'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.'
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
'Obesity is a raging conversation globally now, and manufacturing of generics will pick up after the patent expires.'
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a kidney health specialist at the Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice on how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well.
rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.
High levels of LDL cholesterol are linked with an increased risk of heart disease. Here are some high cholesterol foods you should avoid to stay heart healthy.
'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'
'Good cholesterol acts as cholesterol scavengers, picking up excess cholesterol in the blood and taking it back to the liver where it is broken down,' says Dr Amit Bhushan Sharma.
A Harvard professor has alleged it is one of the worst edibles to have.
Get rid of these bad habits, says Upendra Kaul.
Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.
Avoid oily foods, processed foods and artificial sugars, suggests nutritionist Anju Katara.
Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.
These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.
Declaring demonetisation a complete failure may turn out to be hasty, argues economist Ashok K Lahiri.
Here's how you can enjoy your favourite snack and keep bad cholesterol under control too.
An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in
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