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Do you downward dog or do you dance to Bollywood songs in your living room? Our health and lifestyle section won’t just talk about fun ways to stay fit; we’ll also look at the latest research news and opinions on some of the biggest diseases out there that are hitting South Asians including some personal stories of survival. Here you’ll also find sound information on the latest alternative therapy trends and approaches for a healthy lifestyle for both you and your family as well as ways to pamper yourself and tips to live better.

Myths About Contraception In India

By Dr. Lakshmi Ananth     This article was first published on womensweb here.  Urmila Rao*, 26, is reluctant to use the pill. She knows it is best suited to her birth control needs, but she has seen her sister gain weight with its use and is afraid of the

A Terrifying Diagnosis and the Will to Conceive

By Anjum Choudhry Nayyar It was an early morning on December 20th, 2011, when Lynn Manwar had a meeting with her doctor and had been given the diagnosis that she had breast cancer. That cancer was in the form of a malignant tumour on her right breast.   Having already