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HEALTH WELLNESS NEWS - Page 21
Here’s the recipe for eating right: Warm water, a salad bowl, ragi rotis, a tsp of ghee and spice teaPremium Story
January 17, 2023 17:00 IST
Following the circadian rhythm and eating around the same time each day is very important. Following the sleep-wake cycle eases digestion and betters absorption, says holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta
How an artificial pancreas, a wearable device, can help you control diabetes
January 17, 2023 15:00 IST
The device is indeed safe and most importantly does not increase the risk of hypoglycemia. So, it would indeed help insulin-dependent patients. But then cost and tech ease are challenges, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman and Head, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare
Are you diabetic, overweight and have fatty liver? Study shows how coffee can helpPremium Story
January 17, 2023 12:30 IST
A new study shows that coffee can control fatty liver. But coffee-drinking should be moderate and can only complement the main therapy required to address the root cause of liver inflammation, says Dr Gaurav Gupta, Senior Consultant and Chief Surgeon of Liver Transplant and Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Are you experiencing irregular heartbeats? What it tells you about your cardiac healthPremium Story
January 17, 2023 09:10 IST
Arrhythmias can be caused by ageing, previous heart disease, high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalance and genetics. Sometimes they can be a crucial indicator of future events, says Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac, Electrophysiology-Pacemaker, Max Hospital
Is carb cycling diet a new form of intermittent fasting? All you need to know about this low carb dietPremium Story
January 16, 2023 17:30 IST
'In a low-carb scenario, the body will assume that energy is not coming and the fat burning will take place. The glycogen storage will be converted as a source of energy as well as the stored fat,” says Dr Namita Nadar, Head, Dietetics at Fortis Hospital, Noida
Can apple juice reduce your belly fat? New study tells you how
January 16, 2023 15:00 IST
Apples are rich in both pectin and polyphenols, which are good for gut metabolism which slows down fat build-up. The fibres, along with the fruit’s water content, promote a feeling of fullness and satiety which ultimately help you manage weight by avoiding snacking in between, say experts
Why drugs are not an answer to grief and trauma therapyPremium Story
January 16, 2023 12:00 IST
Nobody uses drugs with the notion that they would get addicted to them. However, while the first use of a substance is in our control, what follows is a series of chemical reactions in the brain, the highs and crashes, the withdrawal and craving. These often develop into an addictive cycle, says Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis National Mental Health Programme
How these 3 heart patients between 30s and 60s could run the Mumbai marathonPremium Story
January 16, 2023 09:10 IST
‘Everyone has a different journey and we want to guide them on the spectrum where they feel better than before. The training for a marathon becomes a transformation point because ironically, they get fit because of the disease,’ says Dr Ashish Contractor, Director, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, HN Reliance Foundation Hospital
How this AI tool for breast cancer can tell you if you need chemotherapy or notPremium Story
January 15, 2023 08:00 IST
Invention by UK-based Indian origin scientist, Dr Hemmel Amrania, detects the need for chemotherapy in cancer patients faster and cheaper, at one-fourth of current costs. It aims to ensure equity in treatment protocols
Living with thalassemia major, he now plays saviour, says early screening can prevent the disorder in newbornsPremium Story
January 15, 2023 07:00 IST
Jatin Sejpal, 42, on living with thalassemia major, blood transfusion, ducking life-threatening illnesses and spreading awareness as a volunteer
Why these yoga asanas can help you manage your anxiety and traumaPremium Story
January 14, 2023 15:40 IST
The mind and the endocrine system are closely linked. With regular practice of asanas and yogic postures, much tension can be managed as they impact the endocrine system in a balanced way, says yoga guru Kamini Bobde
Why moderate running is good for the heart, marathon not so muchPremium Story
January 14, 2023 12:57 IST
Research shows how excessive running may have negated the remarkably longer lifespans brought about by moderate running, says Dr Rajesh M. Parikh Director of Medical Research at Mumbai’s Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre
Can some gut bacteria cause diabetes? Can probiotics help in controlling them?
January 14, 2023 08:50 IST
A study has found that those with higher levels of a bacterium called Coprococcus tended to have a higher insulin sensitivity while those with Flavonifractor tended to have lower insulin sensitivity. But the differences are not substantial enough to identify a pattern, says diabetologist Dr V Mohan
Are you getting recurrent UTIs? Your estrogen levels may be to blame
January 13, 2023 17:31 IST
US study finds a very strong association between beneficial bacteria in the bladder and the use of estrogen hormone therapy in postmenopausal women. ‘Estrogen supplementation can certainly break the cycle of recurrent infections. Focus on preventives,’ says gynaecologist Dr Amrinder Bajaj
Can you reverse diabetes with low carb diet?Premium Story
January 13, 2023 11:30 IST
'Remission is possible in recent-onset diabetes when we bring down carbohydrates in the Indian platter to less than 40 per cent,' says Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman of Fortis-CDOC Center of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases, and Endocrinology, New Delhi
Why you should have sesame seeds or til this Makar Sankranti: Good for heart and diabetesPremium Story
January 13, 2023 09:10 IST
According to Ayurveda, sesame seeds have multiple health benefits, like stimulating digestion, reducing cholesterol and controlling blood sugar levels, says Ayurvedic nutritionist, Dr Smita Pankaj Naram
With daily injections and two years of costly treatment, TB survivors look for a ray of lightPremium Story
January 12, 2023 19:44 IST
The 1/4/6x24 (one, four, six by 2024) campaign calls for TB patients to have access to evidence-based, long-awaited, shorter, less toxic treatment. But without mass availability of drugs, can India afford to adopt the protocol, ask experts
Why drinking 6-8 glasses of water can add years to your life
January 12, 2023 15:50 IST
A recent study by the US-based NIH showed middle-aged people with higher sodium levels are more likely to experience poor health. ‘A population survey recently found that about 50 per cent of people do not drink recommended amounts, including children. Adequate hydration is important for all ages,’ says Dr Dhiraj Bhattad, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
How much sleep do you need to control cholesterol and diabetesPremium Story
January 12, 2023 09:10 IST
Insomnia can generally make your body work abnormally. It affects your mental and physical abilities to prepare your body for the next day. It leaves your brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body and most importantly regulatory hormones, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
