Grab a book! Reading regularly can help ward off Alzheimer's, boost your emotional intelligence

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Grab a book! Reading regularly can help ward off Alzheimer's, boost your emotional intelligence EI is considered far more important than IQ for success as well as a sense of fulfilment.

Love playing action video games? Your brain power might be compromised The study revealed that habitual players of action games have less grey matter in a major part of the brain.

Get a regular eye check-up! It not only protects your vision, but can also help detect cancer, diabetes Eye doctors are among the first to spot underlying health problems, here are some illnesses that doctors may find when they examine your eyes.

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Jacqualine Tara Herron Director, Spa and Salon, The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi Correct breathing and holistic balance is all you need for a beautiful mind Ashish Soni Designer & Director, Ashish N Soni The one accessory every man needs! Guruprasad Kuppu Rao Director and Mentor, Imaginarium 3D Printing - A key actor for realising industry 4.0

Smartphone addiction is rendering teens lonely and depressed Increased use of smartphones are having profound effects on teenagers'lives.

Want to look and feel healthier in just 1 week? Drink lots of water, don't go on a juice cleanse You can start feeling better and improving your digestion in a week with these simple tips.

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Can flying make you sick? Plane rides are one of the fastest ways for infectious diseases to spread Travelling by air triples your chances of catching an infection.

Soon gold nanoparticles may help in treating lung cancer According to a study, gold increases the effectiveness of drugs used to treat lung cancer cells.

If your doctor fat shames you often, it's time to look for a new one Fat shaming done by health care providers can take a toll on overweight people's physical health and well-being.

Don't ignore a food allergy, it can turn fatal If left untreated food allergies can turn fatal, because the body's immune system considers the proteins and complex carbohydrates present in the food as foreign.

Decoded: Why it is hard to resist Facebook Finding it difficult to stay off Facebook? This is what you need to know.

Another reason to bite into that bar! Eating chocolate may provide relief from abdominal pain Protein rich food may foster a more tolerant and less inflammatory gut environment.

Gene therapy through skin transplant may help treat diabetes and obesity Research suggests that gene therapy could function as a metabolic sink, removing various toxins.

Arthritis drug ignites hope for affordable and effective cancer treatment MTX has been used for 35 years to treat inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and psoriasis.

The struggle with sensitive teeth is real: Green tea can be soothing Green tea extract stood up to tooth erosion, abrasive brushing and prevented biofilm formation. Having negative thoughts lately? Practicing Yoga may help you feel better Many new yoga practitioners cite stress-reduction and other mental health concerns as their primary reason for practicing.

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