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Heart exercises also benefits brain: Study

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Institut universitaire de geratrie de Montreal Research Centre studied 31 young people between the ages of 18 and 30 and 54 older participants aged between 55 and 75. "Our body's arteries stiffen with age, and the vessel hardening is believed to ...

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Now, fight bipolar disorder with yoga

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

Washington: Some patients with bipolar disorder may get emotional, cognitive and physical benefits from yoga practice, says a PTI report citing a study. "Some individuals with bipolar disorder believe that yoga has had a significant positive impact on their life," said Dr Lisa A Uebelacker of Butler ...

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National Nutrition Week aims to reach millions

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

World Vision India will observe this year’s National Nutrition Week from September 1st to 7th by scheduling awareness events ranging from lectures and workshops to puppet shows and nutrition rallies in the 6252 communities where we serve. The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Week is ‘Poshak Aahar, Desh ka Aadhar’, and ...

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World Vision India launches blog-a-thon with Youth Ki Awaaz

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

In an effort to raise awareness on the extent of malnutrition among children below the age of 5, World Vision India, in association with Youth Ki Awaaz, announced the launch of a blog-a-thon contest on hunger. Hunger is an endemic issue across the nation, with India being home to a ...

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Kudumbahsree to set up wellness centres across Kerala

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

New Delhi: Kerala's woman neighbourhood network Kudumbashree will soon be foraying into the health sector by opening a string of wellness centres across the state to provide solutions for various health problems under one roof, according to a PTI report. The project will be implemented in tie-up with the Centre's scheme Swarna Jayanti ...

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India's medical tourism sector attracts patients from Gulf

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

New Delhi: India's medical tourism sector, set to generate USD 2 billion, has evinced growing interest from patients from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries due to excellent treatment skills of Indian doctors and low cost, states a PTI report. The Indian medical tourism industry is projected to reach USD 2 billion with an ...

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Johnson and Johnson to set up Rs 400-crore plant in Telangana

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

New Delhi: Consumer and healthcare major Johnson and Johnson would set up its largest manufacturing facility yet in the country with an investment of Rs 400 crore near Kothur in Telangana, as per a PTI report. The company will manufacture personal hygiene and skincare products at this plant, it said in a statement. ...

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'Urja' kits for adolescents soon to make them nutrition wise

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

New Delhi: In order to promote right nutrition and physical activity among school children, city-based National Institute of Nutrition is all set to bring out an 'Urja (Energy) Kit' to promote healthy lifestyle practises among adolescents, states a PTI report. The kit, which will be brought out in next two months and circulated ...

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Fortis Healthcare appoints Gagandeep Singh Bedi as CFO

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare said that it has appointed Gagandeep Singh Bedi as its Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect, says a PTI report. The board of directors has approved Bedi's appointment at a meeting held today, Fortis Healthcare told BSE in a filing.

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Spa remains a track for all the ages

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: Eau Rouge, Pouhon, Blanchimont - for Formula One fans the names stand out as the jewels in the glittering crown that is the Spa circuit, as per a Reuters report. For those of an older generation, however, it is the memories of Burnenville, Malmedy and Masta - with its famous `kink` ...

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