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HEALTH WELLNESS NEWS - Page 2
Are tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants safe for gut health? Junk online myths
August 2, 2023 22:40 IST
There is no scientific evidence to prove that alkaloids in our familiar vegetables, which we consume in their ripest form, are harmful. Besides, frying destroys most alkaloids. Don’t overlook their nutritional benefits, says Bhakti Samant, Chief Dietician, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Should you be having breakfast before 9 am to control blood sugar better? Let’s understand new study
August 2, 2023 12:47 IST
If you eat just after 9 am, when the cortisol levels naturally begin to come down, then your blood sugar levels may not increase to the extent that it would when you are eating at a time when your blood sugar levels are already elevated in your body. That’s why we say do not eat your breakfast immediately after waking up, says Dr V Mohan, Chairman, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai
India tops ‘no tobacco’ labelling, says WHO. But what about second-hand smoking?
August 1, 2023 18:54 IST
Effective communication strategies about the effects of smoking as well as second-hand smoke resulted in 27 per cent reduction in smoking in public places in Bengaluru, says WHO
Vegan influencer Zhanna Samsonova dies at 39: Can a raw vegan diet lead to severe protein deficiency and malnutrition?Premium Story
August 5, 2023 18:17 IST
Raw vegan diets are very low in protein, calcium, Vitamin D and vitamin B12, which can result in anaemia, nervous system damage, infertility and heart disease. In the absence of fats from the diet, fat-soluble vitamins won’t get absorbed by the body, says Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition And Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Protecting heart health: Should you be using aspirin to prevent your first heart attack or stroke?
August 1, 2023 13:54 IST
A new study has found higher rates of brain bleeds among those who took daily low-dose aspirin as a preventive drug with no significant protection against risk. Of course, anybody who has had a heart attack or intervention must have it life-long. Always go by the advice of your medical practitioner before picking up aspirin over the counter, says Dr Nishith Chandra, Principal Director, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi
Heart-healthy superfood: Two servings of strawberries are a sweet dose, says study
August 1, 2023 10:28 IST
Researchers have found that eating an equivalent of two servings of strawberries daily can help improve cognitive function, lower blood pressure, manage cholesterol and increase a person’s antioxidant capacity, says Dr Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Nutritionist, Apollo Hospitals
Fatty liver disease in kids alarming, says AIIMS: Why you should watch that school tiffin
July 31, 2023 18:15 IST
NAFLD is concerning. There is an urgent need for parents to plan meals for their children in advance than just cram in shop shelf variety convenience foods, processed and ultra processed ones being the worst culprits, especially when had with carbohydrate-heavy tiffin, says Dr Harsh Kapoor, Chairman (Pan Metro), Institute of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, GI Surgery and Liver Transplant, Metro Hospitals, NCR
Can a day-old pasta and rotis control blood sugar better? How to source, cook and eat carbs the right way
July 31, 2023 22:32 IST
The new WHO guidelines on carbohydrates say that complex carbohydrates, high fibre and resistant starch may help minimise our dependence on refined grains and reduce the glycemic index of what we eat, says Shubhda Bhanot, chief diabetes educator, Max Speciality Hospital, Delhi
How Ira Khan, Aamir Khan’s daughter, battled her lows and decided to become a mental health crusader
August 6, 2023 07:40 IST
'Everyone is on the mental health spectrum. The way we are taught to brush our teeth to avoid cavities, we should also be paying attention to our emotional hygiene. We suffer from emotional injuries all the time,' says the 25-year-old, who heads the Mumbai-based Agatsu Foundation that is a safe haven for people of all age groups to unburden themselves.
When cancer is a hope story: Govind, 31, fought against rare blood cancer, runs a gym and is a fitness instructor
July 31, 2023 14:13 IST
As he battled acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with intense chemotherapy, his body weight fell to 40 kg. Now he’s built his body back, weighs 75 kg and inspires other cancer survivors to reclaim their lives
Conjunctivitis is just an outcome of poor eye health: Here are a few yoga exercises for healthy eyes
July 29, 2023 15:24 IST
Let us dive into the multi-dimensional ways to keep your eyesight clear and good for life and not fall prey to seasonal eruptions like conjunctivitis, says yoga expert Kamini Bobde
Wall Squats: A surprising solution to lowering blood pressure?
July 29, 2023 14:40 IST
Wall squats are when you sit on an imaginary chair, back against the wall, suspended mid-air. When muscles are contracted without movement, the surrounding blood vessels compress. On releasing the tension, there’s a rush of blood, causing the vessels to dilate. Over time, this dilation might lead to a consistent reduction in blood pressure, says functional medicine expert Vijay Thakkar
How to prevent conjunctivitis in children with hand hygiene, daily change of sheets and towels
July 29, 2023 12:34 IST
Doctors at Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital have set up a Red Eye clinic and say poor hygiene, lack of sanitation and mutation of microbes are driving the latest wave of conjunctivitis. Personal hygiene must now top the agenda like it did during the pandemic, they say
Vaginal health: Why does your vagina clam up and how does it impact your fertility?
