Tag: lifestyle
5 Lifestyle Changes Towards Building Immunity
The monsoon is here. As much as we enjoy the rain, it is also the time when the humidity levels in the atmosphere are their highest, resulting in poor digestion and reduced immunity. This makes us more vulnerable to diseases during the season. ....
Is Home Automation The Newest Lifestyle Trend?
Technology has come to define human interaction in most spaces, homes are no exception. Increasing IoT-based (The internet of things) home automation is a trend catching on fast even in Indian homes.....
70% Indians Prioritise Dietary Changes Over Going To Gym: Survey
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed Indians' outlook on health as 70 per cent Indians says they will prioritise dietary and lifestyle changes in 2021 to manage both emotional and physical health, according to a survey. ....
Food Fortification, A Potent Way To Fight Hidden Hunger
A worldwide shift to combat hidden hunger needs to be launched by processing food in a way that micronutrient shortages are adequately addressed. Micronutrients can be mixed with staple foods like rice, oil, wheat, or maize flour, as well as condiments like salt, for a very low cost, said experts in a recent webinar. ....
Have You Heard Of Male Menopause? Andropause Explained
Some people use the term "male menopause" to refer to hormonal changes that men experience as they get older. Men experience symptoms resulting from a decrease in the male hormone called as "testosterone". This condition is referred to as andropause or in other words it is called as male menopause. It affects up to 30 per cent of men in their 50s and becomes more prevalent with age, says Dr Chandrika Kulkarni, Consultant Obstetrician Gynecologist and fertility specialist; Cloudnine Group of Hospitals. ....
Obesity Emerging As Biggest Killer Of Humankind
For over two decades, obesity has emerged into a bigger health crisis globally and in India, than hunger. ....
Can Probiotics Help Improve Nutrient Absorption In The Malnourished?
Living in a country like India which is home to one fifth of the world's population, one cannot help but worry about the state of health and nutrition in the country. According to data on nutrition, despite economic growth during the last few years in India, 14 per cent of India's population is undernourished, writes Neerja Hajela. ....
Cholesterol, Hypertension, Diabetes On The Rise In India, Warns Report
While alcohol intake and thyroid issues among Indians seem to have reduced over the past year, a new health report has detailed a concerning increase in levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes, despite fitness and health becoming a nationwide area of interest during the Covid-19 lockdown. ....
Lockdowns Linked To Rise In Eating Disorder Symptoms
Lockdowns to help tackle the spread of Covid-19 could be linked to an increase in symptoms associated with eating disorders, new research suggests. ....
Kidney Ailments In Children: Junk Food And Obesity Are Key Risk Factors
It's often hard for children to resist eating junk foods. Consuming anything in excessive quantities is always harmful to health. Junk food is high in calories and contains unhealthy fats that can lead to obesity and high sugar levels. ....
