Yams are wholesome root vegetables packed with essential nutrients, offering a mix of vitamins, minerals and energy-giving components.
Fasting refers to deliberately or consciously going without food or beverages -- or avoiding them altogether -- for a fixed length of time to boost health.
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'One in two people tested shows high blood sugar levels.' '51.9 per cent of men and 45.43 per cent of women who tested had high blood sugar.'
'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.'
'Making sure that you're getting enough sleep, that your weight is maintained correctly and you exercise regularly.'
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'
'Obesity is a raging conversation globally now, and manufacturing of generics will pick up after the patent expires.'
rediffGURU Rajiv Kovil, a senior diabetologist and obesity specialist, offers advice on how you can alter your diet and lifestyle to maintain healthy sugar levels.
Heart conditions may be hereditary, and knowing your family's health background can help you understand the risk your might face, says consultant cardio-thoracic surgeon Dr Gulshan Rohra.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a kidney health specialist at the Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice on how to keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well.
rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.
A toothache or jaw pain can be a warning sign of an impending heart disease warns cardiologist Dr Ajit Menon.
Drinking plenty of water will help keep your blood clean and reduce the build-up of excessive toxins -- cholesterol being one of them.
Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.
Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.
'Good cholesterol acts as cholesterol scavengers, picking up excess cholesterol in the blood and taking it back to the liver where it is broken down,' says Dr Amit Bhushan Sharma.
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If you've had a cardiac arrest, you must seek opinion from a medical expert before you resume any form of physical training, advises Dr Aashish Contractor.
Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.
A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those at risk, recommends Shilpa Joshi, head of Metabolic Nutrition, Fitterfly.
A Harvard professor has alleged it is one of the worst edibles to have.
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.
With easy access to processed meals and an unhealthy lifestyle, gaining weight is simpler than ever, warns Pune-based celebrity fitness coach Gaurav Pawar.
Get rid of these bad habits, says Upendra Kaul.
Saturated, monounsaturated, trans and poly. Are you confused yet?
New World Syndrome that affects 75 per cent world population is triggered by a radical change in diet and lifestyle.
Salil Verma shares the simple formula that worked for him.
The mantra to live a healthy and extensive life is to stay happy, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
People with high triglycerides and another type of cholesterol tested but not usually evaluated as part of an individual's risk assessment have an increased risk of a certain type of stroke, according to a research published in the December 26 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Avoid oily foods, processed foods and artificial sugars, suggests nutritionist Anju Katara.
Eating poorly may make you feel exhausted after a workout.
Here's what to do to improve your heart health.
This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.
Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.
Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.
Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.
These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.
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