Good Health and Wellbeing

Understanding Smog and how to stay healthy during it What do you do when you wake up one day to find nothing visible from your window? People of Delhi are facing the same kind of situation. They can only see the dark haze surrounding their city, They are told not to venture outside as a health precaution. Kids are taking online classes from home and going out has become a health risk. Delhi smog is quite infamous and a recurring issue now. Every year after Diwali, the people of the national capital experience this period when dense fog engulfs Delhi and the NCR(National Capital Region), particularly during the winter months. They have to deal with toxic air and various traffic restrictions due to a combination of human activities and environmental conditions. Reasons behind Delhi Smog:  Here are the main reasons behind it: 1. Stubble Burning in Neighboring States: It is the practice of setting fire to the leftover crop residues (stubble) in field...

Heart Series: 4- Who can develop heart disease Anyone can develop heart disease if they are not careful enough after a certain age, about what they eat, when they eat, or the lifestyle they follow. Their daily routine, food, physical activities, or lack of them, and stress reflect on their health, and their heart is no exception. Heart disease is generally thought of as something that will affect older adults or if it is in your family you are bound to get it. However, the fact is that it can impact people of all ages and backgrounds. But, it is advisable to understand who is at risk for prevention and early intervention. In fact, heart disease does not occur only due to poor lifestyle. Lifestyle factors such as an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption do significantly increase the risk, there are other factors involved, including age, gender and medical conditions. Related topics: Heart Healers Heart Wreckers How to keep your heart...

  Heart Series: 3, How to Keep Your Heart Healthy We know what is good and what is bad for our heart but keeping our heart healthy requires a combination of lifestyle choices and change of habits. Healthy heart practices need to be adopted and religiously followed. But with a right approach it is definitely achievable. Here are some effective strategies to keep your heart healthy: Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet: Following a healthy diet can be challenging for many reasons, but it’s definitely achievable with the right approach. Some common obstacles can be busy lifestyles as finding time to prepare healthy meals can be tough if you have a hectic schedule. Infact, not everyone has easy access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods. You also need to change long-standing eating habits, especially if comfort foods are a big part of your routine or you are fond of eating out. But you need to remember that sometimes, eating out or attending gatherings can ...