Health & Wellness: News

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: How to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy

The three trimesters of pregnancy are different and it is no easy task to stay fit throughout the 40 weeks.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: The harmful ways chronic stress can affect your body

Getting late for work or arguing with loved ones were common everyday stressors that were a part of our lives until the pandemic took stress to a whole new level.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

Tips to prevent lipstick from smudging while wearing a mask

Over a year of wearing face masks has made most of us pros at applying mask-friendly makeup.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Nose bleeding after COVID-19 recovery; causes, prevention, and first-aid

Nosebleeding is an increasingly common condition that is being reported by patients who have recovered from COVID-19 during the second wave of the pandemic.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

Too lazy to exercise? Follow these tips to stay fit

Getting your heart pumping through workouts is a no-brainer to stay fit.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

Junk food: The best way to stop craving unhealthy foods

Do you catch yourself yearning for a sugary treat or deep-fried snack time and again? If yes, you aren't alone.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Benefits, uses, and side-effects of exercise training masks

Exercise training masks, which are also called altitude masks or elevation training masks, are used to add resistance to the workouts by simulating conditions at higher altitudes.

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Healthy low carb grains to include in your diet

Most grains are off-limits when it comes to a low-carb diet. This is because highly processed grains provide empty calories and are generally high in carbohydrates.

04 Jul 2021

Exercise

#HealthBytes: All that you should know about Animal Flow workout

Animal Flow has taken the fitness world by storm, and is gaining popularity for seemingly being better than the favorite High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

04 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Here's why drinking coconut water is good for you

Coconut water is an extremely nutritious drink that instantly rejuvenates us during hot summer days.

01 Jul 2021

Lifestyle

Monsoon diet: Foods that will help boost immunity this season

Monsoons are here and it is that time of the year when you have to amp up your immunity to prevent infections, fever and cold.

30 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

Effective tips to stay cool while wearing a face mask

A year into the pandemic, most of us are still uncomfortable with the thought of wearing a face mask while going out.

28 Jun 2021

Hair Care

Dry shampoo: The secret to odor-free, fresh hair between washes

Dry shampoo is a hair product that works to reduce oil, grease, and dirt in your hair.

28 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

Easy tricks to fix a broken fingernail at home

A break or crack even in a single fingernail, after months of trying to perfect long nails, is every girl's nightmare.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Some effective kettlebell exercises for those who are beginners

Kettlebells are a great tool for strength training and help with endurance and muscle building. They are compact and versatile, making them efficient for home workouts too.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

Is alkaline water good for you? Benefits and side effects

Alkaline water is one of the most controversial topics in the world of health and fitness.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Don't have cornstarch? Five healthy alternatives you can use

Cornstarch is a pure starch powder that is widely used in cooking. It is extracted from corn kernels after removing all of their outer bran and germ.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

Resistant starch: Types, benefits, and everything you should know

Resistant starch is the type of starch that doesn't get digested but instead reaches the colon through the stomach and small intestine and feeds gut bacteria.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Effective ways to reduce the risk of chronic inflammation

Inflammation is nothing but the body's natural defense against infections and diseases.

27 June 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Here's everything you should know about canola oil

Canola is an oilseed crop that is created with the help of crossbreeding. The oil, which is extracted by crushing the seeds, is a vegetable-based oil commonly used all over the world.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Beach running is excellent for you. Know its benefits

If you are looking to make your cardio workouts more challenging, running on the beach is a great way to burn calories and become stronger.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Some common causes and symptoms associated with facial swelling

Waking up with a swollen or puffy face is very common.

27 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Here are the surprising health benefits of eucalyptus oil

The Australian Aborigines initially used the roots, leaves, and oil of the eucalyptus plant to treat several infections, diseases, and wounds.

25 Jun 2021

Spirituality

#HealthBytes: Yoga poses to help relax your stressful mind

It can be quite unnerving to see yogis twisting and turning their bodies with much ease while reaping the benefits.

24 Jun 2021

India

Will vaccines work against Delta Plus variant? ICMR begins study

The Indian Council of Medical Research is studying the efficacy of the currently approved vaccines against the emerging Delta Plus variant of the coronavirus.

24 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

Craving a pancake? Try this fluffy, delicious recipe at home

Who doesn't love to have fluffy pancakes with a whole lot of maple syrup topping it?

21 Jun 2021

Food

#HealthBytes: The many health benefits of dry fruits and nuts

We have often heard that dry fruits are important for the health but rarely do we understand what they do to our bodies.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Pilates exercises that are therapeutic for the lower back

Daily habits like poor posture, slouching at your desk, and carrying a heavy shoulder bag are the most common reasons for backaches.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Warning signs that your body is fat deficient

Fats are an essential part of our diet, and experts suggest that 25-30% of our total energy intake should comprise healthy fats.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Everything you need to know about carb cycling

Carb cycling is a diet generally followed by athletes and bodybuilders and is becoming popular with people who want to kick-start weight loss.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

Want to grow out your eyebrows? Here's what to do

The lockdown gave me ample time (not that I had a choice to step out) to grow out my eyebrows.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: From eyesight to weight-loss, here are benefits of carrots

Carrots were not always the crunchy, sweet, orange-colored goodness that you know of today.

20 Jun 2021

Spirituality

#HealthBytes: Simple yoga asanas that the elderly can try out

Aging is inevitable, and to witness age-related changes in the body and mind is certainly not an easy task.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Quick and delicious post workout smoothie recipes

Workouts are crucial for a healthy body, and so are post-workout foods. Our muscles need to recover after every training session, and it's necessary to supply the body with essential nutrients.

20 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: The benefits of having a bowl of oats everyday

Oats are gluten-free whole grains that are rich in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

18 Jun 2021

Fitness and Health

#HealthBytes: Everything you should know about cardio yoga

Cardio yoga combines cardio exercises with yoga asanas and is enjoyed by those who want to experience the meditative effects of yoga but with more intensity.

17 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Best fruits to aid in your weight loss journey

Fruits are a healthy snack when it comes to a weight loss diet. Not only are they a powerhouse of essential nutrients, but regular consumption of fruits also lowers body weight and reduces the risk of many diseases.

17 Jun 2021

Research

Anti-inflammatory drug may effectively treat COVID-19 complications in children: Study

Corticosteroids, a class of drugs that lowers inflammation, may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare disorder called multisystem inflammatory system (MIS-C) after COVID-19 infection, according to a study.

17 Jun 2021

Coronavirus

Delhi hospitals report rare condition in children: multi inflammatory syndrome

Hospitals across the national capital Delhi are reporting cases of a rare condition in children as a post-coronavirus complication - multi inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C).

16 Jun 2021

Lifestyle

#HealthBytes: Like cashews? Here are some lesser-known health benefits

Cashew nut trees are native to Brazil but have been cultivated all over the world. Like most nuts, cashews have several health benefits and can be easily tweaked into dishes.