Fixing food habits can cut liver disease risk by 50 per cent, say experts

Fixing food habits can cut liver disease risk by 50 per cent, say experts

Amid a rise in liver diseases among both urban and rural populations, doctors on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health. On the eve of World Liver Day, medical experts are sending the message of “Food is Medicine”, saying healthy changes today can cut the risk of liver disease by 50 … Read more

6 ways to improve brain functioning

6 ways to improve brain functioning

Like the rest of the body, the brain requires appropriate care and exercise. So, we asked experts for six ways to help improve brain functioning. Dr Narander Singhla, lead consultant in internal medicine at CK Birla Hospital®, Delhi, told us that improving brain functioning can be achieved through a combination of lifestyle changes, mental exercises, … Read more

A cancer survivor lists ‘toxic’ things one should never use at home after being diagnosed at 35 while pregnant; we verify

A cancer survivor lists ‘toxic’ things one should never use at home after being diagnosed at 35 while pregnant; we verify

Cancer is one of the most painful conditions with no one set of symptoms, treatment, or precautionary measures. Creating awareness about the same is content creator and cancer survivor Susana Demore, who listed things she would never use anymore around the house after being diagnosed with the disease while she was pregnant. “The truth is … Read more

Myth or fact: Those who walk fast are at a lower risk of diabetes

Myth or fact: Those who walk fast are at a lower risk of diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is understood to stem from an abnormal balance of insulin inside the body. “This is probably because either the body mechanism has become resistant to insulin, or because it does not produce adequate amounts of the substance to maintain blood sugar control,” said Shikha Singh, nutritionist and fitness expert, Shiksfitness. A sedentary … Read more

Influencer claims the time of day you shower can affect how much vitamin D your body absorbs; expert weighs in

Influencer claims the time of day you shower can affect how much vitamin D your body absorbs; expert weighs in

Health claims you come across on the internet must always be verified by experts before you decide to adopt them into your daily routine. One such that we came across recently was from an unnamed postpartum wellness influencer who claimed that the time of day, the angle of the sun, and the time you shower … Read more