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Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big...

Intermittent Fasting: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Intermittent fasting, when not carried out under professional guidance, comes with its...

How To Control Diabetes In Kids?

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers...

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

Wearing white and lighter colours will prevent heat retention, thus reducing the risk...

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

It is important to be wary of sunburn, dizziness, heatstroke, stomach issues and other...

Gut Health Key To Prevent Illnesses

Maintaining the balance of gut microbiota is important as an imbalance, also known as...

How To Fix Ankle, Back, Shoulder Injuries

If any pain in the body persists for more than 5-6 days it is always better to show a...

10 Tips To Sleep On Time

When you watch TV or browse through your phone while in bed, you're teaching your brain...

Can Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

When the artery going to the brain gets clogged or closes off, and a part of the brain...

QnA: Can Women Have Sex After Menopause?

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan offers advice on post-menopausal health care.

10 Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Any persistent pain or change in the regular functioning of the body should not be...

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining...

How Much Walking Is Good For Health?

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan offers advice on how to heal from injuries and take...

Yoga Or Gym? What's Better For Wt Loss?

rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve...

How To Get Holi Ready!

These skincare tips will come handy before you step out to drench yourself in the...

Want to Lose Weight? Ask rediffGURU

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural...

How To Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers expert advice on how to alter your diet and...

Can Diabetics Eat Honey, Jaggery?

rediffGURU Shreya Shah offers expert advice on how you can improve your diet and...

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

If you suddenly feel fatigued or tired after doing something you had no problem doing...

How To Lose Belly Fat

A fibre-rich food will help you lose weight and control blood sugar spikes, advises...

Cancer Tests You Must Do

Dr Minish Jain, director of medical oncology, Ruby Hall Clinic highlights the need and...

12 Asanas For GOOD HEALTH

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati recommends 12 asanas to improve...

How to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital,...

Can You Die Of Cervical Cancer?

Early-stage cervical cancer may not exhibit noticeable symptoms, warns Dr Abha...

Can Fever Cause Stiffness In The Body?

rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist with 20 years of experience helps diagnose...

Is It Okay To Have Multivitamin Tablets?

Vitamins and minerals are better consumed in a natural form as one advances in age,...

How Crash Diets Affect Your Heart, Body

Drastically cutting weight can result in nutritional deficiencies, depriving the body...

10 Easy Asanas For A Healthy 2024

10 asanas you can try to master in 2024 and set the tone for a harmonious year ahead.

What Is The Best Breakfast For Diabetics?

Start the day with some whole grains or oats. Include a good source of fibre-containing...

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Along with persistent cough that may last for several weeks, tuberculosis patients also...

How Diabetic Neuropathy Affects Your Feet

It is important for diabetics to take adequate care of their legs, wear cushioned...

Want To Ask Health Questions?

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural...

How To Prepare For The Mumbai Marathon

Follow these handy tips on to run the marathon without hurting your body.

10 Healthy Morning Habits For 2024

Dedicate the morning to activities that don't involve screens, allowing your mind to...

10 Things Diabetics Should Do in 2024

If you are overweight, try and lose a few kilos. Watch the calories in your diet as...

10 Diet Changes for a Healthy 2024

Are you looking to transform your health game? Dr Chetan Savaliya, director, Satvam...

What Happens When You Have Diabetes

Diabetes can lead to serious complications and can affect the eyes, heart and nerves,...

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Worried About Your Child's Eating Habits?

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers...

Financial Planning Is A Painful Exercise

While financial planning is good for you, the process which a planner can put you...

How To Get Relief From Knee Pain

rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto, a physiotherapist and nutritionist, has been helping patients...

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad For You

Even a few servings of ultra-processed foods can contribute significantly to your daily...

How To Improve Kidney Health

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital,...

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Practo has witnessed a 215% increase in total consultations related to cardiovascular...

5 Diabetes Myths You Shouldn't Believe

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long...

Is Diabetes Curable? Ask rediffGURUS

On World Diabetes Day, you can pose all your doubts and questions regarding diabetes to...

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep...

Say NO To Sugar! Try 5 Guilt-Free Alternatives

You can replace sugar with healthier alternatives like dates, raw honey and coconut...

Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved...

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Fish

Those who don't eat fish may include alternatives like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts,...

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

Doctors warn that overwork is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and spondylitis.

How To Sleep Better At Night

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia...

Cricket Fans, Beware Of The Heat!

The most important thing you can do to protect yourself is to stay hydrated, advises Dr...

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often...

What to AVOID during Navratri

Choose home-cooked snacks prepared with minimal oil and sugar for sweetness. Avoid...

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

While there​ is no specific treatment for dengue, recovery primarily involves...

