How to Maintain and Improve Your Lung Health With rising COPD cases and worsening air pollution, here’s how you can protect your lungs from further damage. Proactively keeping your lungs healthy is crucial, especially in India, as the country is facing increasing levels of air pollution and a growing burden of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. In fact, India reports one of the highest numbers of COPD cases in the world, and that number has risen from around 28 million in the 1990s to 55 million in 2016. But, there are various ways to protect yo ..read more

How to Keep Your Resolutions in 2023 Have you set a goal for yourself this year to work on your health and well-being? These tips can help you follow through on them. The start of a new year is a time for fresh beginnings and new resolutions. Many people make lifestyle resolutions to improve their health and well-being, such as exercising more and eating healthier. While these resolutions can be challenging to stick to, there are a few strategies you can use to help you stay on track. First, it’s important to set realistic goals for yourself. Don’t try to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnig ..read more

How to Find the Right Therapist Here are a few tips for finding the right therapist for yourself. In the new year, make your mental health a priority. Working with a therapist can help you get started on this journey, and can make a big difference in your mental health and overall well-being. They can help with day-to-day concerns as well, such as work challenges, and give you tools to deal with them in a healthy manner. However, finding a therapist who works for your unique requirements can be a challenging task. Here are some tips to help you find the right therapist for you: Determine your ..read more

Winter Superfoods That Help Boost Immunity Add these superfoods to your diet to stay healthy this winter. There are certain superfoods that can help protect you against infectious diseases like colds, the flu, and viral infections that are common during the winter. These superfoods boost the immune system and enhance the body’s ability to fight harmful pathogens and microbes. Foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are generally considered best for immunity and should be added to your winter diet. Here are a few options that can improve your health and are easy to cook and include i ..read more

Tips For Raising Healthy Children Here are some ways you can help your children form habits that support a healthier life. Childhood is a crucial time for growth and development, and a child’s interactions, actions and environment may have an impact on their health years later. There are various ways to help them develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Children can be guided by parents and other caregivers to lead a balanced lifestyle and adopt healthy habits. They will benefit from consuming nutritious foods and beverages, participating in regular physical activity, and obtaining en ..read more

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