Here’s what happens when you give up alcohol for six months

Here’s what happens when you give up alcohol for six months

The fact that alcohol is bad for health is known. But what exactly happens when you give up alcohol entirely? Dr Aniket Mule, consultant internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, said that when someone decides to quit alcohol, they will notice many benefits that will unfold almost immediately and continue to grow. “Six months without … Read more

Answered: If you wake up multiple times from sleep, is it your ‘body’s way of saying something is not right’?

Answered: If you wake up multiple times from sleep, is it your ‘body’s way of saying something is not right’?

Many people find it difficult to fall asleep or sleep without waking up frequently throughout the night. But have you ever wondered why and what happens to the body when this happens? Various factors can cause night wakings. “The factors can include stress, anxiety, drinking caffeinated drinks before bed, eating certain medications, hormonal changes, especially … Read more

Revealed: The real reason experts advise men to avoid wearing tight belts

Revealed: The real reason experts advise men to avoid wearing tight belts

Wearing a tight belt for extended periods can be discomforting, and the abdominal pressure exerted can also lead to health issues in the long term. Dr Tripti Raheja, lead consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at the CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, added that this pressure might impact male fertility and cause other health concerns. “Firstly, it … Read more

Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors — overstating this can cause stigma, blame

Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors — overstating this can cause stigma, blame

As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social activity in reducing dementia risk. In recent years, medical journals have amplified this message to encourage people to take control of their cognitive futures through lifestyle change. Last year, The … 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