The number one killer world over and in India is heart disease. It’s a general term that covers a number of diseases which affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart-failure and angina. What causes heart disease? Hypertension (high blood […]
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The dreaded dengue continues to terrorize children and adults alike, with a sharp rise in number of cases in the country. What can you eat to protect against dengue, during and after an attack to maximize protection and recovery? Read […]
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Rains and sniffles, sneezes and flus go hand in hand for most people. But there are some, who go through the entire season without as much as a sneeze. How do they do it? Its all about building one’s immunity. […]
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Want to know why sugars are bad for you? Here is a list of 10 compelling reasons to cut out sugar from your diet. #1: No dangerous sugar spikes! The more sugary foods we eat, the more the insulin […]
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Sugar, sugar everywhere, but in excess it is not safe! Given the epidemic of diabetes in children and adults alike, we in India need to closely examine our obsession with sugar and anything sugary! Indians have a very high threshold […]
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It is a commonly held belief that to be healthy or to lose weight, one must cut out all forms of fats and oils. That however can be dangerous to overall health and especially to our heart! Fats promote heart […]
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Today, on the occasion of “World Diabetes Day” around the corner, it is time to refresh our diabetes IQ. Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders identified by high blood glucose levels, either because the insulin production is insufficient or […]
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Are all carbs created equal? Apparently not! Research has shown consistently that there are some that are beneficial in many ways, while some can be, evil! Whole and holy grains! A recent study found that women who averaged two to […]
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Carbs are much discussed, debated, abused and generally always in the limelight! There are some diets that advocate cutting off carbs completely from the diet to achieve weight loss, and others that believe in including the “right kind of carbs” […]
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Fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike are plagued with the concern of achieving ideal body weight while maintaining the right balance of fat and muscle. Firstly what is the ideal fat percentage for men and women? The American Council on […]
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