Buying a health insurance policy doesn't mean that you start getting cover from day one of the policy, says Harjot Singh Narula.
There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.
Adding 20 minutes to a daily walk and increasing vigorous daily activity by eight minutes would be enough to achieve a lower sleep apnea risk, a study has revealed.
The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major depression can lead to a range of behavioural and physical symptoms, says Niraj Doshi.
The pharmaceutical industry is expected to continue with its good performance in the first quarter of 2008-09 with over 25 per cent growth in revenues and about 45 per cent rise in net profit riding on better sales in the domestic and export markets. The industry will gain from the the depreciation of rupee as well.
After identifying treatments for typically IT-related ailments, an ayurvedic centre opens its branch in Bangalore.
People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions
Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.
And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
Adults are as likely as children to fall prey to diseases that immunisation can potentially prevent.
Oncologist Dr Zankhana Buch, AyurVAID Hospital tells us why these foods could help you lead a healthy lifestyle.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.
Once you reach 30, the foremost thing you need to check is on your old fillings, says Dr Karishma Jaradi.
Diabetes is no longer a rich man's disease. The changing lifestyle of Indians has made them prone to Type 2 diabetes, earning notorious distinction for India as the 'diabetic capital of the world'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.
'Dementia is going to be a huge challenge for hospitals, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, health workers and family members.'
Sourav Ganguly expressed his sadness at the number of lives lost in the pandemic and the irreparable damage that it has caused.
Most women tend to prioritise their work and family over health, till the time their body starts giving up, says Luke Coutinho.
Epidemiologists point out that if there is no second wave, it means that the number of infected has surpassed the uninfected, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.
Smoking, tight clothing and even your toothpaste could affect your sperm count, says Dr Rajni Khajuria.
'Children should include their parents in the group health insurance cover provided by the employer at the earliest.' 'However, the elderly should not depend on it alone and should also buy a personal health cover,' suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Anik Jain, founder and CEO at Symbo, will answer your questions on insurance -- life, health, motor, travel, etc -- on a weekly basis.
Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.
News viewership was the biggest gainer during the first full week of lockdown, growing 298 per cent versus the pre-COVID period between January 11 and 31. Ramayana, whose rerun has begun on Doordarshan, was the top-rated show on Saturday and Sunday.
Vastu shastra, yoga and mantras are additional means to keep our mind, body, soul clean and energised.
An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in
A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.
The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
Low-fat diets can help reduce the chances of recurrence of breast cancer in women. A new study also suggested that a lifestyle change can also fend off any type of tumour.
Heart patients can prolong their life if they interrupt their sedentary lifestyle and move around every 20 minutes.
'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'
There is no such thing as a perfect Diabetes Diet. The important thing is to follow a meal plan that is tailored to personal preferences and lifestyle and helps manage normal blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides levels, blood pressure, and weight management.
'...If people follow the lockdown well.'
Irrespective of your age and how good your health has been, the right time to get a health insurance is NOW, says Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.
A recent study, which says two-thirds of cancers are a result of random mutations, also makes a case for the prevention, early detection and treatment of the disease
Heating plastic containers in the microwave releases chemicals that can cause cancer, obesity and infertility.
'Apart from providing you with the ability to withstand escalating medical expenses, a dedicated financial plan for health will also ensure financial independence in old age,' advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
