Mar 07

7 amazing winter superfoods to boost your brain health

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Eating junk food and sugary treats during winter can affect your brain function. Here are winter superfoods that will help improve your brain health. Winter is a welcome relief from the prolonged summer heat, but the cold weather despite its charm has its own challenges. While the chilly months provide the opportunity to nourish well and exercise more, it is also the season when illnesses are on rise due to reduced immunity. Besides, in winter our body has to work extra hard to generate sufficient heat to keep it warm. Diseases like common cold, pneumonia, bronchitis, flu are on rise during this time. No wonder, your brain also needs some extra nourishment to stay active and fight winter blues. Nutrition plays an important role in brain health and adding the right foods can help you with your energy levels throughout the day. It is easy to fall into the trap of junk food and delightful desserts during the season, as the appetite is more and digestion improves. However, using the season to our advantage and indulging in seasonal delights can help boost our health in long run. Kanika Malhotra, Nutritionist and weight loss specialist and Founder of Health Astronomy talks […]
Mar 06

10 ways you can keep yourself healthy in 2024

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When it comes to New Year resolutions, ‘eating healthy’ and ‘staying fit’ are some of the most popular ones. Each year, there is a desire in each one of us to do better than we did the previous year, especially when it comes to taking care of our bodies and, thereby, our health. With the added emphasis on health, it’s more important than ever to make those healthy eating resolutions and stick to them. So, if you’ve decided that the coming year is dedicated to changing your habits and start living a healthier life, more power to you! We, as always, are happy to help. Whether it is setting more realistic and achievable goals or making small dietary changes, we’re giving you 10 tips to help you stick to your healthy eating goals this new year.   Don’t skip breakfast Breakfast is the first meal of the day, so skipping it is an absolute no-no. Your body needs to fuel up and prepare for the day ahead, so instead of skipping breakfast, it must be one of the most nutritious meals you consume in the day. Besides, eating a good breakfast keeps you away from the urge to nibble on […]
Mar 03

6 Ways to Improve Life Quality

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The percentage of Americans considered to be “thriving” is on the decline while the number of individuals classified as “suffering” is higher than ever before. While this isn’t a positive trend, the good news is that people who want an improved quality of life can achieve this goal. If this sounds like a monumental task, it’s worth noting that it’s possible to improve life quality, along with happiness and well-being, without having to make drastic changes. Here are six steps that, when taken, help work toward this effect.   1. Maintain Healthy Relationships Our interactions with others can affect our mental health. Research shows that not only do healthy and supportive relationships increase happiness, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being, but they also reduce the risk of suicide. Conversely, negative relationships can create toxic situations filled with conflict and stress. Disconnecting from these unhealthy interactions and fostering healthy ones is vital to personal well-being. Ways to maintain healthy relationships include: Engaging in positive thinking Being open about our thoughts and opinions Assuring the other person that we care through both our words and actions Developing our own relationships with friends of people we care about Sharing tasks to help reduce each […]
Feb 29

Overeating on weekends? 5 tips to kick the habit

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Many of us struggle with the weekend binge eating habit, on our journey to a fitter body. A whole week’s hard work and discipline in the gym can be ruined if you indulge in sinful eating for all meals during the weekend. At times, it can also affect your motivation to continue eating healthy the next week. if you want to make sure your diet plan isn’t screwed up on Saturday and Sunday without ruining the weekend fun vibe, here are a few tips to follow:   A cheat ‘meal’ over a cheat day A cheat meal, once a week won’t hamper your fitness routine, much. However, make sure that you work hard during the week to deserve the weekend cheat meal. The human brain craves reward, and your cheat meal can be a lot satisfying if you can show yourself your fitness achievement earned through hard work, over the week. Put enough thought into the cheat meal and make sure you eat it mindfully, taking time, so that you don’t feel it was over in a snap. Also, make sure the portion size is justified.   Keep a food journal A weekend food journal can help you track what’s […]
Feb 26

8 simple tips from health experts to live a longer life

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Easy things you can do on a daily basis to live longer! The ongoing pandemic has brought to the forefront the importance of mental and physical wellness. People have realised that leading a happy and healthy life is the key to living longer. For this reason, we spoke with health experts about easy lifestyle changes we can incorporate into our daily routines to live longer and more fulfilling lives. These are their best insights.   8 best tips from nutritionists and health experts to live longer   1. Follow a sustainable diet plan Building a sustainable diet is more important than following a strict diet. “No one can stop eating out, not give in to stress eating once in a while, or stop desserts altogether. It’s important to follow a balanced diet 80% of the time and enjoy your weekly meal with dessert and drinks,” says Simran, fitness expert and co-founder, Simvalecha. “Cut out non-nutritive foods like added sugars and start on limiting sweets. These foods cause inflammation, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, joint pain, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Instead, follow sustainable diets rich in fruits and vegetables to stave off diseases and maintain a healthy weight,” states […]
Feb 23

