; which is friendship. The friendship is followed by flirting. Often a lot of impatient guys and girls directly start flirting to impress the other person. There are many ways of flirting and winning over the heart of the crush. From eye contact to verbal conversations, you try various things to flirt with someone. However, we all tend to make silly mistakes while flirting just to impress him/ her. For example, using your friend to flirt and impress the girl you like is a mistake that most of
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image We give you simple exercises to treat lower back ache    Almost everyone suffers from lower back pain at some point or the other. It could be for a variety of reasons and is especially common among adults. It is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury.    Here are some simple tips that will help you overcome it better...    - Avoid positions or activities that increase or cause back pain, use an ice pack when needed and take a painkiller only if you really require it. Most lower back pain gets better when you remain active.    - When your pain is getting relatively lesser, you can opt for simple strengthening exercises for y
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image No body really wants their marriage to end up in a divorce. But the harsh truth of modern life is that a marriage may not be forever. That is why, if it comes to a point when divorce is unavoidable, you must try to get the best divorce settlement possible. Dirty divorce tricks can help you get a better deal from this nasty ordeal. Especially for women divorce is a terrible emotional and financial turmoil. Women need to be financially stable even after divorce. That is why these are special dirty divorce tricks for women to ensure that they stay protected. In most countries, divorce laws favour women. All you have to do is be smart and ensure that your partner is not able to use any dirt divo
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image Communicating with your spouse isn’t always easy; things get lost in translation or fights break out. Here, Sharon Rivkin, MA, MFT and author of Breaking the Argument Cycle: How to Stop Fighting Without Therapy tells us how to communicate better in relationships.   1. LISTEN WITHOUT INTERRUPTING. This is tougher than you might think. Most people don't have good listening skills and get triggered by one word that sets them off to talk about themselves, Rivkin says. Rather than giving into the impulse to talk over your partner, count to five in your head until the urge passes and allow him to finish talking.   2. USE "I" STATEMENTS. Talk about how some
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image We are programmed to believe that losing weight is a Herculean task, which involves grueling exercise schedules, crash diets and drastic lifestyle changes.    But the truth is far from it. Yes, you need exercise to feel and be your best and healthy eating should be a part of your daily life, but weight loss isn't just about a one hour fitness routine or some simple diet tips. It's about how you live each day, what you do, and how you do it. So if you're fresh out of ideas and want some extra help to burn 500 more calories every day, you've come to the right place! Here's a list of 15 activities that will help you knock off those extra calories stacking up on
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image   Ask any celebrity how they maintain their muscle tone and flexibility, and the first reaction you might get will be "Nothing! I eat what I like and am naturally toned."    But is this really the case? Natural good looks aside, it takes hours of dedicated team effort and a strict fitness routine. One such popular routine among celebrities is yoga. Earlier known for its spiritual and disciplinary benefits, yoga is now known for its physical benefits too. Today we bring you five such celebrities who love yoga and practise it regularly to maintain their hot bodies!   Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor is a super health freak and practices Bikram Yoga regularly
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image A latest research suggests that climbing stairs is considered to be one of the best ways to burn up calories and strengthen your heart. According to a British survey, climbing stairs is directly associated with reduced risk of heart diseases.   It is said that an overweight person can lose up to twelve pounds by climbing two flights of stairs a day for a year. Only strenuous activities like dragging logs and sprinting seem to burn up more energy per minute than climbing stairs. Regular stair climbing is also a beneficial augmentative exercise in a vigorous cardiovascular workout.   Burns more calories: Stair climbing engages your body's largest muscle groups to repeated
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image Watching friend after friend hook up and then get engaged while you can't seem to get a phone number let alone a dinner date? There could be many reasons for that and we're sharing some surprising reasons you aren't having any luck in the dating world.   1. You're not aware of or open to opportunities around you There is no perfect time or place to meet the right person, and if you think there is, or you're waiting for what you see as an "ideal" opportunity, you could be missing out. “Many singles believe that there is only a certain place or time that they can meet their soul mate, when in fact it can happen anytime and anywhere,” affir
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