When someone says vitamin D, as a 90’s kid, my first thought goes back to Calcium Sandoz and its happy-puppy bottles. Although I loved collecting them for the container more than the health benefits, it was probably the first time I came across the term “Vitamin D.”Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, and our body produces it as a...

Since 2nd century AD, diabetes has been one of the greatest mysteries and challenges in the medical world. Today, diabetes is a health concern worldwide. Diabetes has no cure, but it is certainly manageable by making some healthy lifestyle changes, mainly in your diet. Let’s take a look at the perfect diet for effectively managing diabetes.First thing’s first. Track your weekly...

If you are confused about which skin care regimen and products are best for your skin, just Google it. Thousands of options will be available just at a click of a button. They will tell you which products to use, which not to, which brands to use, etc. but there are 8 skin care mistakes you’ve been making without...

He hits off an alarm and begins his day. Shaking off his fears, he steps out to take on endless challenges. He may not answer your calls or spend time with you for days. Far away from home, in the corporate world, he strives hard to prove himself. It’s difficult for him to gather courage and tell you he...

There is one thing about Delhi you’ll absolutely adore: wintersCold crisp airFresh colourful wardrobeHot cups of teaWinter food specialtyThe soft wintry sunEnjoying slow walks in a chilly weatherThe bustling city gets lost somewhere in foggy streetsIt’s all beautiful…until you burst out into an uncontrollable coughing fit. The beautiful fog is indeed a deadly smog you’ve been breathing.In winter, smog...

As a kid, I could never understand why grandpa had so many medicines on his night stand or why mom strictly prohibited sugar in his and granny’s chaai or why aunt used those special footwear which never complimented her outfit. But now, there is no denying that diabetes has always been a part of our lives, even before we...

Over the last few decades, the world has seen a drastic increase in the human life expectancy. In 1800, an average person could live up to 25 years. Today, the global average life expectancy is 70 years. The miracles of modern medicine and public health initiatives have helped us live longer than before - to the extent that we...

“Smoking kills”“Tobacco causes painful death”“Smoking causes throat cancer”“Cigarette smoking is injurious to health”Cigarette packs come with a variety of warnings. But I often wonder if bold texts and gruesome photographs of cancer victims ever stop smokers from lighting one. If you smoke, many times many people must have asked you to quit smoking. You probably would have thought of kicking...

At first, you may feel happy and stress-free about drowning your sorrows in a drink. After several drinks, your words will start slurring. By the end of the night, you will barely be standing straight with no coordination between the body and brain and struggling to keep your eyes open. It’s okay to wobble home on rare occasions, but...

Remember those ads by Parachute Advansed Hair Oil? “Ye baal nahi hai, ye main hu” the line says it all! Our hair speaks volumes about our health and well-being. So, if you are suddenly noticing lots of hair on your hair brush or bathroom floor, it could be a sign of underlying health conditions. There are several ways to fix hair...