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A new research from the Columbia University in New York found that people who have a positive attitude during stressful events are less likely to have a heart attack than those who have negative attitudes. This research adds to the growing evidence that our psychological well-being can affect our heart health....   Read our summary...

Twenty minutes of transcendental meditation every day could help reduce high blood pressure as well as psychological distress, anxiety, and depression in college students, according to a study published in the American Journal of Hypertension.  The researchers suggest further investigations into the potential health benefits of long-term transcendental meditation in college students....   Read our summary...

According to the American Heart Association, a moderate-fat diet that is low in saturated fats and trans-fatty acids may work better for people with metabolic  syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that includes belly fat, high triglycerides, low good cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. People with metabolic syndrome are glucose intolerant so they can well tolerate a moderate-fat diet....   Read our summary...

Cross talk between the brain's left and right hemispheres is necessary for creativity. Studies have shown that 'cross talk' is possible through eye exercises in which the eyes are shifted from left to right and back again for half a minute....   Read our summary...

The government has identified some dispensaries and health centers in seven districts of Punjab where women are going to be treated for anemia with ayurvedic medicines. The treatment and medicines are going to be free of cost for women....   Read our summary...

Epidemiologists have noted that pandemic H1N1 influenza activity has been less than expected in some European countries in late October. They suspect that this is because rhinovirus, which causes common cold, rose during this period and may have blocked the spread of swine flu via viral interference. A report published in the Journal of Clinical Virology also suggested that 'people with rhinovirus are less likely to be infected with a second virus than people with other viruses'....   Read our summary...

Getting a shot is not the only way to defend yourself this flu season. Alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, homeopathy, massages, and other alternative treatments from Eastern medicine can help fight cold and flu. Although flu shots and hand washing are advocated by doctors, you can decide on the best preventives from the conventional as well as alternative therapies....   Read our summary...

A steady heart rate that is ready to respond to changes such as flight response or arousal and activities such as eating is a sign of a healthy heart. A research study published in the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics found that yoga practice may actually improve this heart rate variability (HRV). In healthy people HRV is high and in people with cardiac abnormalities HRV is low....   Read our summary...

This is an interesting article on how yoga helps children channelize their energy, open their minds, and help cope with situations such as their parents' divorce....   Read our summary...

A research study from Hull University found that the effects of hypnosis were very real, that is, hyptonized people showed decreased activity in the parts of the brain linked with daydreaming or mind-wandering. Hypnosis can be used for overcoming anxiety and alcohol or smoking addiction. It is also being increasingly used to lose weight and some experts recommend hypnosis even to treat irritable bowel syndrome....   Read our summary...