A cortisol belly is a common health problem resulting from elevated cortisol levels due to chronic stress, poor diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate sleep and overtraining, says clinical nutrition consultant Neha Sahaya.
Dr Sneha Tirpude, pulmonologist at Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic, suggests simple measures to protect your lungs when the air quality is poor.
Ranveer Allahbadia found an easy way of asking questions which made sense to him and his team. No counter-questions or finding out the 'Why?' from the celebrity he was speaking to. The 'Why?' was buried and forgotten in Ranveer's shows, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
'When they took my name, I went numb.' 'Before I went on stage, my dress got caught in my shoe!' 'I said, stay calm.' 'Then I started walking and was like, okay, now think of what you're going to say, quickly!'
The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.
The hit jodi of aloo and palak with a delicious tadka of garlic! What's not to love?
Following a liquid diet without the supervision or guidance of an expert can lead to uncalled health consequences, says Nmami Agarwal.
According to the counsel, Sidhu cannot consume wheat, sugar, 'maida' and some other food items. After the board of doctors carry out a medical examination, a report will be submitted in the court of chief judicial magistrate, he said.
'He is a real hero. He is doing well currently. His parameters have improved. '
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.
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Dr Aarti Ullal lists remedies to help you improve the quality of your sleep.
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Dr Ashish Mishra, consultant interventional cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, explains how smoking and alcohol can impair your heart health and lead to cardiac arrest.
Amid growing concerns over the detection of human metapneumovirus cases in India, health experts have emphasised the virus is not new, and advised people to stay calm and take basic precautions.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh. The suspect was traveling by a Mumbai-Howrah train and held at Durg in the afternoon. Mumbai Police were informed about the development and their team will reach here by late evening.
rediffGURU Nandita Palshetkar offers advice on how to take care of your menstrual health.
It is believed that some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep.
Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
Excessive sugar intake has been linked to brain inflammation, which can affect cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and decision-making, warns Pankaj Prakash Sharma, founder, Happa Foods.
'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to improve your lifestyle and keep your kidneys healthy.
Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4.
Aditya Mhatre shares some practical and actionable tips to save money and focus on what matters most when you are studying abroad
'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'
'Have ghee with rice, roti or dal, and remember to enjoy and cherish its impact on your life and the life of your child.'
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Suryakumar Yadav is looking leaner and fitter than ever since his comeback to competitive cricket.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is typically characterised by widespread tenderness and pain throughout the body. It is usually accompanied by fatigue, sleep and mood disturbance, says rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.
The high-fat, protein-rich diet has side effects too.
A high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies in India. The other countries where simultaneous elections are conducted are Germany, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session.
Changing the work 'cheat' with 'treat' can make all the difference.
A plant-rich diet high on fruits and veggies with less meat and sugar can help reduce diabetes, according to a study.
The attacker's face was captured in CCTV footage. The video showed the assailant, wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, scurrying down the stairs from the sixth floor of the 'Satguru Sharan' building, where Khan lives, at around 2.30 am.
It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.
Unlike most diets, the economists' regimen is based on more than just counting calories, reducing fat intake or eating specific food combinations, according to Prof Crowson.
Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL. Average blood sugar before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels after one to two hours after a meal should be less than 180 mg/dL.
Using easy-to-access ingredients, like boondi, bread and milk, conjure up kuch wonderful meetha.
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.
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