Currently under investigation in clinical trials, left gastric artery embolisation is a less invasive option to surgery.
Focus on consuming fewer calories overall to create a calorie deficit, which is necessary for weight loss, advises rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'
Holistic health guru Mickey Mehta shares 6 easy-to-do fitness tips. Follow these and stay healthy :)
Weight loss might not necessarily mean that you have lost the excess fat as well, says Jitendra Chouksey.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a dietician and nutritionist with over 27 years of experience, shares expert advice on weight loss and diabetes management.
Start with 20 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio -- like brisk walking, cycling, or jogging -- three to five times per week to increase calorie burn, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
They're not quite the same thing and you need to figure out which takes priority.
She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.
Please get up and walk for five minutes every 1 to 2 hours, advises rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Drastically cutting weight can result in nutritional deficiencies, depriving the body of essential nutrients needed for its optimal functioning.
Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a combination of lifestyle changes, diet and medical support, says rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani.
Intermittent fasting, when not carried out under professional guidance, comes with its fair share of woes and health issues, warns Jashan Vij, a health coach and fat loss expert.
Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.
If you've had a cardiac arrest, you must seek opinion from a medical expert before you resume any form of physical training, advises Dr Aashish Contractor.
Realistic and effective ways to go from fat to fit!
The actor may have given many new mums fitness goals, but has her weight gain spiraled back again, questions Zofeen Maqsood.
"Once the astronaut returns to Earth, they are immediately forced to readjust again, back to Earth's gravity, and can experience issues standing, stabilising their gaze, walking and turning. For their safety, returning astronauts are often placed in a chair immediately upon return to Earth," the Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine said in a note on body changes in space.
These will not only help you lose weight but stay healthy as well.
Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz fears he and some other Formula One drivers have had to lose so much weight before the season starts, to compensate for heavier cars, that they risk compromising their health.
Let's clear myths and reinstate facts. Lot of junk information regarding abdominal workouts is available. People follow these blindly and avail no benefits.
'People are saying that a new star is in the making.' 'It's been 10 years since I came to Bombay, and things are finally happening.'
Rediff reader Luvkesh Chanchlani from Ulhasnagar, Mumbai tells us how he went from 145 to 95 in just 7 months by following a ketogenic diet.
Aditya and Gayatri Sharma are giving us fitness goals.
Just scroll through these pics and you will get the answer.
Beyonce and Hugh Jackman follow this fad to stay in shape.
rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist with 20 years of experience helps diagnose and manage chronic pain. She also prescribes exercises to deal with pain and heal faster.
The Blake Diet is just the opposite of what the doctor might order.
Swati Sodhi, 36, a mum of two, tells us how she went from 92 kg to 60 kg in a year.
Karan's motivation, as he would say, would be to "fit into a t-shirt."
How Satyendra Sahay lost 24 kilos in 6 months will inspire you too.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the right answer.
'Any dietary approach is incomplete without physical exercise.' 'Application of calorie restriction/intermittent fasting alone would lead to a decrease in muscle mass, and possibly bone mass too.'
Changes in hormone levels often result in mood swings, anxiety and/or depression, causing erosion in self-esteem, body image perception and a general disinterest in sex in most women, says Dr Gandhali Deorukhkar, consultant-obstetrics and gynaecology, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai.
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar explains how to make healthy choices in the festive season.
While targeting stomach flab, certain yoga asanas are ideal for burning calories, increasing muscle flexibility, and boosting metabolism, says Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love.
Rediff reader Navneet, 30 from Vadodara tells us how he lost 15 kg with the right diet and exercise.
Read Mumbai-based businessman Abhishek Horilal Chauhan's successful weight loss story.
Rediff reader Sidharth Jain tells us how he lost weight.
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