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Articles by Soma Das
Exercise, diet not helping you lose weight? You could be making these 4 simple mistakes
Your weight loss and fitness goals may look distant despite exercising regularly and following a healthy diet if you don’t the basics right. Here are 4 lifestyle mistakes that can negate your best efforts.
Lonely people are at greater risk of death from heart disease
Feeling lonely may be harmful for your heart in more ways than one. A new study shows that lonely people are twice as likely to die from heart problems.
How to boost immune system quickly, simple diet and exercise tips for total health
Here’s how you can boost your immune system quickly. Health experts warn that sniffling, cold and fever, among other symptoms, are signs that your immune system needs to be strengthened. A healthy diet, regular exercises and other precautions can help you boost your immune system.
Your daily yoga routine can boost sperm quality and fertility
A daily yoga routine can significantly improve sperm quality as yoga reduces oxidative stress, decreases DNA damage, and aids in maintenance of telomere lengths, shows a new study.
Breastfeeding benefits for mom and baby, as proven by scientific studies
Here are some of the latest studies on the health benefits of breastfeeding, which will be discussed at the Nutrition 2018 meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, this week.
Are dates good for diabetes? Here’s all about its nutrition value, when to eat and more
Dietitians say dates are one of the superfoods you must have in your diet. Loaded with good nutrients and rich in natural sugar, they are good for diabetes patients as well. Here’s what experts have to say.
Don’t let stress get to you, it can damage your sperm quality and fertility
Stay calm and avoid stress. A new study says that just two months of stress can damage a man’s sperm and slash his chances of having children.
This new blood test can predict due date and premature birth
Researchers from Stanford University have devised a new blood test that can detect which pregnancies will end in premature birth.
Tips for healthy heart, make these simple lifestyle changes recommended by experts
Keep your heart healthy with these simple changes in your diet and lifestyle. A healthy diet and regular exercises, experts say, is very helpful for the heart.
Having a baby after 35 can cause this health complication
A new study shows that children, born to mothers older than 35, are likely to have heart problems later in life, increased risk of complications during pregnancy, and a likelihood of delivering a child that is premature.
How to control sugar level in body, make these 6 simple lifestyle changes
Having high or low blood sugar over a prolonged period can lead to health complications in the long run. Experts tell you about simple lifestyle modifications that can help you keep it stable.
Switch off the smartphone, light exposure during sleep affects metabolism
Do you sleep under artificial lights or are exposed to the blue light of your smartphone? A new study says that chronic overnight light exposure could have long-term effects on your metabolic function.
How to control high BP through diet and exercise, 5 tips to bring it down naturally
How to control high BP through diet: High blood pressure can cause a number of life-threatening complications if you don’t take measures to bring it down. Here are the causes, symptoms and ways to control high blood pressure.
Weight loss, exercise and diet tips, experts say follow these for super fitness
For total fitness and health, you need to do the right exercises and follow a healthy diet. If you want to lose weight, here’s everything you need to know, from what to eat, how to exercise to other hacks that will ensure you achieve your weight loss goals in no time.
Targeted cancer treatment could replace chemo and radiation in future
Looking beyond existing treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation, researchers are focusing on treatments that target a tumour’s individual genetic traits for better results.
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus, watch out for sudden weight loss, 10 other signals
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus: Weight loss is not always good and could be a sign that you have diabetes. Experts tell you the causes, symptoms and ways to manage this disease.
VR sessions could reduce anxiety, boost chances of IVF success
Virtual reality (VR) sessions prior to sedation for IVF treatment has been shown to reduce their anxiety and improve successful pregnancy rate.
Vitamin C deficiency can spoil the best weight loss plan, here’s what to do
Bleeding gums, splitting hair and nose bleeds are all lesser-known symptoms of a Vitamin C deficiency. Experts tell you about its benefits, how it helps in weight loss, and how to identify the symptoms of a Vitamin C deficiency.
Weight loss can have side effects, could be making your bones weaker
Beware, weight loss may be good for your BMI but it can worsen bone density, bone architecture and bone strength, shows a new study.
Weight loss tip, eating junk food in the night robs you of sleep time, quality
Weight loss tip: You must kill your craving for junk food at midnight since it plays havoc with your sleep pattern. Loss of sleep leads to overeating, which results in obesity and diabetes, says a new study.
Best exercise tip, walk faster to keep your heart healthy, stay cancer free
If you want to lose weight, keep your heart healthy, stay disease free, and get fit, here’s the most important exercise that doesn’t require spending long hours in the gym. Brisk walking, fitness experts say, is the most beneficial activity if you combine it with a proper, healthy, diet.
To lose weight fast and stay fit, follow these perfect diet plans that burn fat
Want to lose weight fast but not deprive your body? We get 2 nutritionists to share diet plans that will help you lose calories without compromising on nutrients.
Obesity, minus high BP or blood sugar, is still unhealthy, causes heart diseases
Obesity in women, even without conditions such as high blood sugar or BP, can lead heart diseases. A new study suggests that being “metabolically healthy obesity” does not mean you will be free of diseases.
Superdrink green tea has compound that prevents death from heart attack
A new study says that a compound found in green tea could be used to devise treatments that prevent deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis.
Lose weight naturally: Say no to crash diets, eat more fibre, get enough sleep
If you are looking to lose weight and stay fit, you don’t need to go on starvation mode. For sustained weight loss, fitness experts say it is best to go natural and make simple changes in your diet and lifestyle.
Junk food or salad, ambient music influences your choice of food at restaurants
Louder environments inspire diners to crave greasy cheeseburgers and fries, instead of making healthier choices like salads, says a new study.
Limiting global warming levels can reduce dengue fever cases
If global warming levels can be limited, it can reduce cases of dengue and stop it from spreading to areas where incidence is currently low.
E-cigarettes are as bad as cigarettes, flavouring can impair lung function
Do you think that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to smoking? Beware, this latest study adds to evidence that they are not safe for you.
Want to keep heart healthy and strong? Avoid travelling to high altitudes
Here’s how to keep your heart healthy. A new study suggests that if you exercise at high altitudes, it puts extra pressure on your heart. Lower amount of oxygen in the air in the mountains leads to a decrease in the volume of blood circulating in the body.
Low-carb diet can be harmful for health, here are 6 signs to watch out for
Don’t skimp on the carbohydrates, which are the fuel for your body. Experts tell you the pitfalls of a low-carb diet, which types of carbohydrates to consume, and the warning signs that you are not consuming enough carb.
