Advancements in science and technology can do wonders in terms of defying aging. You can look a decade younger than your actual age. A healthy lifestyle goes a long way in delaying the aging process too! There is, however, one thing we are powerless to control: menopause. We cannot halt the...
Coping with life after cancer through spirituality Cancer survivors begin a new happy chapter in their lives filled with happiness after overcoming the battle with the big C. Fear, doubt, and worry, however, may strike them anytime. Will my cancer come back? Have I fully recovered? It is human to...
Taking care of your digestive health Bloating, gassy bowel, indigestion, constipation, loose and watery stool, belching, hyperacidity, burning sensation in your throat are symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system. Have you been suffering from any of these symptoms? What do you do to get relief...
A sedentary lifestyle puts you at a major risk We have all heard that exercise is medicine but do we truly grasp the significance of this statement? If we see the value of exercise in overall health and disease prevention, then why are there more people living a sedentary lifestyle as compared to...
Delve into the role of nutrition in the pandemic and beyond Nutrition is often concurrently perceived as dieting. While diet or eating pattern is a major aspect of nutrition, it isn’t limited to undergoing restrictions in food intake contrary to what some may believe. Nutrition per se is the...
Understanding the role of nutrition and immunity in heart health An estimated 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease every year. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms that it is the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease affects the entire circulatory system...
Are you a Fresh Starter? Don’t know how to start an exercise program? You must be a Fresh Starter, a term coined by Dr. Robert Kushner et al in their publication on “Counseling Overweight Adults: The Lifestyle Patterns Approach and Toolkit in 2009.” Described to be someone who may be...
The effects are hazardous even to your physical health REMEMBER THESE IN QUARANTINE In self-isolation, be sure to remain connected with people and to feed your mind with positivity by consuming uplifting content Being locked down in our homes may already be unsettling to many but more so when one...
Nothing beats our innate protection Unsurprisingly, new cases of COVID-19 infection have been increasing since we wrapped up the holiday season. The world could go on lockdown again or we can continue to observe health protocols to control the spread of infection just as we have been doing since...
You take it day by day Each year, we start off by coming up with New Year’s resolutions after failing to sustain the list of resolutions we came up with the previous year. Optimism would be very high during this time and we tend to set resolutions that may be unrealistic. We definitely need to...
Here’s how to check It’s the time of the year when we have an abundance of food in the kitchen. We prepare and stock more food to entertain family and friends, don’t we? With overloaded refrigerators, leftovers, and the amount of highly perishable ingredients we add to our delectable recipes,...
Consider these health-friendly presents for your loved ones Battling to survive the pandemic the past couple of years has led us to become more health conscious. Being in prolonged lockdown has driven a lot of people to establish healthy habits in order to prevent themselves from getting sick. What...
