World Heart Day: These hidden factors can put your heart at risk

World Heart Day: These hidden factors can put your heart at risk

While sudden pain in the chest or the arm are obvious signs, there are plenty of others you should watch out for. By Dr. H P Bharathi   World Heart Day: Around the turn of the century, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) became the leading cause of mortality in India. The epidemiological transition can be attributed largely … Read more

People shift focus to health supplements to stay fit

People shift focus to health supplements to stay fit

It’s time to educate and inspire consumers to incorporate nutraceutical supplements such as probiotics to their diet and daily routines. (Representational image: IE) By: Dr. Jewel Gamadia As the world continues to take steps to come out of an ongoing health emergency, it is now very important to keep yourself healthy and immune. Life is … Read more

COVID-19: Ayurveda’s emphasis on healthy food habits and good sleep

COVID-19: Ayurveda’s emphasis on healthy food habits and good sleep

To the extent possible one should try to adopt the practice of having early and light dinner. (Representational image: IE) By Bhuvaneswari Ravindran Ayurveda recommends that good food habits have to be followed up with a healthy lifestyle and exercising. In these lock down days, when we are stuck at home, engaged in indoor activities only, … Read more