Nov 23

Tips to keep your brain young at all ages

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Every single activity that the human body performs takes its orders from the brain   When it comes to looking young, fit and healthy, we often hit gyms and parlours. But what about brain health? Every single activity that the human body performs takes its orders from the brain. From coordinating balance, controlling the voluntary actions and responding towards the emotions to problem-solving techniques, the human brain is responsible to take care of all the actions. Maintaining physical health is important but taking care of the brain is equally necessary. Taking cognisance of these facts, the discourse around brain health has increased in the recent past. Good brain health is a key to a long and healthy life. It is a state where faculties of the brain such as reaction time, memory and judgement work efficiently. So here are some tips you can follow to maintain your brain health with the impact of ageing.   Brain exercises: physical exercise is great for both body and mind but challenging yourself for mental exercise can improve your brain functioning. Research shows that brain exercises can help in generating new nerve cells. Leading physicians say that reading, crossword puzzles and word problems all contribute […]
Nov 22

Junk food, late nights, zero exercise? Here’s how to break the cycle and make your kids healthy

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Children’s health tips: Pulling children away from junk food and excessive screen time can feel challenging. However, involving them in cooking nutritious meals, making healthy habits fun, and including play while teaching the importance of regular sleep and physical activity can make a world of difference. Here are small, interactive steps that can help make lasting positive changes in their lifestyle.   The effects of a sedentary lifestyle in children go unnoticed in the beginning. However, the symptoms slowly start to show. Drooping shoulders as they stare non-stop at screens, feeling breathless even after a short run, or frequent complaints of feeling tired after little activity, are all signs of poor lifestyle that will eventually trigger a spate health complications. If not addressed, these habits can lead to long-term issues like obesity, weak muscles, and anxiety and depression issues, says Dr Dhiren Gupta, Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy Specialist, Sir Ganga Ram hospital, Delhi. “This lack of physical activity among children today is deeply concerning and a major contributor to lifestyle-related illnesses. It is important for parents to inculcate simple, consistent habits in their children, which can make a positive difference to their health,” he says.   Dr Gupta suggests some […]
Nov 21

Winter Wellness: 6 Effective Tips to Stay Healthy During the Cold Months

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As the winter season approaches, staying healthy is the top priority to keep away the common cold, flu and seasonal fatigue. Cold climate, dry air and staying outdoors can make us prone to seasonal illness. Moreover, the winter season can challenge the immune system, energy levels and mood, making it vital to adopt a healthy lifestyle that triggers resilience and vitality. Here we have curated six effective ways to help you maintain peak health status during the winter months.   6 Effective Strategies To Prevent Winter Illness   Prioritize Immune-Boosting Foods Your diet plays a key role in bolstering immunity. Add a whole lot of nutrient-rich foods, especially those high in vitamin C, zinc, and antioxidants, which help ward off infections, and pathogens and keep your immune system robust. Include these winter foods in your meal regimen: Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits) Dark leafy greens (kale, spinach) Ginger and garlic for their anti-inflammatory properties Nuts and seeds like almonds and sunflower seeds for zinc Warm soups and broths for nourishment and comfort   These foods can help you fight seasonal infections and stay energized throughout the day.   Exercise Regularly We all love to stay curled up indoors, but maintaining an […]
Nov 20

How we can change our body shape with exercise

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For most of us, heading into a gym can lead to confusion about what exercises to do. If you want to change the shape of your body, can selecting certain exercises really work? Once we reach adulthood, our bone structure and proportions are largely fixed. Essentially, the length of your collar bones versus the size of your pelvis, and the length of your body compared to the length of your legs are big factors in determining proportions and aesthetic beauty. However, we can use exercise to enhance our body shape and appearance, as well as increase muscle and bone strength.   Fat and muscle We cannot physiologically change fat to muscle. For example, although doing lots of repetitions squeezing your knees together on a hip adductor machine creates a feeling of using this muscle group, it will not burn the fat deposits off the targeted area. What will occur is that with training, the muscles become stronger and larger, which may be contrary to what many women may be trying to achieve in attempting to sculpt leaner-looking legs. Another example is trying to burn off excessive abdominal fat, which increases the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart […]
Nov 19

10 Big Benefits of Smiling

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Many see smiling simply as an involuntary response to things that bring you joy or inspire laughter. While this is undoubtedly true, it overlooks an important point: Smiling can be a conscious, intentional choice. What does psychology say about smiling? Whether your smile is genuine or not, it can affect your body and mind in various positive ways, benefiting your health, your mood, and even the moods of people around you.   1. Smiling Helps You Live Longer Perhaps the most compelling reason to smile is that it may lengthen your overall lifespan. One study found that genuine, intense smiling is associated with longer life. Happy people seem to enjoy better health and longevity, but more research is needed to understand why. Research indicates that happiness could increase lifespan by years—suggesting maintaining a happy, positive mood may be an important part of a healthy lifestyle.   2. Smiling Relieves Stress Stress can permeate our entire being, including showing up in your face and expression. Smiling not only helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed, but it can actually help decrease stress. Believe it or not, smiling can reduce stress even if you don’t feel like smiling […]
Nov 18

