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Eat fish-rich diet during pregnancy to boost brain, eye development in baby

Pregnancy diet is very important for the health of the baby and eating fish can boost the development of the child’s brain and eyesight.

Updated on Sep 21, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

High blood sugar during pregnancy is linked to obesity risk in kids

The higher the woman’s blood sugar, the greater the risk of her child being obese, says the study.

Published on Sep 16, 2018, 2:58 PM IST

Teenagers who exercise have a healthier heart

Arterial stiffness is one of the first signs of cardiovascular disease. Arterial stiffening may have its origin in childhood and adolescence.

Updated on Sep 12, 2018, 11:08 AM IST

Suffering from critical illness for a while, you could be at risk of kidney disease

Here’s how critical illness can increase risk of kidney complications.

Published on Sep 10, 2018, 1:19 PM IST

Let’s talk about saving money, lives

According to the National Crime Records Bureau, 3.3% of the 1.33 lakh suicides in India in 2015 were a result of bankruptcy, change in economic status and financial distress, a rise compared to the 1.8% of total 1.31 lakh in 2014.

Published on Sep 4, 2018, 12:49 AM IST

Being fit in middle-age may not offer protection from heart disease

Exercise can prevent a range of health problems and diseases, from cancer to depression.

Updated on Sep 2, 2018, 11:53 AM IST

Strokes are linked to dementia, increases risk of the brain disease by 70%

50 million people around the world suffer from dementia. The number is expected to almost double ever 20 years, reaching 131 million by 2050.

Updated on Sep 1, 2018, 11:06 AM IST

Monitoring blood pressure at home can help treat hypertension faster

Home monitoring of BP can help treat hypertension.

Published on Aug 30, 2018, 4:08 PM IST

Inadequate sleep may lead to cardiovascular diseases in men

High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking, low physical activity, and poor sleep quality were more common in men who slept five or fewer hours per night compared to those who got seven to eight hours.

Updated on Aug 27, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

Heart disease can be predicted from your forehead wrinkles

Risk of heart disease increases as people age, but lifestyle and medical interventions can mitigate the danger. Wrinkles on the forehead are a marker of disease says this new study.

Updated on Aug 26, 2018, 3:15 PM IST

Parents can reduce child obesity risk, here’s the trick to doing so

Toddlers who had poor self-regulation skills and ability to control their behaviours, went on to have lower BMIs as preschoolers if their mothers engaged with them during playtime and then helped direct them during clean up.

Updated on Aug 25, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

Air pollution toxins can trigger chronic kidney disease

In heavily polluted areas, consider wearing masks that cover your nose and mouth, limit hours outside and limit long hours commuting to work in high traffic.

Published on Aug 25, 2018, 11:16 AM IST

This is how indoor temperature can affect your blood pressure

Ideal blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg.

Updated on Aug 23, 2018, 9:45 AM IST

Here’s why the Nordic diet is one of the most popular diet right now

As the name suggests, it’s all about eating foods that are popularly consumed in Nordic countries such as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Updated on Aug 20, 2018, 11:35 AM IST

High blood pressure may be linked to higher BMI and obesity

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to several cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. High BP can be caused by obesity and high BMI.

Updated on Aug 19, 2018, 10:44 AM IST

Here’s how heart diseases affect men and women differently. Find out if you’re at risk

Heart disease affects men and women differently.

Published on Aug 17, 2018, 3:30 PM IST

This is the amount of salt you need to have to avoid health issues

Five gm of sodium is equivalent to 12.5 gm of salt, which is 2.5 times more than the dietary salt intake of 5 gm per day recommended by the World Health Organization.

Updated on Aug 11, 2018, 5:51 PM IST

Most countries have high salt intake, linked to diseases like BP and stroke

Here’s how we are eating too much salt.

Published on Aug 10, 2018, 12:35 PM IST

Heart health tip, eat radish to prevent stroke, high blood pressure

Compounds found in the Sakurajima Daikon, or “monster” radish could help protect coronary blood vessels and potentially prevent heart disease and stroke.

Updated on Aug 10, 2018, 5:07 PM IST

Inducing labour in pregnancy can help first-time moms avoid C-section

Groups such as Lamaze International still advocate letting nature take its course rather than inducing labour.

Updated on Aug 9, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

Flavoured hookahs are not safer than cigarettes, can lead to heart attack and stroke

Smoking hookah for 30 minutes resulted in the development of cardiovascular risk factors similar to that of cigarette smoking.

Updated on Aug 5, 2018, 3:56 PM IST

How to boost libido, these 7 superfoods in your diet will do wonders to your sex drive

Your diet plays a strong role in boosting your sex drive, and by tweaking it a little you can have a much more fulfilling sex life.

Updated on Aug 2, 2018, 2:27 PM IST

7 popular, but totally wrong, health myths debunked. Beware, you can get pregnant on your period

Health myths: There is very little scientific backing to the notion that exercise is a taboo during menstruation.

Updated on Aug 2, 2018, 4:15 PM IST

Kidney disease symptoms, 10 warning signs your body is sending you

Kidney disease warning signs might include persistent puffiness around the eyes. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 1, 2018, 9:06 AM IST

How to be as healthy as a horse

Shrub-like ashwagandha can cope with everything from cancer to hair loss

Published on Jul 28, 2018, 10:15 PM IST

Westernisation of turmeric

Turmeric is the most elemental of Indian spices and is native to South India

Updated on Jul 28, 2018, 8:53 PM IST

Portfolio diet is good for your heart, can lower risk of high blood pressure

The Portfolio plant-based diet can reduce LDL cholesterol levels and safeguard you from heart disease.

Updated on Jul 28, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

Don’t ignore dizziness when standing up, you may be at risk of dementia

Feeling dizzy when standing up can indicate greater risk of developing dementia or stroke decades later.

Updated on Jul 26, 2018, 3:48 PM IST

This new online health calculator can predict heart disease risk early

This new health calculator accounts for socio-demographic factors such as ethnicity, sense of belonging and education, as well as health status and lifestyle behaviours.

Published on Jul 23, 2018, 6:11 PM IST

Video games involving exercise can help obese youngsters lose weight

The children received video games and were asked to play these at home with a friend or family member for six months. The study found that the kids who played the games and followed it up with an exercise routine reported weight loss and lower blood pressure.

Updated on Jul 22, 2018, 10:30 AM IST

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