How To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes While increasingly common in India, type 2 diabetes is largely preventable. Here’s how you can take measures to reduce your risk of developing it. India has one of the highest numbers of adult diabetes patients—the second largest in the world. In fact, as per the Indian Council of Medical Research, ‘a matter of immense concern is the progressive lowering of age at which type 2 diabetes is presenting, with an inflection in disease prevalence becoming apparent in the age group of 25–34 years in both urban and rural areas.’ This alarming trend indicates a lack of aw ..read more

Healthy Habits To Prevent Heart Disease Heart diseases can develop at any age—it’s important to make heart-healthy choices at a young age to protect oneself. People often assume that cardiac events are only associated with old age, but it’s becoming more common among middle-aged and even younger adults. As per the WHO, India reported 63% of total deaths due to NCDs (noncommunicable diseases) in 2016, of which 27% were caused by CVDs (cardiovascular diseases). The same study also found that CVDs account for 45% of deaths in the 40-69 year age group. More attention to heart health needs to be gi ..read more

7  Tips to Improve Digestion These basic lifestyle and diet changes will help enhance your digestive system. Digestive problems impact people across age groups and are extremely common. This is because of lifestyle changes, poor eating habits, and even genetics. While you should consult your healthcare provider to understand the root cause of your digestive issues, there are some easy-to-follow tips that can help ease discomfort and promote healthier and more effective digestion. Eat more fibre Your diet must check all boxes: it needs to be a balance of the food groups. Most people don’t ..read more

10 Tips to Improve your Bone Health A few lifestyle changes can help you both build and maintain healthy bones. It is important to ensure that young children and newborns maintain bone health to keep up with their growth. And as we age, it becomes even more important to be conscious of our bone health. We are more prone to fractures as we become older because the body can no longer replenish lost bone tissue at the same rate that it is being lost. This can restrict our mobility and have an adverse effect on our general health. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis due to a reduction in ..read more

Tips for Building a Healthy Lifestyle Here are some tips to maintain a healthy weight and build a lifestyle that works for you. One may be able to achieve and maintain a weight that is healthy for you by consuming well-balanced meals and beverages, and engaging in regular physical activity. Keeping one’s weight in check, getting enough rest, exercising and controlling stress may also help prevent various health issues. However, before you begin any new exercise regimen, speak with a healthcare practitioner, especially if you have any issues moving around or remaining firm on your feet, or if y ..read more

9 Beverages To Improve Your Immunity With flu season approaching, include these natural home-made beverages to boost your immunity. Many Indian families continue to rely on natural remedies to treat the common cold and improve the immune system. Having stood the test of time, these remedies not only effectively heal colds and boost immunity, but have fewer side effects and are more sustainable long-term solutions. These simple, home-made beverages can help you stay healthy and will also improve your immune system. One of the best strategies to maintain good health is to make juices and nutriti ..read more

5 Ways To Protect Your Skin From The Sun Radiation from the sun can cause immense damage—here are five ways to protect yourself from it. It’s vital to avoid exposing your skin to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. UV radiation is emitted by the sun and can cause skin cancer and skin damage. Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) are two types of ultraviolet radiation. UVA radiation has a deeper penetration and is linked to skin ageing. UVB rays, on the other hand, are associated with sunburn. In India, the population is exposed to higher degrees of both UVA and UVB radiation. As per t ..read more

Health Tests Every Woman Should Get Women’s health is a complex and multifaceted subject, and there are myriad factors that influence it. Read on to know the important health tests every woman should get. Currently, women in India face numerous health difficulties because of both lack of awareness and unavailability of resources. There are unique health issues that women face, which vary from age group to age group and require different interventions at each life stage. While, of course, a balanced diet and lifestyle (including exercise and mental health management) are important factors in ma ..read more

COPD: What Causes it and What are the Symptoms? A lung disease, COPD impacts people across the globe and causes millions of deaths, despite being preventable. Here are some symptoms of the disease and an overview of the causes. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is one of the leading causes of death among non-communicable diseases in India. For many years, the magnitude of COPD has been overlooked, with many people not understanding the symptoms or being unable to distinguish between this and other lung diseases. Now, medical professionals across the globe are aligned on the fact ..read more

When Should I Speak to a Mental Health Professional? Admitting you need help can be difficult, but it shouldn’t—here are just a few signs that you should consult a mental health professional. By Dr. Jaya Sukul There are times in life when you need professional help—you need to talk to someone you can trust and feel secure with. Of course, a good friend can listen to you, but a professional has the skills and training to assist you to learn how to cope when you’re stressed and anxious, or facing another mental health issue. Below are just a few signs that one should consider speaking to a menta ..read more