Boost your winter health with these 6 essential health tips

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Stay healthy this winter with 6 tips on boosting immunity and well-being With winter close upon us, it’s easy to stay busy with holiday planning. But amid all the celebrating, make sure to take care of your health, too. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, wintertime can be a blow to your health. You could easily catch the common cold, the flu, pneumonia and much more during that time of year. Plus, the cold weather and dark hours can impact your mental health for the worse. If you want to stay healthy — both mentally and physically — this winter, try these tips. How can I improve my health in the winter? Try these 6 healthy habits   1. Boost your immunity in winter There’s a reason we get sick in winter — it’s germ season. Luckily, there are steps you can start taking now to ensure that you stay healthy. According to Harvard Health, “Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle.” You can boost your immune system by: Eating a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Getting enough sleep. Keeping your stress levels low. Staying up-to-date on your vaccinations. Exercising at least three […]
Nov 17

5 Ways to End Muscle Cramps

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This is a common question among athletes. Muscle cramps are involuntary, intensely painful muscle contractions that nearly every athlete has experienced at some point. Some people experience them often and simply seem to be prone to muscle cramps.   What Can You Do? Cramps usually hit at the end of intense workouts or during endurance events because fatigued muscles are more likely to cramp. Novice athletes are more likely to have cramps as they fatigue more quickly than seasoned exercisers. If you carefully progress your workouts, you will avoid unnecessary cramps. Heat, and not being used to the heat, also increases the frequency of cramps. When the seasons change and summer arrives, ease into workouts in the heat. Additionally, carefully plan your fluids, electrolytes and carbohydrate intake to help avoid or delay muscle cramps.   Are You Drinking Enough? Studies on fluids and cramps have produced mixed results. Some studies find no associations, while other show that consuming fluids and electrolytes to avoid dehydration will prevent, or at least delay, muscle cramps. The benefits of avoiding dehydration are widespread, so even if it’s not 100 percent guaranteed that you won’t cramp, consuming adequate fluids during exercise will still improve performance. […]
Nov 16

6 Everyday Habits to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Sharp

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The human brain is one of the most complex yet intriguing part of the body. With several wires and neurotransmitters connected, this is the main part that helps the body to function. What is hot what is cold is what our brains tells us. And for it to keep functioning optimally, it must be maintained properly. In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, maintaining cognitive and mental fitness has become more crucial than ever. The impact of lifestyle choices on brain health and cognitive abilities has garnered significant attention in recent years. Lifestyle (obviously) affects the brain and its functioning. From what we eat, to how we life, its all connected. Keeping the brain healthy and sharp is important to lower the risk of neurological disorders and also to maintain a young mind. India.com got in touch with some experts to get a better comprehension about brain health. Dr. Amit Batra, Principal Consultant, Neurology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, divulged about how few lifestyle changes are important for healthy mind. Here are few lifestyle tweaks to keep a brain healthy and young and unlead its full potential.   BRAIN DAY: WAYS TO KEEP BRAIN HEALTHY   Get Adequate Sleep: Quality sleep is a […]
Nov 15

How to live longer? 3 tips from Nobel Prize-winning scientist who is fit and healthy at 72

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Biohacking therapies or NAD supplements? Microbiologist Venki Ramakrishnan says there are far simpler and more proven ways to age well   Venki Ramakrishnan, 72, has been watching as ageing science and the hype around it has exploded. The microbiologist based in Cambridge, in the UK, is a Nobel laureate for his work on the ribosome – where our cells make proteins using the information encoded in our genes – and former president of the world’s oldest scientific academy, the Royal Society. In his new book Why We Die he writes that in the last 10 years alone, more than 300,000 scientific articles on ageing have been published, and more than 700 start-ups have invested tens of billions of dollars into ageing research. There have been some real scientific breakthroughs, deepening our understanding of the fundamental causes of ageing, Ramakrishnan says. But despite what companies that have jumped on the bandwagon will have you believe, “we’re not there yet” when it comes to translating that research into real-life treatments, he says. The global market for therapies associated with longevity and anti-senescence (senescence means biological ageing) was valued at US$25.1 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach US$44.2 billion by 2030, […]
Nov 14

Workout Tips: 6 chest exercises you can do at home without any equipment

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Here’s a workout tip for you: There’s no denying the appeal of a big, toned chest. Case in point: Jason Momoa’s unbelievable pectorals from Aquaman. But apart from being easy on the eye, a strong chest also helps you build overall upper body strength. Perhaps that’s why the bench at the gym is always so crowded. “By working on your chest, you will start building pushing strength, which will lead to improved functionality in day-to-day life activities like lifting a heavy bag overhead, pushing a broken-down car, etc.,” says Keerthan Naik, an internationally certified fitness and nutrition coach.   All you need to know about doing chest exercises at home, without any equipment   How effective are bodyweight chest workouts? It is possible to ditch weight training to work on your chest, although it might take longer for the results to be visible. “You should focus on doing more and more reps when performing bodyweight chest workouts,” says Naik, explaining how more repetitions can help in breaking down muscle fibre at the cellular level by taking it through a volume of work. He suggests doing a range of push up and dip variations to build a stronger chest at home. […]
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