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How Acid Reflux Impacts Your Health

If you are overweight or obese, or suffer from stress and anxiety, it will affect your...

Should You Buy a Super Top-up Health Insurance?

It is similar to top-up health insurance plan, but provides for one or more claims...

Home Remedies to Reduce Body Pain

Simple and effective home remedies for relief from body pain

6 Tips To Protect Your Hair From Winter Damage

Wash your scalp only two to three times a week to protect its natural oils, advises Dr...

Home remedies to boost hair growth

Discover effective home remedies to boost hair growth naturally. From nourishing oils...

Can Aerobic Fitness Lower Dementia Risk?

'High cardiorespiratory fitness may buffer the impact of genetic risk of all dementia...

Weddings, Winter Can Damage Your Skin

Over-exfoliating can irritate your skin and lead to dryness. During winter months,...

Should You Go For Health Super Topup?

Ensure the sum insured for the super topup is enough to cover even worst-case scenarios.

How To Read Your Blood Sugar Report

Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL.Average blood sugar...

Are You Suffering From 'Fibro Fog'?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is typically characterised by widespread...

7 Physio Tips For A Flatter Stomach

Start with 20 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio -- like brisk walking,...

How Menopause Affects Your Sex Life

Changes in hormone levels often result in mood swings, anxiety and/or depression,...

How Often Should You Change Toothbrush?

The golden rule is to change your toothbrush when it starts to 'flower', says...

Risk Of Diabetes? Ask rediffGURUS

rediffGURUS Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, Komal Jethmalani, Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan and...

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

Excessive sugar intake has been linked to brain inflammation, which can affect...

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

Of these 212 million Indians, 133 million have untreated diabetes.Undiagnosed diabetes...

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

In India, the drug is not licensed for weight loss. but as anti-diabetic medication,...

What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

Late-stage diagnosis is a major issue, with over 75 per cent of cases being detected at...

How To Prevent Skin Damage This Diwali

Going to bed without removing your makeup can clog your pores and make your complexion...

5 Easy Exercises To Stay Fit This Diwali

These quick exercises are easy to sneak into your day, offering a moment to reconnect...

Can Dirty Cell Phones Cause Skin Problems?

Kiran Bhatt, a cosmetologist with a PhD in nutrition, explains how poor hygiene and...

Can Drinking H20 Fix Creatinine Levels?

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

5 Asanas To Reduce Belly Fat

These five yoga asanas, when practiced consistently, can help you achieve your goal of...

Can Egg, Gluten, Dairy Cause Bloating?

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.

What You Should Know About Arthritis

Treatment for arthritis is mainly focused on symptom management and slowing the...

How To Prioritise Your Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, October 10, you can post your questions to rediffGURUS Anu...

Binge-Watching Reels Can Affect Mental...

Passive consumption of social media content, like mindlessly scrolling through feeds...

How Can I Keep My Child Safe From Stray Animals?

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to protect your children from illnesses.

Is Your Heart Healthy? 5 Qs To Ask

Heart conditions may be hereditary, and knowing your family's health background can...

Are Young Indians Risking Heart Attacks?

It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like...

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and...

ADD, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by...

How To Recover From Dengue

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan tells you how to correct your diet and lifestyle so that you...

Buying Health Cover Policy? Read This

Customers frequently sign without reading the terms and conditions, resulting in a poor...

7 Foods To Reduce Acid Reflux

Certain foods can help prevent flare-ups by reducing the production of stomach acid and...

Can Vitamin Loss Lead To Shoulder Pain?

rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist and the founder of the Merahki Holistic...

Can Face Yoga Improve Your Appearance?

rediffGURU Radhika Iyer Talati explains how yoga can help you stay fit and healthy.

Does Arthritis Affect Young People?

Arthritis affects people of all ages, including those in their 20s and 30s, says Dr...

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

Yoga expert R Pushpa, founder of Radiant Yogavibes suggests five simple exercises for...

How To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a combination of lifestyle changes, diet and...

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Consider a combination of a base policy and a super top-up policy.

