Do we eat way too much salt?  Researchers believe so.  While we need about one teaspoon of salt per day, Indians are generally said to be eating close to 8 teaspoons of salt in a day. Excess salt intake, which […]

Being obese or overweight has always been linked with chronic lifestyle diseases.   Many do know that a high body fat percentage puts a person at increased risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, bone problems, cancer, and kidney and gall stones […]

Recent research has established that depression  is an high risk factor for heart disease , along with high cholesterol and blood pressure….and equally dangerous !   Depression leads to increased levels of stress hormones, namely, cortisol and epinephrine.  Excessive cortisol […]

Working out is the best way to burn calories and stay fit. The total energy that we burn in a day is divided into three parts—Basal metabolic rate, digestion and activity. The energy that is needed by the body to […]

Imagine having to lift heavy loads 24 x 7, while surrounded by thick smoke and toxins. Your lungs are doing exactly that…day in and day out, minute by minute.   These remarkable tireless machines keep you alive by enabling you […]

Top five foods to beat insomnia Dread the sound of your alarm clock every morning?  If you are one of those who get up groggy, grumpy and feeling blue day after day thanks to all the tossing and turning you […]

Research has time and again shown that breast cancer is preventable with the right foods and exercise! Eating healthy with half your plate covered with colourful fruits and vegetables and a balance of all other foods is the key to […]

A racing heart, feeling out of breath and overwhelming anxiety.  Sounds familiar? Panic attacks are all too common now in India and in other countries.  In US alone, about 11 % of the population is believed to suffer from panic […]

Best Foods that fight Acne Are your hormones wrecking your health?   Be it dealing with acne in teens, to oily skin in menopause, women go through a lot every month thanks to the hormonal fluctuations that are also responsible for […]

To eat or not to eat breakfast like a king?  Myths and facts abound around what a healthy breakfast should be.   A healthy breakfast is one that contains both rich proteins and complex carbohydrates with a touch of healthy […]