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Do you feel cold all the time? 6 reasons it could be worrisome!
Reasons you always feel cold Are you one of those who tend to shiver when no one around them is feeling cold? If this happens to you quite frequently, then you must not ignore it. This is because there could be a lot of issues that can lead to this continual feeling of coldness. Our body relies on various Read More
Do you lead a sedentary lifestyle? Counter diseases through wellness activities
Sixty one percent of the deaths in India in the age group of 30 to 70 are due to non-communicable diseases such as heart disorders, diabetes, and cancer, according to a WHO report published in September 2017. Most of these are preventable deaths since they are associated with lifestyle choices made by individuals from early on in their lives. The Read More
Do you skip meals to eat junk food? It’s making you overweight and undernourished
Giant corporates selling processed foods are not only raising undernutrition but also obesity in a country that is seen as the hub of stunted and undernourished children, say experts. They cited how biscuits, savoury snack packets and the likes, costing between one and five rupees, have replaced many meals for a large chunk of population across rural and urban India. Read More
What is kombucha and how do the health claims stack up?
Kombucha is made from either a green or black tea base, with some interesting additions. Matt Hoffman The drink kombucha was previously only popular in hipster cafes, but is now vying for space on the supermarket shelves. Many claims are made about the health benefits of drinking kombucha, but what does the science say? For those of you who haven’t tried Read More
How coconut oil can do wonders for your skin and diet
Coconuts can enhance the sweetness of desserts and also make for a good moisturiser, toner, and make-up remover, suggest experts. In fact, Victoria Beckham swears by it. Purba Kalita, co-founder at salebhai.com, and Sonia Mathur, head and trainer at Divine Organics, list ways to incorporate coconut in different ways: If you are looking to give a twist to your daily fruit Read More
Do you pee often or hardly ever? Here’s what your urine can tell about your health
You have to pee several times a day, yet like most people, you don’t like to talk about it much. But did you know that every time you pee, your urine gives important clues about your overall health? Its smell and colour, in particular, can give vital clues to your well-being. “The healthiest urine colour is clear,” says Dr Shubendu Read More
Our laws don’t do enough to protect our health data
You might be surprised to find what your data says about your past – and future – health. Scanrail1/Shutterstock.com Have you ever wondered why your computer often shows you ads that seem tailor-made for your interests? The answer is big data. By combing through extremely large datasets, analysts can reveal patterns in your behavior. A particularly sensitive type of big data is Read More
Carbohydrates and Diet: How Much Do You Really Need in a Day?
It is mind-boggling to understand how our bodily processes are so intricately entwined and need careful planning of our daily diet to achieve a state of good health and wellness. In my opinion, most of the weight related issues are the outcome of a bad dietary pattern or a lifestyle that is too sluggish to be able to maintain a healthy Read More
Do You Need a License for a Home Business? Maybe
Recently I applied for and obtained a home business license. Didn’t know you needed a license to run a business out of your home? Neither did I, until recently. My journey of discovery started when I relocated my small business from Ohio to Florida. I decided to seek certification from the state of Florida as a woman-owned business. While completing Read More
Do pets really benefit children’s health? Large study investigates
Intuitively, we tend to think that pets benefit our children’s health and emotional well-being. But scientifically, a new study suggests, this may not be the case. A wide range of small studies have lately been suggesting that children who own or interact with a pet have better physical and psychological health. But the largest study of its kind to Read More