Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is strongest of the two...Dad (who is a regular gym goer) or Mom (who has no time to sit, feeding so many mouths in her joint family!). This hot discussion was going on between my teenage nephews the other day. That left me thinking -- Does being physically active mean that you don't need to exercise? Often it is misconstrued that physical activity and exercise mean the same...more

Are you a runner or walker? Do you tend to push yourself on the running track? or, do you prefer to opt for the easy option and go for a walk? Regardless of your answer, both training programs are a big help if you're trying to lose weight. Nevertheless, if you want to know how much calories walking and running really burn, then keep on reading and discover the answers...more

It is true - most people have become fitness freaks today! But it is equally true that most of the fitness "maniacs" are making some form of mistakes which are preventing them from getting the optimal results from their fitness regimen. General misconceptions prevail in the area of high and low impact exercises...more

The cold and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different types of viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. As a thumb rule, flu is generally more severe than cold...more

We all are aware of the obvious differences between Men and Women. But modern science is revealing new differences that will enable us to understand these two different bodies in their very minutest aspects. This will enable the doctors to treat these bodies differently and effectively...more