Are You Overweight? Or Diabetic?

rediffGURU Komal Jethmani can answer your health, fitness and diabetes-related questions.

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

rediffGURU Anu Krishna explains how you can improve your mental health by seeking...

Is Running Good Exercise?

rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist with 20 years of experience helps diagnose...

3 Diet Changes For A Healthy Heart

Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily...

'Avoid fruits when having cold, cough?'

Post your health-related questions for rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto.

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve...

Diet Control Or Dieting? What Works?

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural...

How Cancer Survivors Can Obtain A Health Plan

'Try to buy a policy with a lower sum assured or one with a deductible.''Those whose...

Can High BP, Acidity Cause Headaches?

rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora offers advice on how to improve your overall health and...

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can...

Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Ask rediffGURU

rediffGURU Dr Rahul Baxi, honorary consultant diabetologist at the Bombay Hospital and...

Why Are Younger Indians Getting Heart Attacks?

rediffGURU Dr Vivek Mahajan, interventional cardiologist at Fortis Hospital, Kalyan,...

Can You Get A Heart Attack? Ask rediffGURUS

What are the warning signs of heart disease?How can we correct our lifestyle in order...

Who's At Greater Risk Of Diabetes?

If you have obesity, you're about six times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than...

Freezing Eggs For The Future

Vivian Tung, 33, is one of a rising number of women opting to freeze their eggs.

Yoga With The Kittens

Glimpses from a yoga session hosted by Pawhour at a studio in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

How To Keep Your Liver Healthy

Since your liver works hard to purify and detoxify your body, it is important to...

7 Healthy Alternatives To Tomatoes

While there may be quite a few substitutes to tomatoes, some of these options can be...

10 Monsoon Healthcare Tips

Including foods rich in Vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, and leafy...

Simple Tips To Lower Blood Sugar

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to meet with a healthcare provider to...

5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests...

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

One should use the mobile with needed discipline, advises Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On...

India is among the top three emerging markets in the wellness economy.

Can You Bend It Like Trushna Joshi?

The yoga practitioner looked very happy showing off her moves on International Yoga Day.

Mumbaikars Celebrate Yoga Day

Look how Mumbaikars began their International Yoga Day celebrations.

Yoga Day: How To Reduce Belly Fat

rediffGURU Namita Piparaiya, wellness coach and founder of Yoganama, answers your...

Your Yoga-Related Questions Answered!

Ahead of World Yoga Day, rediffGURUS Radhika Iyer, Namita Piparaiya, Roopashree Sharma...

10 Tips To Gain Muscle And...

Proper exercise, good routine, optimal nutrition and supplementation can help maintain...

PIX: Yoga Day 2023 At Juhu

Patanjali Yog Samiti Mumbai organized the 9th International Yoga day at Juhu beach bus...

5 Asanas For Kids

It's back to school time and with children getting back to the grind, here are 5 yoga...

How Useful Is Nutrition Information?

How do you bring about better nutrition consciousness in a society that is quite...

Questions About Yoga? Ask The Experts

Do you have yoga related questions? Ask rediffYogaGurus Namita Piparaiya, Sabrina...

Psst... Here Are Priya Bapat's Secrets..

The actor's guide to a healthy skin and a long-lasting relationship.

ASK rediffGURU: How Can I Quit Smoking?

Several hospitals have a smoking cessation clinic run by pulmonary physicians, suggests...

What Tooth Pain Could Be Telling You

Tooth pain and other orofacial pain can be a symptom of various conditions and can...

How To Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy

Dr Rohit Mistry suggests five dental hygiene habits young mothers should start their...

Summer: Foods To Eat And Avoid

In the summer, we tend to eat less and drink more. Avoid large portions of food, as...

ASK DR DEEPA: My 10-yr-old daughter weighs only 25 kg

If your daughter's height and weight have always been below average, then this is her...

Cancer Research Is Hampered By Lack Of Racial Data

Cancer has no race, so why do new innovative cancer drugs discriminate based on race...

5 Reasons for Premature Greying

Stress is one of the leading causes of premature greying, warns Dr Monica Chahar.

Heatwave: Foods To Eat And Avoid

Consume foods that keep you hydrated, are light and easy on the gut, advises Sanya Narang.

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk...

8 Tips: How To Stay Healthy In The Heat

To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water, natural fruit juices, or vegetable juice...

What's Greenwashing?

Greenwashing is making misleading or false environment-friendly claims about a...

'Are teeth supposed to be light yellow?'

Scaling and polishing can only eliminate external stains. They do not make your teeth...

Working Women: 10 Tips To Stay In Shape

]The easiest activity like walking has a direct positive impact on your various blood...

