A young patient undergoes magnetic resonance for arthritis at a Bengaluru hospital. BENGALURU: Sivakumar Hwas in shock when he was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the knee, thanks to his sedentary lifestyle. He was only in his mid-twenties. While climbing stairs became increasingly difficult, getting up from a sitting position became painful. Kaveri (name changed) was only 18 when she suffered acute pain Read More

  Yes, it cannot be reiterated enough. A disciplined and healthy lifestyle is very beneficial in maintaining mental health. An adequate sleep, a proper diet, staying away from substances, and regular physical exercise would help us stay physically as well as mentally fit The theme of this years’ World Mental Health Day marked on 10th of October each year is Read More

  Taking part in regular exercise is one way the multiple sclerosis sufferers can help reduce their pain. (Photo courtesy: AFP Relaxnews/ klohka/ shutterstock.com) New research has shown how a healthy lifestyle of eating well, regular exercise, and no smoking can help reduce pain in people with multiple sclerosis. An estimated 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS), a Read More

Spread across 12 acres, Piramal Revanta is being built at an investment of Rs1,800 crore. Mumbai: Piramal Realty on Tuesday said it has agreed to buy a 3.2 acre land from Mumbai-based real estate developer Nirmal Lifestyle Ltd for Rs153 crore. The land is located, adjacent to Piramal Revanta—a residential project currently being developed by Piramal Realty at Mulund area in Read More

Researchers say there is evidence to suggest that level of wisdom is dictated to a large degree by neurobiology, and that distinct regions and systems in the brain govern the identified components of wisdom.(Shutterstock) Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new tool to assess an individual’s level of wisdom. Called the San Read More

Usually, relatives don’t identify Alzheimer’s at earlier stages affects short-term memory.  Representational image CHENNAI: Alzheimer’s disease, a very common old age disease affects around four million people in India as per the latest dementia fact sheet released by the World Health Organisation. In spite of affecting a large population, no specific cure has been found for Alzheimer’s disease till date in Read More

TOWIE’S Gemma Collins has made a dramatic lifestyle change and has sworn off all meat as part of her spiritual awakening. The 36-year-old was visiting Bobby Norris’s Shetland pony (also called Bobby) when she explained to him and Mike Hassini that she is turning her back on all things material in order to save animals. ITVBE   Gemma Collins is embracing Read More

Man having marital quarrel. (Source: File image) Nearly 20% of young adults and middle-aged men in the national capital have consulted a doctor with concerns of sexual dysfunction including reduced drive, frequency or satisfaction issues, a survey has shown. The survey found that it was because of poor lifestyle habits caused by unhealthy food, obesity, stress, and smoking, that does Read More

Are you suffering from asthma? If yes, it is time you switch to a healthy lifestyle to ensure a long and healthy life. According to the study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2017 in Italy, daily intake of healthy diet rich in protein, fruit and vegetables combined with proper exercise could actually help reduce the symptoms of Read More

Robert Pattinson had once considered giving up everything to live in a camper van. Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson has revealed he considered ditching his London home in favour of living in a camper van. The ‘Twilight’ star said when he is not shooting films he just goes around east London on a pushbike and he almost made a Stealth van Read More