Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition The WHO has declared that the COVID-19 is now a pandemic. People are alarmed and worried everywhere. Schools and universities have declared holiday and offices have asked their employees to work from the comfort of their homes. Such is the scenario that even common cold […]
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition The novel Coronavirus that broke out in China has made its way to India too and the number of infected according to the latest reports are are 6,744 as per the latest figures from Union Health Ministry. The death toll from Covid-19 rose […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Being obese and overweight is not good for your health and therefore, fitness and healthy living should be a part and parcel of your life. Thankfully, simple lifestyle changes and healthy habits can help you achieve it. From eating nutrient-dense foods to exercising regularly, […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition affecting women whose hormone patterns are altered with higher than normal production of Androgen which is a male sex hormone. Table of Content What is PCOD? PCOS symptoms When to see a doctor? Diagnosis of PCOS […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Weight loss surgery is one of the methods using which people try to shed some excess fat. Also known as “bariatric surgery”, this surgery is opted by people who cannot indulge in traditional weight loss methods. This method is also chosen by people who want […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Obesity is a bodily condition marked by excessive deposition and storage of fat which develops gradually with time and does not happen overnight. While a BMI of 25 is considered to be healthy internationally, it has been reported that for Indians, more precisely the South […]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Weight loss diet, healthy meal plan, how to lose weight in 3 months, how many calories I should eat to lose so and so weight in XYZ months… Do these ring a bell? Well, these are some of the most searched topics on the internet […]
You have had your gala time over the weekend; you slip into bed dreaming of all good things and boom! It’s 8 O’clock on Monday. Even before the Monday blues start taking over your senses, you got to rush to catch that bus or metro to be on time for office. In the hustle and […]
High blood pressure or hypertension is a global concern because of its wide prevalence. If not attended to in time, it can lead to severe complications like a heart attack or a stroke which can turn fatal. Hypertension is referred to as a silent killer because you can live with it for years even without […]
Medical Reviewed by Sindhu Vas, Post Graduate in Nutrition and Food scienceDo you feel hungry all the time? Are you feeling the urge to raid your kitchen every now & then to satisfy your sudden hunger pangs? Do you often feel hungry during the late-night hours in spite of having a sumptuous dinner? If your […]