E-cigarette users, according to a study, were 56 per cent more likely to have a heart attack.
Fortune cooking oil has temporarily halted television commercials featuring former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly following a mild heart attack he suffered. But the company insisted the BCCI chief is not being dropped as the brand ambassador and the commercials will be back on air soon. Ganguly last week suffered a mild heart attack, following which he had to undergo angioplasty. The news of his health had led to a lot of buzz on social media with some seeking to link it with his endorsements.
Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.
Food (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) have a major impact on the health of your heart.
People who work long hours may have an increased risk of developing irregular heart rhythm,scientists have warned.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fats, to not more than 2 per cent to make the country free from the industrially-produced trans-fats by 2022, a year-ahead of the WHO guidelines, the regulator said in a statement.
The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.
Never reheat fats and oils. Add less salt while cooking.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.
Avoid oily foods, processed foods and artificial sugars, suggests nutritionist Anju Katara.
Dr Ramakanta Panda, arguably India's top heart surgeon, offers vital, everyday, advice on caring for your heart and planning a healthy life.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
The mantra to live a healthy and extensive life is to stay happy, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
'The Indian State needs to focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure and law and order, and get out of all these regulatory cholesterols.' 'Then, India will fly.'
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'
Major subsidies must be knifed before unwinding excise cuts
Dr Manoj Kumar, associate director & head -- cardiac cath lab, of Delhi-based Max Super Specialty Hospital lists simple ways to protect your heart.
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
Healthcare has become one of the largest sectors of the Indian economy and is expected to reach $372 billion in 2022, according to a report by Niti Aayog released on Tuesday. The report outlined a range of investment opportunities in the country's healthcare sector across hospitals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The report, titled 'Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector', also said India's healthcare sector has the potential to generate 27 lakh jobs in India between 2017 and 2022 -- over 5 lakh new jobs per year.
Eating poorly may make you feel exhausted after a workout.
'You have the home-cooked food. But on top of that you are having the sugary drinks, the junk food, the mithais and whatever else....' 'People should not be frying in this sunflower oil, corn oil or eating any foods fried in this stuff.' 'They should cook in butter or ghee or olive oil. That is much healthier.'
Sitting for long periods trigger a number of health problems including obesity, heart diseases, increased cholesterol levels, diabetes, stress, etc.
Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.
Preventive health care for women should never be ignored.
Men tend to consider sex as a way to impress their partner. When they give this thinking a great deal of importance, it turns into what is generally called performance anxiety, cautions Rajat Jadhav
Kamal Meattle and Barun Aggarwal guide us on the protective measures we can introduce in our daily lives to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of air pollution.
'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'
Here's what to do to improve your heart health.
Here are some simple and important ways to control your blood sugar and live healthier.
Staying active and warm are the only pragmatic solutions to alleviate joint pain, says Dr Aashish Chaudhry.
'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!
It's your diet that holds the key to a fulfilling sex life. Boost libido by changing what you eat.
If you have recently lost appetite and weight and suffer from nausea and vomiting, consult an expert immediately.
And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.
The nutritionist behind Manushi Chhillar's fitness reveals the trick.
Want to fight anxiety without popping those pills and tranquilisers? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, offers five humble food items that be more efficacious than tranquiliser pills.
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