Every Employee Needs Personal Mediclaim

All employees should supplement the employer-sponsored health cover with a personal cover.

10 Health Screening Tests For Everyone

Even if you feel healthy, your overall health report can give you a realistic picture...

10 Reasons You May Be Losing Hair

Deficiencies in iron, protein and zinc can particularly lead to hair fall, warns...

Check Blood Glucose Levels Minus Prick

One needs to charge the device every four days, which can provide over 65,000 blood...

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

'Digesting protein is hard work for the metabolic system. The more natural the protein...

Tips To SLEEP BETTER

You need eight to 10 hours of healthy sleep every night.Otherwise, your life and heart...

Trouble Sleeping? Ask Our Experts

Experts Roopashree Sharma, Namita Piparaya, Dr Kathiyayani Mahadevan and Dr Ashit Hegde...

10 Foods to Control Blood Sugar

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how fruits like apples, guavas and...

rediffGurus: 'Want To Lose Weight Fast'

Ask rediffGurus how you can go from being Fat to Fit.

15% Protein Powders Are Of Poor Quality

Health experts express concern about the unsupervised consumption of dietary...

Your Health And Auto Queries Answered

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance...

Want To Live Longer? Read This!

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions,...

How To Protect Yourself From Poor AQI

Breathing polluted air for long periods of time can cause more serious problems.Avoid...

Festive Season: 10 Tips To Eat Healthy

Stick to gluten-free meals as often as possible. This includes bread, roti, random...

India Got How Much % Fitter In 2022?

India got 124% fitter in 2022, burning a total of 2,48,62,19,657 kCalories

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

According to Kota police and district administration records, at least 14 students...

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health and auto insurance...

The New Superfood For Stressed Students

In the weeks before their next exam, stressed-out college students may wish to add...

Does Lifting Weights Cause Heart Attack?

If you've had a cardiac arrest, you must seek opinion from a medical expert before you...

12 Monthly Goals For a Healthy 2023

Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking...

Supermodel Alicia Kaur's Passion Is...

Yoga On The Road Diaries from a supermodel.

How do I make my son eat fruits?

You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal...

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

Adopting a healthy lifestyle as a family or even with friends will go a long way in...

5 common GYM mistakes to avoid

Over time, not switching up activity can lead to burnout or injury.

10 Workouts To Build Muscle Strength

Strength coach Spoorthi, Cult.fit tells you how to build muscles without the use of...

7 Foods Diabetics Should Avoid

Starting your day with breakfast cereals or granola bars is something diabetic patients...

4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Food (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) have a major impact on the health of your heart.

Want To Get Fit? Avoid These 10 Mistakes

When you are putting your body through so much, you need to listen to it when it's...

Watch! How to Do a Self Breast Exam

Dr Vijay Haribhakti, oncologist, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, offers expert...

10 Best Foods to Control Diabetes

A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those...

10 Haircare Mistakes To Avoid

Dust, dirt, and excess oils can clog scalp pores, causing hair loss or delayed growth,...

10 Tips To Sleep Better

Overthinking can be harmful to your sleep. So try to divert your mind to something that...

Wear Sunscreen While Using A Laptop?

While the excess use of electronic devices will definitely have some side effects,...

5 Tips To Improve Bone Health

Changing some of your lifestyle habits may result in the most rewarding results not...

10 Signs Your Mental Health Is At Risk

Not being able to control outcomes and manage our own expectations leads to stress and...

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Reasons

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins,...

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental...

Must Dry Fruits Be Soaked Before Eating?

The nutritional value and flavour of dry fruits increases when they are soaked for a...

7 Tips To Lower Your Blood Pressure

The less hours you sleep, the higher your blood pressure will rise, cautions Dr Pooja...

Health-Auto Insurance Queries Answered

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking answers your health insurance related queries.

What Do You Want To Ask WELLNESS GURU?

'E-cigarette devices expose users to toxic metals like lead, arsenic, chromium and...

10 Ways STRESS AFFECTS YOU

Doing an activity you love instantly reduces stress and lowers your heart rate too.

10 Foods To Lower Cholesterol

Drinking plenty of water will help keep your blood clean and reduce the build-up of...

How to avoid over-eating during festivals

The simplest rule to follow is to eat at the right time, says Roopashree Sharma.

Are You An Emotional Eater?

Discovering a way to deal with negative emotions is often the first step toward...

How can I avoid getting a heart attack?

'Keep your mind at rest and lead a healthy lifestyle.''Adopt a good dietary pattern...

Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

Don't let humidity be your skin's enemy, says Dr Abhishek Pilani.

10 Good Things I Can Feed My Family

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

11 Foods To Improve Your Gut Health

Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper,...

Can a good diet improve eye sight?

