Stretch differently: Here is how fitness can be fun, too!

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Wed, Dec 14, 2016 | 09:15 AM IST ET Panache Health Stretch differently: Here is how fitness can be fun, too! Functional training is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and training the muscles to perform day-to-day activities. Do you often have pain in your joints? Running could help you This study does not indicate that distance runners are any more likely to get osteoarthritis than any other person. Beware: Babies born to mothers with diabetes are bigger Placenta in fetuses of diabetic mothers have changes in their blood vessels & are large; therefore they receive more blood supply. Reeling under mental trauma? Adopt a pet For mentally ill people, it found that the presence & close physical proximity of pets can provide an immediate source of calmness. Beware! Diabetic patients have greater risk of heart diseases According to American Heart Association President Prof Mark Creager, increase in diabetes is a major factor in increasing heart disease. Emergency contraceptive pills may soon be available over-the-counter at chemist stores in India The move is aimed at allowing women to protect their reproductive rights. Panic-mode: Four cases of Zika reported from Texas The four people who were later diagnosed live close to the woman's home & reported becoming ill between Nov. 29 & Dec. 1. Do you often wrap food in a newspaper? It is very harmful Printing inks contain harmful colours, pigments, binders, additives, and preservatives, besides chemical contaminants Cobra venom may help surgeons see boundaries of cancerous tumours Surgeons need to see the boundaries of the tumour because the more precisely it is marked, the more effective the operation would be. Drinking alcohol during adolescence can disrupt the development of brain Experts warn that excessive drinking could risk the maturation process of the brain. New blood protein paves way for potential Alzheimer's drug Alzheimer's disease is characterised by extensive loss of neurons and deposition of amyloid beta peptide in the form of plaques. History to the rescue: Virus found in mummy could cure smallpox Specimens of the smallpox-causing variola virus now exist only in lab freezers. The origins of the virus still remains unknown. Spices, nuts & green vegetables in your diet will help reduce stroke & diabetes risk Magnesium is vital for normal biological functions including glucose metabolism & protein production. Planning to lose weight? Here are five tips to avoid the obesity trap Most people are tired to exercise because of the tight work schedules and commitments, ultimately leading to obesity. Do you suffer from high BP? Doing yoga may help A healthy lifestyle and diet helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. More Newsletters Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market ET Mutual Fund A weekly round-up of the top news and views from the mutual fund industry. Wealth Weekly news on personal finance, stocks, property, gold, tax planning and more. View All Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2016 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here