DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness starts coming after 24-72hrs of a heavy gym workout. It is a common condition and needs to be taken care of. Some experts believe that warming yourself up is the key to reducing DOMS. Also, warming yourself up will also help you to improve your blood flow and supply more nutrients to the muscles enabling them to recover faster. Ask a gym instructor to guide you in warm-up activities.

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A Healthy diet and Healthy lifestyle are what the current generation needs for the health of future generations. Some unhealthy foods that can harm your sex life are: Microwave Popcorn - A chemical found in the lining of the bag of popcorn can kill libido and lower sperm counts. Soy - It slashes sperm levels in men and messes with the ovarian function in women. Cheese - made from Cow’s milk contains synthetic hormones which are harmful to oestrogen and testosterone levels.

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Many Physicians, sports coaches, nutritionists and fitness trainers across the country are using nutrigenomic or nutrigenetics tests. This test enables them to study and examine the relationship between various foods and genes of their clients to help them achieve their nutritional target. Presently, there are 5 labs throughout the country who offer these tests. The knowledge derived from the results can be used to prevent or treat diseases and to stay healthy.

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Low physical activity is highly dangerous as a new research suggests it might make you vulnerable to psychosis. In order to stay healthy, WHO has recommended that people aged between 18 to 64 must engage in at least 3hrs of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week including household chores, walking and cycling. Regular cycling has proven to be useful in maintaining a healthy heart to fit muscles.

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If you cannot stop eating when it comes to your favourite food, maybe you should look out for the symptoms of food addiction. Food addiction is a serious psychological condition that affects people irrespective of gender and age. It can cause several health issues. The symptoms of food addiction include fatigue, nausea, indigestion, lack of control over shopping and wanting to eat alone. Food addiction is highly related to overeating.

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If you want to avoid suffering from a number of lifestyle related disorders and stay healthy then you must follow these basic day-to-day food and health care tips which restrict you from doing certain things after you have just had your meal. These things include smoking, taking a shower, doing heavy exercises, sitting for a long time, eating fruits or drinking tea, and lying down. These things will interfere with your diet process.

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A research has found that drawing pictures of information which need to be remembered is relatively reliable and strong trick to enhance memory. The study shows that drawing helped to create a better cohesive trace of memory that integrates visual, motor and semantic information. Results show that drawing works better than listing physical features, creating mental pictures or viewing actual pictures of the objects depicted by words. Moreover, the quality of drawing did not seem to matter.

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Venus holes and Apollo holes are two small circles formed in the back of women and men respectively. Since venus holes are located in that part of the body where there is no muscle, it is not possible to create them by doing exercises. If you are working on a fitness diet to lose excess fat, these holes will be visible to you after a time. These holes are a sign of good circulation and a healthy body.

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Tonsillitis is a tonsil infection which is highly discomforting and can be chronic or acute in nature. One of the best natural remedies to treat tonsillitis is the onion juice which provides a great deal of relief from this infection. All you need is an onion and a cup of lukewarm water. Extract fresh onion juice and mix it with lukewarm water. Gargle properly with this mix and repeat 2-3 times a day for best results.

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Loss of memory is a very common condition nowadays due to improper diet and significant lifestyle changes. Increased consumption of food rich in saturated fats has led to fat accumulation resulting in impaired memory power. Eating fruits like grapes and oranges which are rich in phosphorous help in recovering memory. Also, having carbs rich diet will boost the cognitive functions of the brain. Have a healthier lifestyle as you age.

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Sometimes we feel that the same food we eat tastes different, or our tongue has become thicker we have caught a bad breath. This can be due to having a white tongue which is a result of the collection of dead cells, food residue and bacteria on your tongue. Following products are useful in treatment: Aloe Vera, Turmeric, Salt Water, Baking Soda, Yoghurt, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Glycerin, and Neem.

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Nowadays, travelling across time zone is irresistible and so is the problem of facing jetlag. Here are some tips to prevent yourself from facing one. 1- Reset your body clock at least 5 days prior to the day you have to travel. 2- Try to book an overnight flight. 3- Drink plenty of water and avoid tea/coffee/alcohol. 5- Stay active and step outdoor. 6- Consider taking prescribed melatonin but try to avoid sleeping pills.

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If you possess the following skills, they will be fruitful for you throughout your life. They define a sharp, smart and elegant personality. Mastering your sleep, managing time, having empathy, consistency, asking for help, positive self-talking, resisting gossip, listening, minding your own business, mastering your thoughts, staying present in the moment, knowing when to remain quiet and when to speak up.

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Scientists, apparently have found an alternative to painkiller Morphine which is equally effective and with lesser side-effects. It is not even addictive. Morphine is derived from the opium poppy which acts on the receptor in the brain that reduces pain but it is also known to affect a different receptor that leads to breathing problems in case of overdose. The drug is yet tested on mice but it is believed that it could be an answer to the problem that dates back decades ago - how to reduce pain without side effects?

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Following are the natural home remedies you can try for its cure. Having ginger in your diet will help to prevent burping and reduce bloating as it has carminative properties that relax the gastrointestinal muscles. Having yoghurt also helps to reduce burping by increasing the amount of good bacteria in your stomach. Peppermint and cardamom enable your body in the digestive process and prevent gas formation.

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Khichdi is a popular food/dish in various parts of India. People have been consuming it for various health benefits. Mostly people who are suffering from a celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, add khichdi in their meals as a part of the gluten-free diet as it is highly nutritional and is light on the stomach. It is perfectly balanced in carbs and proteins. It also helps to strengthen the memory and detoxification of the body. Khichdi is good for digestion too.

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For a stable health, a person should have a balanced light-dark cycle, failure to do so can have a negative impact on the health. Even too much exposure to artificial light should be avoided. Being in natural light is the best thing a person can have for better health as artificial light reduces strength and deteriorates bone health. Many experiments are being conducted to reduce the harmful effects of artificial light.

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Watercress is fully loaded with nutrients and healing properties but unfortunately, it has been forgotten over the generations. A recent study has found that it has been considered as the healthiest vegetable on this planet. Watercress has an abundance of antioxidants and helps to reduce oxidative stress. It stimulates, refreshes and purifies the entire body. You should definitely bring it back to your diet.

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Flip-flops are considered to be most comfortable footwear but are actually harmful to your health. They expose your feet to a good amount of stress. Flip flops are usually straight, hard and keep your foot entirely flat. If your foot is over flattened, it leads to a number of health conditions such inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of your feet. Hence, chose an appropriate footwear.

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All the bottles of drinking water have an expiration date on their label but it does not really mean you cannot drink it. They are sold with an expiry date but the truth is that water never expires. As required by the law, all consumable food products should have an expiry date on their packaging/label and water too, falls under this category. Thus, even bologna and lemonade will contain expiry on their labeling.

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