News for 'Healthy Habits'

Why Kriti Sanon is 'very, very restless'

Why Kriti Sanon is 'very, very restless'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'I think the fact that there's nothing to look forward to, there's no future you can see...'

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

'We don't define our heroes in the same manner we used to'

'We don't define our heroes in the same manner we used to'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Vidya Balan gets candid about her films but dodges question on censor board!

An Indian student in Britain deals with COVID-19 crisis

An Indian student in Britain deals with COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'My housemate lost his father just a day after he turned 22.' 'Because of the lockdown he couldn't do anything about it.'

Ageless Hogg continues fairytale run in IPL

Ageless Hogg continues fairytale run in IPL

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

At 45, Brad Hogg is almost an anachronism in the youthful world of Twenty20 cricket but the Australian chinaman bowler continues to prove he still has what it takes to be successful.

My experience with Ayurveda

My experience with Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

'The benefits may not be visible immediately, but the general feeling of wellness, rejuvenation and relaxation is palpable.' 'A former President had the habit of undergoing Ayurveda treatment every year in Kerala and he remarked once that he felt ten years younger every time he took the treatment.'

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's how to refill the loss of important nutrients when you can't eat them.

This badass fitness guru is serving up major inspiration

This badass fitness guru is serving up major inspiration

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

This yummy mummy, who is 12 weeks into her pregnancy, will help you kick start your day on a healthy note.

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

On World Cancer Day, Dr J B Sharma, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Delhi based Action Cancer Hospital, lists out some diet dos and don'ts for those undergoing treatment for cancer

Here's what made Kohli a fitness freak

Here's what made Kohli a fitness freak

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The stories on how Virat Kohli attained supreme fitness are well documented but not many know of his candid chat with former India coach Duncan Fletcher before he went on to become one of the fittest cricketers in the world.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

How much carbs should you have?

How much carbs should you have?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

It is recommended that you consume 1 to 4 gm of carbohydrates per every 2.2 pounds (approx 1 kg) of body weight if you are planning to exercise for longer than an hour.

Are you neglecting your health?

Are you neglecting your health?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Here are 10 easy tips for a healthy mind and body.

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

The secret to clear, flawless, skin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Cleanse, tone, and moisturise. Avoid sugar, dairy products, animal protein, suggests Shilpa Sharma.

Warning! Action video games can harm your brain

Warning! Action video games can harm your brain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Video games have been shown to benefit some cognitive systems in the brain, but research has now revealed that habitual players of action games have less grey matter!

Congress-BJP indulge in blame game over Arunachal in Lok Sabha

Congress-BJP indulge in blame game over Arunachal in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Congress members staged a walkout after Singh said that "a boat is bound to sink if it has a hole".

Marijuana's a no-no, says desi Surgeon General nominee

Marijuana's a no-no, says desi Surgeon General nominee

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Indian-origin Dr Vivek H Murthy expresses his reservations on marijuana, now legalised in two US states

Why EPF withdrawal rules must be tightened

Why EPF withdrawal rules must be tightened

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Generally, most Indians are under-prepared for their post-retirement life. Many middle class private sector employees end up consuming their PF accumulations for variety of other reasons like marriage of their children, medical treatment or purchase of house, etc., says Anil Chopra- Group CEO & Director- Bajaj Capital

Ranji final: Sarwate, Karnewar put Vidarbha on top

Ranji final: Sarwate, Karnewar put Vidarbha on top

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

With spinners extracting significant turn and bounce exploiting the roughs, Sarwate (3/55) and off-spinner Akshay Wakhare (2/42) blew away Saurashtra's top half to seize the momentum.

11 best ways to improve your productivity

11 best ways to improve your productivity

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Turn off mobile/web alerts. Prioritise tasks. Do not multi-task.

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'As the longest-lasting action hero, Cruise doesn't go down without a fight.' 'He throws in a quip here and there, runs like he's only ran in his last 20 movies, takes a whole lot of pounding from beauties and beasts, but The Mummy's garbled mythology and recycled imagery doesn't have the wits to complement his popping-from-the-veins enthusiasm,' says Sukanya Verma.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

How Bajrangi Bhaijaan subverts ideology

How Bajrangi Bhaijaan subverts ideology

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

'The most important aspect of Bajrangi Bhaijaan is the use of humour to touch some sensitive and potentially explosive political-religious and cultural subjects.'

How to shield your heart from workplace stress

How to shield your heart from workplace stress

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Eat right and sleep well, use breathing techniques, walk for 40 minutes a day, to bust your stress, says Dr Ramakanta Panda, Vice-chairman and MD, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai.

Can 'first food' challenge fast food?

Can 'first food' challenge fast food?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

How can 'first food' meet the challenge posed by factory-made 'fast foods' which are backed by marketing money and often come with 'traditional taste' tags attached to them? The first step would be to preserve knowledge about first foods, says Dinesh C Sharma.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

A daily health checklist for a happier you

A daily health checklist for a happier you

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Keep this checklist handy, and drive stress away!

How can women fight stress, solve problems

How can women fight stress, solve problems

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

All it takes is physically taking a step back, inhaling a deep breath and exhaling it out slowly, says author Geeta Ramakrishnan.

The politics of vegetarianism

The politics of vegetarianism

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.' 'Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have thinned the non-vegetarian ranks even more,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

World Cancer Day: All you need to know

World Cancer Day: All you need to know

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Dr Prathima Reddy debunks the various myths surrounding the health condition.

Want to look as good as him? Go VEGETARIAN

Want to look as good as him? Go VEGETARIAN

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

A look at the hottest male vegetarian celebs from across the globe.

Kejriwal's a 'classic case' of faulty lifestyle: Doctor

Kejriwal's a 'classic case' of faulty lifestyle: Doctor

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's ailments are a "classic case" of faulty and stressful lifestyle but he has been "detoxified" to a large extent now, a senior doctor has said.

This one's for the groom!

This one's for the groom!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Why should brides have all the fun? Dr Sirisha Singh of The Skin Center reveals skin-care tips for the groom.

What Akshay, Salman, Ranbir, Deepika eat for breakfast

What Akshay, Salman, Ranbir, Deepika eat for breakfast

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Here's what Bollywood's rich and famous eat in the morning.

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It's more common than majority of Indians realise.

Want to lose weight? STOP weighing yourself

Want to lose weight? STOP weighing yourself

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

You're still fat because the weight loss idiot in you hasn't junked this ONE unwanted habit yet!

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Anup Roy and Krishna Kant on the challenges the public sector banks face in revitalising themselves

7 ways to get a term insurance policy on a tight budget

7 ways to get a term insurance policy on a tight budget

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Choosing a term insurance policy is an economical way of getting life insured but choosing the most economical term insurance policy will help you to get life insurance on a tight budget also