A common supplement taken by millions of pensioners could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes for many people, a major new study has found. Fish oil has long been believed to have many health benefits and it has been shown to help relieve debilitating symptoms of arthritis. However, a study published in the … Read more
New Delhi: The struggle to lose those stubborn extra kilos brings many, at some point, to the doorstep of intermittent fasting — a dietary approach, also known as time-restricted eating, which limits food consumption to specific hours of the day. While many who opt for it see it as a potent weight-loss tool, whether it … Read more
We all know the health risks that come with being overweight or obese. As a result many of us have dieted or been a bit careful with what we eat at some point in our lives. While there is nothing wrong with being mindful of what we’re consuming, taking a more extreme approach could actually … Read more
Lifestyle interventions aimed at weight loss have come under scrutiny (Representational) The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from research presented at a medical meeting. Limiting mealtimes to a period of just eight hours a day … Read more
NEW DELHI: Adults living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries, or LMICs, have health conditions like hypertension and diabetes that can lead to heart disease, according to new research published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. Researchers examining the relationship between poverty and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) discovered that CVD risk factors were highly … Read more
CHANDIGARH: Intake of nutrients necessary for good cardiovascular and kidney health is suboptimal among the population in North India, according to a new study, which has shown excessive salt consumption exceeding recommended levels, inadequate potassium intake, and protein consumption below the recommended dietary allowance. The results of the study conducted by researchers of the George … Read more
We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in the body harmless, dangerous or somewhere in between? A small study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine raises more questions than it answers about how these bits — microplastics and the smaller nanoplastics — might affect the … Read more
In the UK heart health is a growing concern. A quarter of all deaths every year are caused by cardiovascular disease. This includes conditions and illnesses such as coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure. There are many contributing factors to heart disease, some of which are out of our control like our age and … Read more
There can be detrimental effects on our health and body if we ignore hypertension, or high blood pressure. It is critical that we routinely check our blood pressure and follow the doctor’s recommendations for managing it with medication, lifestyle modifications, or other interventions as said and prescribed. It is essential that high blood pressure should … Read more
A cheap spice many of us probably have in our kitchen cupboards could hold the key to fighting off deadly diseases, research has shown. Paprika, used to add a delicious kick to many dishes from across the world, can do more than just make food extra tasty. According to various studies, paprika also has an … Read more