‘Maintain healthy weight’ is a common advice, but what does it mean to be at a healthy weight? It is how much you should weigh, given how tall you are and is measured by the BMI (Body Mass Index), which is one’s weight (kg) divided by one’s height squared (metres). A BMI of 18.5-24.9 indicates […]
Light bulb moments are common for people with lower back pain due to being overweight when they realize that their pain and their weight are connected. Studies and doctors espouse losing weight for those experiencing back pain, which could greatly relieve them of their pain. But how does losing weight relieve back pain? Table of […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas,Post Graduate in Nutrition and Food scienceHyperacidity is a medical condition that adversely affects your quality of life. If left untreated, it may lead to other complications. Hyperacidity treatments as mentioned above can remove the acidity symptoms. You must take simple measures like adopting good food habits, indulge in physical activities, […]
Cholesterol is a fatty compound that your body needs to work properly by producing Vitamins, Cell Membranes, and Hormones. This compound mainly comprises of High-Density Lipoprotein (good) and Low-Density Lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol. As they say, too much of everything is bad. So if your intake of cholesterol is more than required by your body then […]
When you quit smoking, weight gain is a major concern. There is an increase in appetite as the cigarette no longer suppresses your natural hunger cycle. Despite the weight gain, when you quit smoking, you do your health a great service. Even if you feel hungry, avoid binge eating and plan your diet with the […]
Today, people are falling into the traps set by quick but unhealthy weight loss. As tempting as it is knowing the ‘Best diet to lose weight fast’ and ‘Best exercises to lose weight fast’ which promise quick weight loss, the long-term effects of these are severely detrimental and could not only end up waylaying your […]
BMI has always been an overarching factor in the overweight vs. obese debate. BMI is an individual’s weight (kg) divided by his/her height squared (meters). A higher BMI indicates higher levels of body fat. So, what does being overweight and obese mean, how are they related to BMI, and how do they indicate body fitness […]
One of the chronic digestive disorders causing pain in abdomen and changes in bowel habits is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The life-long disease has no permanent cure but constant and incapacitating symptoms increase the severity of the health condition. Passing of mucus, excessive gas and changes in stool shape are common irritable bowel […]
Weight gain due to hypothyroidism is the more common outcome of thyroid disorder. To manage this you need to use the right set of medications, make lifestyle and diet changes. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes slow. The thyroid gland releases hormones that help in various bodily functions. Thyroid hormones affect the […]
The thyroid gland which occurs in the base region of our neck is a very important endocrine gland which regulates hormone secretion for a healthy body. The involuntary mechanism of our body is so amazing! The distributed endocrine system of the body is a part of this amazing involuntary body mechanism. The endocrine system or […]
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