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

The ideal height of the heel should be between 3-9 centimeters says Dr Manan Vora.

10 Exercises To Build Muscle Strength

Dr Chandan Podar lists exercises to help you build resistance and improve your muscle...

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the...

WATCH: 11 Workouts To Get In Shape

Celebrity trainer and fitness entrepreneur Sohrab Khushrushahi shows you how to train...

Live Your Best Life AFTER Menopause

The inclination for sex also increases because the messiness of periods, the need for...

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

Nishita Suratkal explains how amla, methi and bhringaraj can help arrest hairfall and...

The Perfect 30-Minute Workout For You

These 9 workouts are sure to hit every muscle and strengthen your body.

How Actor Aditi Gautam Lost 16 Kg

'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'

Monsoon:How To Protect Yourself From UTI

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite...

1 In 4 Indians Sleep Less Than 4 hours

On an average, 1 in 2 Indians are getting less than 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep each...

10 Tips To Improve Lung Capacity

Within 12 to 24 hours of stopping smoking, carbon monoxide levels in your blood will...

4 Exercises To Burn Fat And Lose Weight

Strength coach Spoorthi, Cult.fit tells you how to burn calories without hitting the gym.

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

'I run four times a week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.'

9 Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

The secret to a healthy heart lies in living a stress-free, well-balanced lifestyle...

10 Asanas To Improve Immunity In Monsoon

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, explains how these postures can...

Auto, Health Insurance Queries Answered

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers...

How Running 8 km Helped Me Fight Asthma

Gopi Yennu shares his fitness story.

NO! Your Shampoo Can't Fight Hair Fall

There's no 'genie-in-a-bottle' solution that can instantly fix hair fall within a...

Monsoon: What To Eat. What To Avoid

A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as...

11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

Using lightweight products and following a monsoon skin care routine can keep problems...

10 Reasons Why You Are Losing Hair

An improper diet that lacks adequate amounts of protein or low in certain vitamins can...

Asanas For Better Sex Drive

Jahnavi Patwardhan, yoga expert at Sarva Yoga, explains how yoga can help you improve...

Stunning Pix! The perfect place to do yoga

Students practised yoga at the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, to celebrate...

Want To SKIP SUGAR? Try These Options

Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.

Models Show Off Their Yoga Moves

These models can't let go of their love for yoga.

Yoga At The Gateway Of India

BSF, CISF and NCC personnel performed yoga along with students at the Gateway of India.

10 Asanas For A Healthy Mind And Body

Divya Rolla explains how these asanas will help you improve your overall health.

DoctorSpeak: Know About A Heart Attack

Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist at Mumbai's Masina Hospital, tackles...

7 Reasons To Donate Blood

Donating one unit of blood -- 350ml to 450ml -- can save up to three lives

Ankita's Amazing Yoga Moves

Along with running, yoga is a regular part of Ankita Konwar's fitness regime.

7 Asanas To Prepare You For Yoga Day

Divya Rolla lists asanas to begin your yoga journey.

How to buy fresh vegetables and fruits

Sight, smell and touch will help ensure that you are picking up something fresh and...

5 Asanas For Strength

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures to build...

10 Healthy Tips for Women

After the age of 35, women need to take extra care of their mental and physical health.

10 Foods Good For Your Heart

Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures and...

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

Taking care of an elderly person in the family can be challenging. Here are some tips...

7 Foods Bad for Your Teeth

Dr Karishma Jaradi explains how excessive consumption of tea, coffee and lemon can be...

Don't Cut Out Ghee From Your Diet!

'Have ghee with rice, roti or dal, and remember to enjoy and cherish its impact on your...

10 Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat

While targeting stomach flab, certain yoga asanas are ideal for burning calories,...

Can Fat Removal Surgery Lead To Death?

Cosmetic experts explain how liposuction, like any other surgery, has its share of...

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

FAT to FIT: How I Lost 32 Kg In A Year

Swati Sodhi, 36, a mum of two, tells us how she went from 92 kg to 60 kg in a year.

Heatwave: ASK KOMAL: How To Cope

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Hypertension Day: 5 Changes To Lower BP

Cut back on salt intake and just watch your blood pressure fall, advises Dr Sameer...

6 Habits To Stay Healthy In Summer

Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated says Dr Anant Pandhare.

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

'You can either sulk and blame your destiny or you can choose to handle the situation...

How To Take Care Of Your Lips In Summer

Scrubbing and moisturising your lips before applying your lipstick is a very important...

10 Asanas To Unlock Tight Hips

Ira Trivedi suggests postures to strengthen your hips and reduce stiffness.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in...

10 Asanas For Headache And Migraine

While painkillers can give you temporary relief, yoga may be able to help you calm down...