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

Jasmin Bhasin opens up about corneal damage, says ‘shukr karo sab theek hai’; experts shares prevention tips

Jasmin Bhasin opens up about corneal damage, says ‘shukr karo sab theek hai’; experts shares prevention tips

Jasmin Bhasin recently opened up about the extent of the corneal damage she suffered in July 2024, while also sharing the turn of events that led to the fateful incident. “Shukr karo sab theek hai (Thank God, everything is fine). I went to Delhi for an event. Before applying the makeup, I put in my … 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