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Why hyaluronic acid is the best friend for your skin and joints this winterSubscriber Only
Its main role is to lubricate tissue as it attracts water. Natural hyaluronic acid helps in cell repair, wound repair and joint inflammation, says Dr Banani Choudhary, Consultant Dermatologist, H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
Want to stop sugar spike after meals? Eating almonds before can help, even reverse diabetesSubscriber Only
With strapped devices, test subjects, who had almonds, showed a significant 20 per cent drop in their post-prandial sugar spikes. The study was authored by Dr Seema Gulati, Centre for Nutrition Research, National Diabetes, Obesity, and Cholesterol Foundation (NDOC), and Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis CDOC Hospital for Diabetes and Allied Sciences
Are protein bars healthy, good for weight loss?Subscriber Only
Commercially-produced protein bars contain high amounts of added sugar. Besides, they use unhealthy sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup, which can increase your risk of fatty liver, obesity and diabetes when consumed in high amounts, says Dr Neeti Pravesh, Associate Consultant- Internal Medicine, Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Here’s why you should switch to millets: Study shows refined flour builds up cholesterol in your heartSubscriber Only
“Eating refined grains is akin to consuming sugars and oils. This is because the removal of bran and fibres increases the glycemic index of the grains. There should be an effort to reduce the amount of simple carbohydrates from the diet, especially when carbohydrates make up a very high proportion of our diet,” said Dr Rakesh Yadav, professor of cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Cold chilling your bones? Exercise, hydrate and eat healthy to avoid pain, fallsSubscriber Only
Pain receptors become more sensitive during the winter season, says Dr Manit Arora, Consultant, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mohali. He offers a few tips to get by a harsh winter
Can diabetics and weight-watchers have dates, dried fruits and raisins?Subscriber Only
Dried fruits contain about two/third carbohydrates, have a low protein content and a high amount of fibre. A moderate intake of raisins and nuts is fine for an active and fit person with or without diabetes, says Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis CDOC Hospital for Diabetes and Allied Sciences
Here’s the recipe for eating right: Warm water, a salad bowl, ragi rotis, a tsp of ghee and spice teaSubscriber Only
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 diabetesSubscriber Only
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 helpSubscriber Only
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 healthSubscriber Only
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 dietSubscriber Only
'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 howSubscriber Only
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 therapySubscriber Only
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 marathonSubscriber Only
‘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 notSubscriber Only
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 newbornsSubscriber Only
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 traumaSubscriber Only
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 muchSubscriber Only
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?Subscriber Only
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 blameSubscriber Only
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?Subscriber Only
'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 diabetesSubscriber Only
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 lightSubscriber Only
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 lifeSubscriber Only
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 diabetesSubscriber Only
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
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