Are You Suffering From A Cortisol Belly?

A cortisol belly is a common health problem resulting from elevated cortisol levels due...

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Heel pain can be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or heel pad syndrome,...

How To Control Thyroid, Diabetes

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini offers expert advice on how you can manage your overall...

How To Burn 500 Calories Every Day

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.

5 Asanas For Back, Neck, Shoulders

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and...

Too Much Screen Time? How You Can Protect Your Eyes

Every 20 minutes take at least a 20-second break and look at something which is 20 feet...

How To Protect Your Health In Monsoon

In the monsoon, avoid heavy, greasy foods like pakodas that are deep fried as these...

How To Claim Health Insurance Money

Follow these steps to avoid last-minute surprises while claiming your mediclaim -- via...

Can Gallstones Be Treated Without Surgery?

It is recommended to get rid of gallstones as they are always a nuisance with an attack...

Don't Let Desk Job Stop You From Losing Belly Fat

Please get up and walk for five minutes every 1 to 2 hours, advises rediffGURU Nidhi...

5 Asanas To Improve Kids' Concentration

Yoga is an excellent way to help children develop mindfulness and enhance their ability...

Can Yoga Help You Sleep Better At Night?

rediffGURU Radhika Iyer Talati offers advice on how yoga can help you become physically...

How Neha Dhupia Lost 23 Kilos

'Stay consistent, work hard and show up especially on the days you don't feel like it...

How To Deal With Bad Breath?

Bad breath or 'halitosis' can have many causes such as decayed teeth, infected gums or...

Monsoon Tips To Take Care Of Your Skin

Dr Ipshita Johri explains how you can keep your skin healthy in the rainy season.

Is Stage 3 Breast Cancer Curable?

While advanced stages of cancer may not be completely curable, with timely awareness,...

How To Stop Kids From Eating Junk Food

Ensure that the meals provided in their tiffins and snack breaks are colourful, says Dr...

Can Drinking Coffee Cause Acidity?

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition-related questions. Ask away!

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Purchase health insurance at an early age, before you incur a disease, as this makes...

5 Asanas For The Office!

Start your day with Tadasana, find your strength in Bhujangasana, unlock your potential...

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

Here's a simple quiz to test your knowledge on yoga postures!

10 Tips for Losing Belly Fat

Focus on consuming fewer calories overall to create a calorie deficit, which is...

Dirty Air, 2nd Largest Global Killer

Over eight million deaths in 2021 were attributed to air pollution, affecting both...

8 Heart Disease Warning Signs

A toothache or jaw pain can be a warning sign of an impending heart disease warns...

5 Asanas For Kids During The Monsoon

These five asanas are easy to perform and require minimal space, making them ideal for...

'Unable To Lose Weight. Pls Help'

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

10 Ways Sugar Harms Your Body

Regular, uncontrolled consumption of sugar can raise blood pressure, increase...

10 Warning Signs Of Thyroid Dysfunction

Inability to fall asleep at night, frequent bouts of insomnia or waking up in the...

Is Your Job Making You Gain Weight?

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers advice on how to alter your lifestyle so that you...

3 Simple Asanas To Teach Your Child

Yoga expert Sabrina Merchant shares three simple asanas to help your child learn yoga...

Cashless Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Health insurance policy-holders will be able to avail a discount on the premium payable...

How To Remain Healthy With One Kidney?

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to take care of your kidneys.

7 Tips To Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Replace processed and packaged foods with whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, green...

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

While the exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, factors such as genetics, a...

Can Eating Curd Cause Acidity?

Generally, though curd has good bacteria, it also has some lactose, says rediffGURU Dr...

5 Healthy Asanas for Summer

Dr Hansaji Yogendra highlights the benefits of practising yoga during the summer.

Using Supplements For A Great Bod?

The revised Dietary Guidelines for Indians released by the National Institute of...

6 Health Benefits Of Drinking Barley Water

rediffGURU Shreya Shah explains how you will start loving this habit.

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...