Lack of sleep affects your mood, brain performance, and overall health besides increasing the risk of many diseases like heart disease, obesity, dementia, and stroke.
Sodium is the most important parameter that people with hypertension should monitor.
A recent study has found that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defences, which can fight against obesity and diabetes.
If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.
To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water, natural fruit juices, or vegetable juice every day, suggests Dr Divya Gopal.
It does have a few side effects, just like ordinary tea or coffee.
Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.
Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.
]The easiest activity like walking has a direct positive impact on your various blood markers like blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc, explains Sanya Narang.
Doing an activity you love instantly reduces stress and lowers your heart rate too.
'The biggest myth is that one can achieve six packs by working out for six months and taking supplements and steroids.'
Preferring coffee over a good night's sleep for that daily jolt might land you in trouble, for a new study has found that having caffeine for boosting energy might mask serious sleep problems.
Caffeine is a bronchodilator that may improve airflow, says Pavithra N Raj.
The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for contraception and the fear of pregnancy are over, the nest is empty and her partner retired, with all the time in the world at their disposal to indulge in such activities, which makes them enjoy it all the more!
You might be unintentionally harming yourself.
Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.
The simple act of holding hands or even giving a tight hug to someone you love can help you immediately feel better and lighter, observes nutrition and stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia.
Even 200mg (approximately two mugs of coffee) of caffeine each day can double the risk of a miscarriage.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
You must not eat immediately before or after a workout, advises fitness entrepreneur Utsav Ghosh.
Tanvi Sardesai, clinical psychologist at Masina Hospital, Mumbai, lists simple habits that will help you improve your overall mental health.
Avoid junk food and caffeine as it can dehydrate your hair.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Aim to get at least 8 hours of sleep during every 24-hour period, even if this is accumulated over several separate periods of rest.
Cut back on salt intake and just watch your blood pressure fall, advises Dr Sameer Gupta, cardiologist and director, Umkal Hospital, Gurugram.
Rise and shine with these simple tips.
A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.
Make these simple lifestyle changes and lead a healthy life.
Insomnia is the body's way of saying that something isn't right. Things that may cause insomnia include stress, too much caffeine, depression, changes in work shifts, and pain from medical problems, such as arthritis.
Menstrual cramps? Go ahead and eat dark chocolate, says Dr Snehal Adsule.
Most women tend to prioritise their work and family over health, till the time their body starts giving up, says Luke Coutinho.
Lata Alimchandani is the first Indian woman over 60 to complete the World Marathon Majors. She's also among the world's elite marathon runners in her age group. But she won't stop running.
Depression is not just a state of mind, it is a disease. Here's how to fight it.
Getting enough sleep can be tricky.
Increasing age, declining metabolism and weight gain contributes to high blood pressure, leading to heart diseases, warns Dr Naresh Trehan.
Caffeine levels in energy drinks cause of new discord.
As the heat wave continues to take its toll in India, we bring you some quick tips to win the battle and stay cool.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.
