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How Crash Diets Affect Your Heart, Body

How Crash Diets Affect Your Heart, Body

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Drastically cutting weight can result in nutritional deficiencies, depriving the body of essential nutrients needed for its optimal functioning.

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Wearing white and lighter colours will prevent heat retention, thus reducing the risk of heat exhaustion, suggests Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Is It Okay To Have Multivitamin Tablets Every Day?

Is It Okay To Have Multivitamin Tablets Every Day?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Vitamins and minerals are better consumed in a natural form as one advances in age, advises rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.

3 Simple Asanas To Teach Your Child

3 Simple Asanas To Teach Your Child

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Yoga expert Sabrina Merchant shares three simple asanas to help your child learn yoga in a fun and healthy way.

Hillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Hillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state, 68, "continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States," her personal physician Lisa Bardack wrote.

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Thousands of athletes and staff roamed the Olympic village freely, mingling at cafes and swapping souvenir pins.

10 Foods A Dietician Wants To You To AVOID Eating

10 Foods A Dietician Wants To You To AVOID Eating

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

Ankita Konwar's fitness journey will inspire you

Ankita Konwar's fitness journey will inspire you

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

It's been two years since she started running.

Study Abroad: The Best Countries to Pursue PhD

Study Abroad: The Best Countries to Pursue PhD

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice about pursuing higher education abroad.

Fat to fit: From bedridden foodie to a fitness freak

Fat to fit: From bedridden foodie to a fitness freak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Rediff reader Anish Kumar who weighed 105 kg tells us how he lost 27 kilos.

COVID-19: A psychiatrist's tips to stay mentally FIT

COVID-19: A psychiatrist's tips to stay mentally FIT

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Dr Ashish Sarangi, 32 from Texas, USA offers some helpful tips to stay mentally fit during the lockdown.

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath suffered a mild stroke 6 weeks ago

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath suffered a mild stroke 6 weeks ago

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Monday disclosed that he suffered a "mild stroke" six weeks ago. "Around 6 weeks ago, I had a mild stroke out of the blue. "Dad passing away, poor sleep, exhaustion, dehydration, and overworking out -- any of these could be possible reasons," he revealed in a post on X.

The Man Who Is Aamir Khan's Son-In-Law

The Man Who Is Aamir Khan's Son-In-Law

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

A fitness trainer. A triathlete. And the love of Ira Khan's life. Meet Nupur Shikhare.

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

If you suddenly feel fatigued or tired after doing something you had no problem doing in the past -- like climbing the stairs or carrying groceries from the car -- please see your doctor immediately.

Your most common health questions answered

Your most common health questions answered

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Noted obstetrician-gynaecologist and trained fitness and lifestyle consultant Dr Sheela Nambiar offers tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle despite time constraints and striking a better work-life balance.

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Padikkal made a classy 65, including 10 fours and a six. His play on the off-side oozed elegance associated with left-handers.

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.

Tendulkar bats for healthy and fit India

Tendulkar bats for healthy and fit India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'We are talking about the good health of our nation and clearly in sometime, we are going to have healthier people'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Get in shape: India's HOTTEST fitness books

Get in shape: India's HOTTEST fitness books

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

What must you read to stay in shape? We recommend these books!

Top Engineering Entrance Exams In India

Top Engineering Entrance Exams In India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

10 Tips To Sleep On Time

10 Tips To Sleep On Time

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

When you watch TV or browse through your phone while in bed, you're teaching your brain that's how people should spend their nights, says Clinical Psychologist Mehezabin Dordi.

Fat to fit: This mum lost 51 kg in 14 months

Fat to fit: This mum lost 51 kg in 14 months

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Khadija Choonawala tells us how she did the impossible.

FAT to FIT: This techie lost 17 kg in 5 months

FAT to FIT: This techie lost 17 kg in 5 months

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Vineet Sharma reveals how he went from 107 kg to 90 kg.

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The fast bowler missed the 2011 and 2015 World Cups as a result of a five-year ban for match-fixing.

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Ashish Mehrotra, MD and CEO, Max Bupa Health Insurance, explains the changes we can expect in health insurance this year.

Why Virat Kohli changed his outlook towards fitness

Why Virat Kohli changed his outlook towards fitness

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli says his whole outlook towards fitness changed after the 2012 Indian Premier League. A healthier body has not only made him a better batsman, but an improved fielder too.

NY resolution: Is health your top priority?

NY resolution: Is health your top priority?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Work will never end, but one day our life will.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

7 Easy Asanas for Good Health

7 Easy Asanas for Good Health

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Yogini and wellness expert Shweta Singh tells you how to begin your yoga journey.

Why Chrissy Teigen doesn't want to fit into a swimsuit again

Why Chrissy Teigen doesn't want to fit into a swimsuit again

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The 32-year-old and mom of two talks about how life changed post motherhood on Women's Health mag.

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Apple readies HealthKit rollout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Apple has not divulged much specific detail on HealthKit, which is expected to be incorporated into the iPhone 6 come September.

FAT TO FIT: How I lost 20 kg by running and fasting

FAT TO FIT: How I lost 20 kg by running and fasting

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Pankaj Sonkusre from Mumbai tells us how he changed his lifestyle and lost 20 kg.

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Chubby to bikini athlete: How fitness changed my life

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Here, Bengaluru-based fitness coach and influencer Lalitha Lakshman shares her inspiring fitness journey with us.

10 Healthy Things Diabetics Should Do in 2024

10 Healthy Things Diabetics Should Do in 2024

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

If you are overweight, try and lose a few kilos. Watch the calories in your diet as excess weight can contribute to insulin resistance, warns Dr David Chandy.

How Neha Dhupia keeps fit

How Neha Dhupia keeps fit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

'Stop making excuses. People need to stop making lame excuses about time and work etc. No matter what age you are or what profession you're in, working out is a must. Looking and keeping fit is important,' says Bollywood hottie Neha Dhupia.