Teenage used to be that part of our lives when we had no health issues, not even common cold! Now the teenage girls are facing tremendous pressure to stay slim from a very early age. At an age when they require to build the foundation of a healthy adult life they are ignoring a balanced diet to eat less and stay slim. They are  condemning themselves to a lifetime of ill health by eating fewer than three servings ... Read More

Our big cities are crowded but people are lonely. My grand parents lived in a small city of Pakistan and I have very clear memories of their social life. People did not used to get ready and make phone calls before visiting their friends. Infact they lived in a close knit social setup called "mohalla" where their houses were joined on the roofs and everyone knew each other. Their kids play together after school. The ladies can call and ask ... Read More

If you are fond of eggs, you need not worry about eating one too many. An egg a day’s contribution to the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in healthy adults is just 1 per cent, says a new study funded by an industry body. Poor diet, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity contribute a 30 per cent to 40 per cent to heart disease risk, depending on gender.   The study, funded by the Egg Nutrition Centre and published online in Risk ... Read More