How to try this viral fitness trend – The Irish Times
If the thought of pumping iron or holding a plank doesn’t put a spring in your step, maybe the latest exercise trend to dominate social media will: Japanese interval walking. The idea is simple: alternate between three minutes of fast and three minutes of slow walking, ideally for 30 minutes at a time. “The fast […]
How effective are indoor air purifiers against wood heater and bushfire smoke?
Bushfire season is not the only time we have to shelter in our homes from smoky air outside. In some parts of Australia, smoke from domestic wood heaters in winter can also harm our health and has been linked to premature deaths. While relatively few households burn wood for heat in Australia, the smoke given […]
How to switch health insurance without losing benefits
My current health insurance policy has a room rent capping, and it’s up for renewal in July. My advisor has suggested that I consider porting the policy to another insurer that doesn’t have such a cap. I wanted to understand what porting means. If I choose to port, will it affect my future claims? I […]
Six things we get wrong about sleep – and how to get better rest, according to experts – The Irish Times
There’s no question that sleep is important for your health. Without enough of it, your risk of developing diseases such as dementia, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes can increase, and you’re more likely to feel irritable and anxious. In pursuit of a perfect night’s rest, some people have tried drinking “sleepy girl mocktails” […]
Just 5 tbsp of rice, some weights, 7-hour sleep & no doomscrolling: Top diabetologists share fitness secrets | Health and Wellness News
You have been reading their advisories on managing blood sugar from time to time. But do experts ever follow their own advice and execute it in their lives? For a few minutes, Dr Anoop Misra, Dr V Mohan and Dr Ambrish Mithal take the chair and face the very same questions they ask their patients. […]
How to beat the big four diseases of ageing
Cancer Cancer can strike at any age, but the older we get, the more likely it becomes. “The two most common cancers of old age are breast and prostate cancers,” says Dr Richard Siow, the director of Ageing Research at King’s College London. “As we age, our cellular mechanisms reduce the clearance of damage within […]
Diabetes: As intense heatwave warning issued in country, here’s how to keep blood sugar level under control |
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for severe heatwaves in several parts of the country. Red alert, the highest degree of warning issued during heatwave conditions, has been issued for Delhi NCR and many parts of North India. In view of the intense heat wave that is going to prevail all over […]
How to spot gestational diabetes: Symptoms, causes and diagnosis
“Usually between eight and 10 weeks of pregnancy, when you go to your first midwife appointment, your midwife will ask about things that might put you at higher risk of gestational diabetes [see below],” says Hatia. If you’re at higher risk, you’ll be offered a test for gestational diabetes at between 24 and 28 weeks, […]
Ramadan Diet Guide: How to fast while maintaining blood sugar on Ramadan |
For those with diabetes, this sacred period of Ramadan brings forth a unique set of challenges. Balancing religious obligations with health considerations can be daunting, yet essential for maintaining well-being during this holiest month of the Islamic calendar. According to a recent ICMR study, 101 million people in India are living with diabetes, underscoring the […]
Here’s how to take care of kidneys if you have diabetes
Lifestyle changes play a significant role in slowing its progression. Medications to manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipid profile, are essential components of the treatment. Additionally, medicines to delay kidney-disease progression, are an essential component of treatment regimen. Dialysis or kidney transplantation can be life-sustaining interventions in advanced cases. If you have diabetes, it […]