Do you eat right, work out, encourage others to do the same? Pat yourself on the back, but you’re not out of the woods yet. Cracking down on sugar but ignoring salt There is of course the table salt you use, but more insidious are the hidden sources you may not know about, or choose to ignore — like packaged chips, papad, and ketchup. Cutting all carbs Carbs are a […]

According to the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Yoga helps lower the risk of heart diseases as much as that of conventional exercises such as brisk walking and skipping. Besides, Yoga, also known to help one feel calmer and more balanced has long been known as more than just a stretch or breath, as it assists in the improvement of flexibility in the joints and increases core muscle strength. This, […]

For health professionals, posting a single negative comment on their Facebook profiles may hinder their credibility with current or potential clients, according to a study. The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, show that Facebook posts that may affect people’s perceptions of professionalism. Researchers found that only one subtle comment posted expressing workplace frustration was enough for people to view one as a less credible health professional. […]

Over 1.5 crore people will need chemotherapy globally each year by 2040, a new study has said, suggesting that around one lakh cancer physicians will be required to treat the growing number of cancer patients mostly in low and middle-income countries. The study published recently in the prestigious the Lancet Oncology journal has predicted that from 2018 to 2040, the number of patients needing chemotherapy each year will rise by […]

People with Type 2 Diabetes (TED) should opt for eggs for breakfast, a recent study suggests. According to the findings, a high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help those with T2D control blood sugar levels throughout the day. “The large blood sugar spike that follows breakfast is due to the combination of pronounced insulin resistance in the morning in people with T2D and because typical Western breakfast foods — cereal, oatmeal, […]

When we are surrounded by blood-sucking mosquitoes who are capable of infecting us with Malaria, it only makes sense to take precautions. As they say, prevention is better than cure. Malaria is a life-threatening, mosquito-borne blood disease caused when the female mosquito bites and infects the human body. While we can’t completely avoid mosquito bites, some simple lifestyle changes can protect us from getting bitten by these insects. “As of […]

In a new study, psychologists have found that smiling indeed makes people feel happier. The study published in the journal ‘Psychological Bulletin’ looked at nearly 50 years of data testing whether facial expressions can lead people to feel the emotions related to those expressions. “Conventional wisdom tells us that we can feel a little happier if we simply smile. Or that we can get ourselves in a more serious mood […]

Two separate studies published in Internation journals by Indian researchers have confirmed benefits of using ‘Punarnava’, an Indian herb, for kidney ailments. The extract from the plant can help with both preventing and managing kidney disease, said researchers, and added that one can definitely help slow the disease’s progression and treats its symptoms and complications by using formulations containing ‘Punarnava’ and a careful diet. According to a case study conducted […]

Multi-tasking is a way of life for us women. For a majority of women around the world, daily life is such a bustle that amid all the action, what gets lost, is the need to take care of their own health. The number of crossed out periodic health check-ups on the calendar keeps rising till, unfortunately, urgent intervention becomes a need. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of […]

Eating late at night is quite tempting and all of us have done it at some point or other in our lives. While catching the occasional midnight snack may not be of any particular problem, making a habit out of it can have serious long term impacts on your health and your overall well-being. There’s a reason all health experts, nutritionists and doctors will tell you to beat the habit […]