Author: Meenakshi S.
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Why women find it tougher to lose weight
You watch every morsel you put into your mouth, you hit the gym with unflinching regularity and you haven’t missed a yoga class in six months. Why aren’t you losing weight? We all know that exercise alone can’t help you lose weight but perhaps your gender is to blame! A study, carried out at Rowett…
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Younger sibling may lower child’s risk of obesity
In the age of the one-child syndrome, new research shows that a younger sibling may be better for a child’s health. A new study has revealed that having a younger sibling may lower a child’s risk of obesity. The study, led by Dr. Julie Lumeng of the University of Michigan, was published in the journal…
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Here’s how celebrity moms lose post-natal weight
One month they’re flaunting the biggest baby bump, the month after, they’re svelte and sexy just like they used to be. How do celebrity moms drop their baby weight so quickly? It may prove more challenging for most new moms to drop all those pounds so fast, but there’s no harm in seeking inspiration to…
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Going back to the gym after a C-section
New mothers are keen to drop the weight they’ve gained post-pregnancy, but most are unsure about when they can start exercising again. Women who’ve had C-sections need to take extra care as it is major surgery. Most doctors recommend little activity for the first six weeks after, as the body needs to heal during this…
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How to Stay Fit Doing Housework
Exercise doesn’t always have to entail the gym. Everyday activities can give you the workout and toning you need. The bonus: No equipment or special time needed. Divide it up: Most experts recommend at least 150 minutes of exercise each week. That amounts to just over 20 minutes a day. If you can’t even find that…