Although light walking at any time is good for your health, a short walk within 60 to 90 minutes of eating a meal can be especially useful in minimising blood sugar spikes, as that is when blood sugar levels tend to peak. Researchers of a study...
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13th Jun 2026 | Updated at 10:20am 13th Jun 2026
The overlooked impact of hearing loss
- 23 Apr 2026
Hearing loss is often dismissed as a natural part of ageing, something to be lived with rather than addressed.
HIDDEN SALT, HIDDEN RISK
- 25 Feb 2026
It slips into our diets silently, hiding in plain sight. Salt, an everyday staple, has become one of the easiest nutrients to overconsume. The NHS recommends that adults limit their intake to no more than 6 grams per day, roughly the equivalent...
People across the world follow a wide range of religions, which probably have one thing in common: abstaining from food on certain days.
Sleep is an essential function that allows our body and mind to recharge, leaving us refreshed and alert when we wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the...
Dried fruits and nuts are a storehouse of healthy fats and vitamins. They pack a powerful nutritional punch, lowering bad cholesterol levels effectively...
According to a recent study, one can rapidly and easily determine muscle strength by checking handgrip strength. Researchers created cut-off values for...
- 03 Aug 2022
According to a new study, plant-based nutritional substitutes for animal products are healthier for both the environment and people than the animal products...
- 03 Aug 2022
Bad posture has several negative effects on your body. It can affect your muscle and bone health, increase your chances of injury and even make natural body functions like digestion and breathing difficult. Being mindful of the way you sit or...
- 27 Jul 2022
According to a new study of adults hospitalised with Covid-19 in Los Angeles between December 2021 and April 2022, high blood pressure more than doubled a person’s risk for hospitalisation from an Omicron-variant Covid-19 infection - even in...
Inflammation is our body’s way of fighting infections and injuries; however, it becomes chronic sometimes and puts us at risk of autoimmune diseases like...
For ages, we have heard specialists talk about the innumerable benefits of eating a diet high in fibre, both soluble and insoluble. It benefits your digestive and heart health besides aiding in controlling blood sugar levels. You can easily...
