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How do you use heart-healthy oils, if you’re watching your bad cholesterol? Why do you need to change it intermittently?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2023 14:03 IST
We must understand that 75 to 80 percent of our heart risk is genetic and 25 per cent is because of our food and exercise. While statins do their job of lowering cholesterol drastically, you have to support their efficiency with the right kind of diet, says Dr T S Kler, Chairman, Fortis Heart and Vascular Institute, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
How can ginger control blood sugar levels and regulate insulin? Find out why it is more than just a cold and flu therapySubscriber Only
March 14, 2023 06:28 IST
Ginger supplementation has been found to improve markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with Type 2 diabetes, says Ushakiran Sisodia, Head, Diet and Nutrition, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
The bad touch: How child abuse scars you and stops you from admitting to it even as adultsSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 16:31 IST
When a child becomes excessively quiet or irritable, refuses to play or blend in with his/her peer group, cries for no apparent reason, begins wetting pants, sleeps less, has nightmares, drops grades and avoids particular people, one should suspect child sexual abuse, says Dr Harish Shetty, Consultant Psychiatrist, Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
Oscars 2023: Why did host Jimmy Kimmel joke about weight loss drug Ozempic? What is it and how to use it?Subscriber Only
March 13, 2023 13:30 IST
There are side effects, and the weight comes back once you stop using the drug. This medicine is meant for those who are obese with uncontrolled diabetes despite taking medicines and who can’t lose weight the traditional way, say top diabetologists.
Can a dash of lime or a piece of orange help lower bad LDL cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart attack? Understanding health benefits of citrus fruitsSubscriber Only
March 13, 2023 14:32 IST
Citrus fruits have a soluble fibre like pectin, which can bind with cholesterol inside the stomach and carry it out of the body before it has a chance to get absorbed into the bloodstream, says Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Max Healthcare
‘Cancer made an artist out of me: Colours freed me from the physical pain of recurrent disease’Subscriber Only
March 12, 2023 13:28 IST
70-year-old Jayasree Bahl had been regular with her post-menopausal annual screenings and had missed just one of them when she was diagnosed. She took up painting as cancer therapy and has just had her maiden exhibition of her works at IHC, Delhi
How faecal transplants can save the liver in patients of alcoholic hepatitisSubscriber Only
March 12, 2023 06:00 IST
These can work better than steroids and reduce mortality in patients, 30 per cent of whom succumb to the condition in 90 days, says Dr S K Sarin, V-C, ILBS, Delhi
H3N2 virus spread: How to distinguish it from adenovirus? Is pollution to blame?Subscriber Only
March 11, 2023 16:58 IST
Particulate matter weakens the lungs and makes it easier for the virus to manifest itself with more severity, says Dr Ajay Aggarwal, Director, Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida
How to do yoga on a Metro, train, car and your office chairSubscriber Only
March 11, 2023 13:19 IST
Instead of staying glued to your phone, these asanas make for an energising break. On long haul flights, these can prevent thrombosis and take away tiredness and altitude sickness, says yoga guru Kamini Bobde
Can stair-climbing control blood sugar, reduce heart attack risk & aid weight loss?Subscriber Only
March 11, 2023 11:37 IST
Stair climbing is a beneficial form of exercise that can contribute to overcoming lifestyle diseases. However, the frequency and intensity of the activity need to be tailored to an individual’s health status, personal preference and fitness goals, says Vijay Thakkar, functional medicine expert and celebrity health coach
Health Ministry sets up network to monitor H3N2 virus in real time, ICMR issues advisory for preventionSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 19:19 IST
Cases of seasonal influenza expected to decline by March-end, says Govt.
What screening tests do you need to track your gynaecological health?Subscriber Only
March 10, 2023 16:30 IST
Most women will require diagnostic screening for a gynecological condition at some point in their lives. It may be related to the reproductive system, breast health or pregnancy. But many are not aware of the exact tests to go for. Here’s a need-to-know by Dr Sunita Kapoor, Director and Consultant Pathologist at City X-Ray & Scan Clinic, New Delhi
H3N2 virus: Why you shouldn’t panic and instead know all about it, follow the doctor’s advisorySubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 14:20 IST
H3N2 virus: You should consult a doctor within the first 48 hours of onset of symptoms so that medical intervention can prevent the severity of the infection. Till you consult a doctor, do not self-medicate and take paracetamol and steam inhalation, says Dr Nikhil Modi, Consultant, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi.
