Celebrate lost calories with a mug of beer

Researchers in Europe have studied and concluded that a glass of beer re-hydrates a body after exercise far better than water.

The reason, according to the study, is that the carbon dioxide content in beer quenches thirst far quicker than water. Beer's carbohydrates also replace calories that were lost during exertion.

However, this is hardly a green signal for athletes to start quaffing beer. Researchers recommend beer consumption only in moderation - 500 ml a day for men and 250 ml for women, as part of an athlete's diet.

Past studies have also revealed that sensible drinking - one or two units of beer a day - could help reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson's disease.

Obesity? It's All in the Brain

Blaming personal food habits for obesity is something which almost the entire obese population of India (30 per cent) does.

However, doctors feel the real cause of this trying ailment lies in the human brain. Certain activities in the brain affect our genes, and subsequently, our food intake.

As a result, over 70 per cent of calorie intake gets deposited in the body and ends up giving way to problems like obesity and diabetes.

Another shocking find is that if a person becomes obese, the strain continues for the next three generations, at the very least.

Health experts predict that at least 50 per cent of the country's population will suffer this problem in the next decade.