July 29, 2023 14:32 IST
Many young girls suffer from vaginismus, where the pelvic and vaginal muscles just tighten and clam up on their own with the patient having no control over them. Sometimes this condition can develop even later in life. But with assisted therapy, one can resume a normal life, says Dr Dr Aviva Pinto Rodrigues, Nova IVF Fertility, Bengaluru
Brain booster: Can olive oil lower your risk of dementia?
July 28, 2023 14:30 IST
Olive oil is rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenols and vitamin E, which help in neutralising the harmful free radicals in the brain. These free radicals can damage cells and lead to age-related cognitive damage, says Dr Kaustubh Mahajan, Consultant Neurologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai
WHO detects the first case of MERS-CoV in the UAE this year: Understanding the causes and risk factors
July 29, 2023 14:33 IST
RNA viruses are like the entire family of coronaviruses, including those that cause SARS, Covid-19 and MERS. They are also one of the fastest to mutate, become more transmissible and can cause more severe disease, says Dr Ekta Gupta, professor of virology at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi
Do you have high BP without any diseases in your 20s? Just modify your lifestyle, cut down on salt, MSG and polyunsaturated fats
July 27, 2023 17:30 IST
Hypertension is a silent killer and one cannot take it casually regardless of whether you are young or old, say cardiologists, adding that the target blood pressure should still remain 130/80 mmHg
Typhoid and hepatitis on the rise after rains and floods: Why early diagnosis is important
July 27, 2023 22:22 IST
The reason why we should attend to disease management quickly by way of blood tests and liver function test (LFT) is because delays cause complications that require hospitalisation, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Can you control diabetes and BP easily? How you eat and take walk breaks in office matter, finds survey
July 28, 2023 15:27 IST
The INDIA-WORKS report, conducted by PHFI, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Emory and Harvard Universities, shows how healthy workplace interventions helped employees bring down HbA1c levels to a normal range, lose weight, hypertension and sustain it for almost two years.
IIM Bengaluru student dies of sudden cardiac arrest: Why do we need to look beyond heart attacks? What lessons should we learn?
July 27, 2023 18:24 IST
Usually caused by underlying genetic conditions, Indians must do an ECG and echocardiogram as part of their physical review in early age to identify them. Pre-athletic or sporting event health checkups as well as baseline sugar and cholesterol checks are enough to identify other risk factors, say cardiologists
Conjunctivitis cases surge after heavy rains: What precautions should we take to prevent redness, blurry vision and eye discomfort?
July 27, 2023 11:03 IST
‘Cold compresses are good. But consult an ophthalmologist as OTC drops can cause more harm than good. Do not use steroid eye drops on your own unless prescribed by the doctor,’ says Dr Neetu Sharma, Consultant, Ophthalmologist at Fortis Hospital, Noida
NBA star Bronny James suffers sudden cardiac arrest: Why do young athletes get it? Are heart attacks different from cardiac arrest?
July 26, 2023 15:17 IST
Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes is usually caused by a structural or electrical abnormality of the heart following continuous and intense heart activity. This is what we call an athlete heart, where the heart muscle fibre can be in a disarray and the increased stress can cause ventricular arrhythmia or irregular heartbeats in the heart’s pumping chamber, leading to sudden cardiac arrest, says Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac, Electrophysiology-Pacemaker, Max Hospital, Saket
Blood sugar management redefined? Understanding the utility of a ‘Smart’ Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
July 26, 2023 12:35 IST
Most of the time we rely on a fasting value or a few values taken over a period of days or weeks, along with an HbA1c (a three month average of our blood glucose) to decide the course of treatment. These do not factor in variations in our blood glucose within each day. Devices do that, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare
How much is too much exercise? What is an ideal and effective routine for each age group?
July 25, 2023 22:09 IST
Exercising by rule should never be a punishment, it should always be a celebration. And a celebratory exercise never takes the body to the point of exhaustion. Exercise should help you liberate energy and not exhaust your energy, says Dr Mickey Mehta
Disappointed due to repeated IVF failures? There’s always a fix
July 25, 2023 17:31 IST
Couples facing Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) experience disappointment and uncertainty on their path to parenthood. But with support and the right treatment, you can achieve parenthood, says Dr Meenakshi Dua, Clinical Director, ART Fertility Clinics, Gurugram