Can you lower LDL cholesterol, reduce heart attack risk by replacing meat with plant foods? A new study decodedSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 17:39 IST
‘Unprocessed plant foods would definitely be better than meats because they don’t contain saturated fats and give you the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals needed for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke. So, limit the intake of animal foods and add more vegetables instead,’ says Dr Atul Luthra, the Director and HOD Fortis C-DOC, Centre of Excellence for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, at the Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Sameera Reddy’s fitness mantra: Try walking, cycling with kids and munching nutsSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 18:41 IST
Pistachios are being touted as the next superfood after almonds as they are rich in protein, fibres and anti-oxidants. Find out how the model-actor is incorporating them in her diet as a healthy snacking option
World Kidney Day: Why is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) rising among Indians? Know about 6 triggers we ignoreSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 10:30 IST
Serum creatinine is commonly used to check if the kidneys are in good health. A creatinine level of greater than 1.4 for men and greater than 1.2 for women may be an early sign that these organs are not functioning properly. Attend to correctives immediately, says Dr Vikram Kalra, Additional Director and Senior Consultant, Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Aakash Healthcare
Satish Kaushik heart attack death: Why is it fatal after 60? Obesity, food obsession and Type 2 diabetes are triggersSubscriber Only
March 9, 2023 20:26 IST
Most Indians must optimise their risk factors, particularly diet and exercise, with some sense of urgency and now, says Dr Mohit Tandon, Consultant Cardiologist, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi
How can we avoid relapses of viral fevers in flu season? What are preventives?Subscriber Only
March 9, 2023 15:56 IST
All of us should focus on healthy food and drinks which help in speedy recovery from viral fevers and prevent recurrences. Try to avoid cold foods as viruses tend to grow in cold or normal temperatures, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi
Spare just 11 minutes a day or 75 minutes a week for a quick walk: New study says this could reduce the risk of heart attacksSubscriber Only
March 9, 2023 16:36 IST
When we engage in brisk walking, the heart rate increases and breathing becomes faster and deeper, which can improve cardiovascular fitness over time, says Dr Mukesh Goel, Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic and Heart and Lung Transplant Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
Can bulletproof coffee — coffee with ghee or olive oil – in the morning help you burn calories and lose weight?Subscriber Only
March 9, 2023 10:25 IST
Both coffee and ghee contain ingredients that have significant nutritional value on their own. But together, there could be a calorie overload, says Ushakiran Sisodia, Head, Diet and Nutrition, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Women’s Day: Tests women over 25 should take to prevent risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancerSubscriber Only
March 8, 2023 13:19 IST
Routine screening can help detect conditions early, when they are most treatable, and improve overall health outcomes, says Dr Venkatesh D B, Senior Consultant and HOD, Clinical Biochemistry, Neuberg Diagnostics
Women’s Day: Yes, it’s possible to have normal births with fibroids. Here’s howSubscriber Only
March 8, 2023 12:19 IST
Fibroids have become quite common with three to 10 per cent of all pregnant mothers coming in with abnormal tissue growth in their uterus. Many women with fibroids can get pregnant naturally. Contrary to perception, fibroids cause infertility only in a few women, says Dr Aruna Kalra, Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram
Is your fasting blood sugar level high despite diet, lifestyle changes and meds? Check if you are sleeping enoughSubscriber Only
March 8, 2023 12:34 IST
Sleep and diabetes make for a two-way street. Sub-optimal diabetes control can worsen sleep and poor sleep quality and quantity can worsen diabetes. Too little, or even too much sleep can hamper metabolic functions of the body, says Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman and Head, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Max Healthcare
Is binge-eating trapping you? Know how to overcome this eating disorderSubscriber Only
March 7, 2023 14:45 IST
Binge-eating throws your digestive system out of gear, impacting its capacity to absorb, assimilate, process food and eliminate toxins. Fad diets can result in increased cravings and trigger episodes of binge eating, says holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta
Why walking, slow with brisk, and aerobics are better for lowering heart attack risk. What are we doing wrong in the gym?Subscriber Only
March 8, 2023 08:54 IST
All you have to do is walk for 45 minutes a day, five times a week. You can grade your walk, beginning slowly and then picking up pace. Aerobic exercises improve circulation, which results in lowered blood pressure and heart rate, says Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac, Electrophysiology-Pacemaker, Max Hospital
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