HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Exercise and brain health: How are the two linked?
Continuing to exercise protects us against age-related shrinkage of the brain, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, improves the overall quality of your life, physical fitness, ability to memorise things and connect with people.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Can diabetes lead to vascular disease? How to prevent vascular complications in diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition, but it doesn't have to control your life. Follow these steps to significantly control your blood sugar levels, reduce your risk of vascular complications, and live a longer, healthier life.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
What are the acute effects of ketamine, Matthew Perry’s cause of death?
While ketamine itself is not considered highly addictive, it can sometimes interact with other medications or pre-existing medical conditions to cause serious side effects, including respiratory failure.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World AIDS Day 2023 | 'Let communities lead' is the theme this year
Health pandemics require communities to come together, to curb misinformation, spread awareness, fight stigma, support patients and vulnerable populations, and encourage testing and treatment. WHO's theme for World AIDS Day 2023 is an acknowledgement of the role communities play.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World Diabetes Day 2023: 7 home remedies for diabetes management, and how they work
From cinnamon powder to methi daana, 7 remedies you can find in your kitchen to reduce blood sugar and help in diabetes management. If you're taking diabetes medicine, these remedies are not a replacement - do not discontinue the medicines or change the dosage unless your doctor recommends.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Bombay Jayashri health update: What is an aneurysm, and causes and treatment of brain haemorhage
People close to the renowned Carnatic singer Bombay Jayashri say her brain surgery was successful, and she is recovering well.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World Obesity Day: What is obesity, why is it a problem, and the truth about fat loss
Every second person in the world is likely to be obese by 2035. It's important to understand the health, economic and social repercussions.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
How physiotherapy can help: Know its uses
Physiotherapy, which is increasingly being recognised as a medical specialty and has been a traditional practice in India, using herbal oils and manual techniques, is also considered a complementary therapy to improve health and overall well-being.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Padma Awards 2023: Who was Dilip Mahalanabis, and why is ORS such a game-changer?
Dr Dilip Mahalanabis kept large drums of ORS by his side for family members to administer to patients with diarrhoea; this intervention brought cholera fatality among the 1971 Bangladesh war refugees down from 30 percent to 4 percent.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Mediterranean diet can help fight and prevent cancer. Here's how
Thanks to the essential nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants in it, the Mediterranean diet promotes healthy cell and tissue growth and discourages abnormal cell growth which is seen in cancer.
HEALTH-TRENDS
World mental health day: How to help and which organisations to reach out to?
Don't ignore mental health signals, if you are feeling anxious or restless, your body will respond by releasing stress hormones, ultimately affecting your physical health
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
What happens in the body when a person uses cocaine or heroin for the first time
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Who should take vitamin supplements?
During the Covid pandemic, research once again highlighted the centrality of vitamin D and zinc to fight infection. For those who hadn't paid heed to vitamins and mineral deficiencies before, this was a wake-up call.
TRENDS
Heatwave in India: Symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them
Signs of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke, and how to prevent adverse health outcomes due to high temperatures.
TRENDS
Heart and cardiovascular problems: Not just an old-age problem
Precautions against heart diseases for men in their late 40s and early 50s.
