Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied NutritionYour weight is an indicator of your health status. If you are overweight or obese, you are vulnerable to the potential health risks. Healthy weight loss and its maintenance is the key to your well being and happy contented life. Weight related health […]
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While it is true that at the age of 40, you are much wiser, it also is a fact that at the age of 40, your joints hurt more. Yes, it is true that if you are over 40, you probably have more “stuff” going on in your life than you did at 21, making […]
‘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 […]
Healthy weight loss is good for the body, but can lead to sagging skin, especially if you have excess fat. Prevent sagging skin with the right weight loss approach and good skin care plan. Losing excess weight is such a good feeling. It is also healthy to lose weight so that it becomes easier for […]
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 […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition Maintaining healthy weight is easy if you make healthy lifestyle choices. Even before you get down charting a weight loss plan, work on improving your eating habits, water intake, your workout plan and you will see a marked difference in your health. The first […]
Being overweight is not just harmful to your overall health. Research shows that obesity also has a negative impact on body image and self-esteem. Obesity can lead to heart and blood sugar issues along with aches and pain. Excess weight can make you feel uncomfortable in social presence, especially if you hear people gossiping about […]