Science & Health

Introduction to Pilates - Part 1

Pilates is a Mind-Body Experience. Practicing Pilates may help build flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Pilates emphasizes on pelvic alignment, breathing and towards developing a stronger core, thus improving mind-body coordination and control.

Mar 6, 2014

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Chinese Jurassic Park Yields Feathered Dinosaur

China's fossil bed contains some of the world's most wonderful fossils like the feathered dinosaurs, reptiles, early birds and various other mammals.

Mar 5, 2014

Passive Smoking Damages Children's Arteries Permanently, Poses Serious Heart Risks at Adulthood: Study

Continuous exposure to passive smoking at childhood can increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes later in life, a new study says.

Mar 5, 2014

Obama's NASA Budget Calls for Jupiter Moon Mission, Space Taxi Spending

US President Barack Obama has proposed the 2015 budget plan for NASA that includes robotic mission to Jupiter's ocean-bearing moon that can help in flying astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).

Mar 5, 2014

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5 Reasons Why Flying Hoverboards are a Hoax; But is it a Teaser for 'Back to the Future Part IV'?

Recently, a company known as HUVr Tech released a video, claiming to be a "completely real" demonstration of a 'hoverboard', similar to the ones shown in "Back to the Future Part II" (1989).

Mar 5, 2014

New Study Links Sleep Apnea, CPAP Therapy to Increased Risk of Pneumonia

Suffering from the common sleep disorder sleep apnea, can increase the risk of pneumonia, according to a new study from Taiwan.

Mar 5, 2014

Alien Life Could be Discovered Within 20 Years: Says SETI Researchers

Most Stars in Universe Host Alien Planets: Scientists Find

A majority of stars in our Milky Way galaxy have planets, which may have the capability of supporting life, according to a new study.

Mar 5, 2014

How to do Turkish Get-Up

Turkish getup is a super-simple movement. You lie on your back, holding a kettlebell or dumbbell above one shoulder. Then you simply standup, while keeping the weight above you at all times. This not only helps build total-body strength including your core. Its also a great way to torch calories. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 5, 2014

Practising Yoga during Breast Cancer Treatments Helps Improve Quality of Life

The art of yoga can help improve the life of breast cancer patients, latest research shows.

Mar 5, 2014

Anger Outbursts Can Trigger Heart Attacks, Strokes

Frequent anger outbursts can place a person at higher risk of heart attack or strokes, claims an American study.

Mar 4, 2014

Oscar 2014: 'Gravity' Receives Honor from NASA [VIDEO]

The 86th Academy Award on 2 March 2014 was a spacey night as "Gravity" ruled the night with seven awards.

Mar 4, 2014

India makes Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) Must for Visitors

India has made oral polio vaccine (OPV) mandatory for all travellers visiting or going out of the country. The new regulation, which came into effect from 1 March 1, is aimed at preventing re-entry of polio virus from countries like Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Syria, Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria and Pakistan.

Mar 4, 2014

Astronaut Speaks About His Encounter with UFO [VIDEO]

Leroy Chiao, an astronaut with the NASA, came across Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in space back in 2005, when he was serving as the commander of the International Space Station (ISS).

Mar 4, 2014

Nightmares at Childhood Can Damage Mental Health

Having a disturbing or scary dream is very common in childhood. However, according to a new study, exposure to too much nightmares or night terrors during the early years of growth is not good for mental health.

Mar 3, 2014

Stretching Exercises

Stretching is an important part of fitness. It can improve your range of motion, increase circulation, and calm your mind. Today in Fast track to Fitness we will see few stretching exercises. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Mar 3, 2014