How To Eat Healthy On A Budget? Here Are 7 Tips That Can Help

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Eating healthy on a budget is not at all difficult. You just need to be mindful of certain things, and you can easily achieve all your health goals while being on a budget. The quest to find healthy foods is an ongoing one. From the healthiest of breads and snacks to drinks, we make sure to have our pantry stocked with guilt-free items at all times. However, the majority of these healthy foods are priced quite heavily and are not quite feasible for people who are on a budget. Whether you’re living in a hostel or have budget constraints, it shouldn’t stop you from eating healthy. It may seem impossible to do so, but with just a bit of creativity and mindfulness, you can achieve your health goals without breaking the bank. Here are some practical tips that will come in handy:   Here Are 7 Tips To Eat Healthy On A Budget:   1. Plan your meals Planning your meals in advance may seem like an effort, but once you start practising it, there’s no looking back. By doing so, you’ll notice a dramatic shift in your urge to order food from outside. When you’re mentally aware of what […]
Feb 20

5 Tips And Hacks To Lead A Healthy Life

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Keeping fit and health is not a one-day job, but it’s rather a lifestyle and gradually needs to be developed into a habit. There’s no magic key to a healthy lifestyle, but here are some universally accepted tips to be healthy. Keeping fit and health is not a one-day job, but it’s rather a lifestyle and gradually needs to be developed into a habit. There’s no magic key to a healthy lifestyle, but one must beware of hit and trial methods too, as these can be detrimental to the overall health, as well as mental state. With so much being said and heard about how to develop a healthy lifestyle, it’s confusing to decide what’s good and bad for one’s health. As work schedules all over the world become crazier by the day, there’s a general concern about and increase in unhealthy life choices. However, there are certain universally accepted ways of leading a healthy life. These are some things that you should never compromise on, if you want to be happy and healthy:   1. Don’t Compromise On Sleep Although more and more people nowadays call themselves fashionably insomniac, sleep deprivation is ruinous for health. You may not know […]
Feb 15

Follow These 9 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

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These habits are easy to implement into your routine to keep your heart happy and healthy. Among Americans, heart disease is the leading cause of death. Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the US. While heart disease statistics are scary, heart disease — generally speaking — is preventable for those who don’t have preexisting heart conditions. That said, there are challenges and several risk factors that can’t be changed, including family history, sex or age. Additionally, some people don’t have access to heart-healthy foods and others don’t have the opportunity to see a doctor and get insights about their current health status. For the most part, the average person can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease with simple lifestyle changes, like the nine steps detailed here.   1. Take a daily walk Decades of research support cardiovascular exercise as a first defense against heart disease. Walking is an easy, simple way to get cardio exercise in, and you can do it pretty much anywhere outdoors or indoors with a treadmill. Studies show that walking can prevent heart disease risk despite being a less intense modality than other forms of cardio exercise, such as hiking, jogging or […]
Feb 13

The 7 Keys to Longevity

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Ignore the hyperbaric chambers and infrared light: These are the evidence-backed secrets to aging well. Humans have searched for the secret to immortality for thousands of years. For some people today, that quest includes things like sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber, experimenting with cryotherapy or blasting oneself with infrared light. Most aging experts are skeptical that these actions will meaningfully extend the upper limits of the human life span. What they do believe is that by practicing a few simple behaviors, many people can live healthier for longer, reaching 80, 90 and even 100 in good physical and mental shape. The interventions just aren’t as exotic as transfusing yourself with a young person’s blood. “People are looking for the magic pill,” said Dr. Luigi Ferrucci, the scientific director of the National Institute on Aging, “and the magic pill is already here.” Below are seven tips from geriatricians on how to add more good years to your life.   1. Move more. The number one thing experts recommended was to keep your body active. That’s because study after study has shown that exercise reduces the risk of premature death. Physical activity keeps the heart and circulatory system healthy and provides protection […]
Feb 10

Puffy Face, No More! 7 Smart Tricks To Avoid Bloating On Face

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A puffy face is a very common condition, and we experience it quite often, especially during the morning. According to experts, it is a result of fluid retention. Picture this – you have a big day ahead, and you wake up with a puffy face. Such a bummer, isn’t it? The worst part is that no amount of makeup helps you fix the situation and make you look bright and glowing. So, what do you do then? A quick search on the internet will tell you to dip your face in ice water. We agree this celebrity-endorsed hack works wonders, but it is just a temporary solution. You can’t surely think of doing this during winter. Right? This is why we found you some sustainable diet and lifestyle habits that may help you go a long way. These healthy tips are shared by nutritionist Simrun Chopra on her official Instagram handle.   What Does A Puffy Face Indicate? Reasons Why Your Face Looks Swollen: A puffy face is a very common condition, and we experience it quite often, especially during the morning. According to Medical News Today, it is a result of fluid retention, which can stem from several factors […]
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