Russian men who down large amounts of vodka — and too many do — have an “extraordinarily” high risk of an early death, a new study says. Researchers tracked about 151,000 adult men in the Russian cities of Barnaul, Byisk and Tomsk from 1999 to 2010. They interviewed them about their drinking habits and, when about 8,000 later died, followed up to monitor their causes of death. The risk of dying before age 55 for those who said they drank three or more half-liter bottles of vodka a week was a shocking 35 percent.

With the winter season in full swing, are you feeling too cold or lazy to head to the gym and workout on the treadmill? Here are some simple home exercises that will not only help you beat the winter blues but also keep your waistline in check. Chair squats: Chairs at home can make up for gym equipments and can also help keep your knee joints healthy in this season. Stand behind a sturdy chair. Hold onto its back with your legs spread little wider. With your arms straight ahead, squat just like you would if you had to ...

Whether it's the harsh summer sun or the humid monsoon weather, the fruit papaya can be effective for soothing, toning and moisturising your skin, which will leave your skin glowing naturally. So instead of opting for those expensive over-the-counter creams, why not use papaya? Its natural properties will remove skin blemishes, pimples, dark patches and do much more! Beauty uses of papaya Since the fruit is a good source of Vitamin A and Papain which is a kind of protein, it helps in removing dead skin cells, along with breaking down...

Tired of your habit of biting nails? Don't worry! There are many simple ways by which you can get rid of this habit. To start with, be determined. Get up one fine day and just let go off this habit. Imagine how your hands would look with long and manicured nails. Moreover, you can also polish them with pretty colours on every occasion. Use bandage to cover your nails. This will prevent you from biting them unconsciously If it is being really hard for you, pick one nail at a time. This is a slow process but is very effective. Try...

Getting a head massage is one of the best ways to release every day stress and anxiety. It also helps relieve headaches. Here are some of the advantages -     - It relaxes and calms your mind - It helps reduce stress - Helps improve concentration - Activates blood circulation in different parts of your body - It aids in quick and sound sleep - It strengthens your hair roots       Here are a few ways you can do it at home - Take an oil of your choice. Olive oil and coco...

Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of servings : 3-4 Preparation Time : 1 hour 30 minutes (1 hour for marinating) A fish fry is a meal containing battered or breaded fried fish. It typically also includes french fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, lemon slices, tartar sauce, hot sauce, malt vinegar and dessert.

Ingredients:

Fish : 500 gm ( any fish, I’ve used tilapia)

Breadcrumbs : 1 cup Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp Red chili po...