Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are becoming more common in today’s fast-paced world. The good news? Many of these conditions can be prevented or their risks reduced with small, simple changes in our daily routine. If you’re looking to live a healthier life and lower your chances of developing these chronic conditions,…
The health benefits of regular exercise for children are manifold. Young people taking part in athletic activity see improved memory, less depression, build stronger muscles and bones, and have improved blood pressure and avoid spikes in blood sugar. Exercise also helps to keep body weight in check, reduce fat and limit the longer-term risks of…
A sedentary lifestyle, characterised by minimal physical activity and prolonged sitting or lying down, may seem appealing to many, but it poses significant risks to your health. While the convenience of staying inactive can be tempting, time and again, health experts have emphasised the importance of regular exercise. To the contrary, a sedentary lifestyle contributes…
It’s almost New Year’s, and many of us have likely penned down our resolutions for 2025. While some focus on positivity and chasing various goals, others prioritise fitness, particularly exercise. But how many of you are focusing on your diet this year, specifically cutting down on sugar? In today’s time, almost all packaged foods contain…
Drinking coffee could add almost two years of healthy living to one’s life, according to a new study that reviewed previously published research. New study says coffee lovers may live longer – Here’s why!(Shutterstock) The study, published in Ageing Research Reviews journal, found that the benefits of drinking coffee “correspond to an average increase in…
Image credits: Jonas Jacobsson. Coffee was once dismissed as a mere stimulant or indulgence, but it is now emerging as a star player in the fight against aging. A new study suggests that your daily cup of joe doesn’t just perk you up. It may protect your body from age-related diseases, extend your lifespan, and…
Dozens of villagers from a border town in Hong Kong marched to government headquarters on Sunday, demanding better terms under a resettlement plan aimed at freeing up land for the Northern Metropolis mega redevelopment. The villagers from the Hung Shui Kiu area set out from the United Centre in Admiralty at around 11am for the…
Antibacterial soap. Houseplants. Makeup. Items that we touch or use on our skin every day could affect our health by changing our skin microbiome and making us more or less susceptible to chronic diseases. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. What exactly a healthy…
Seven out of 10 Alaska adults are overweight or obese, and large percentages of adults in the state have chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol that are linked to the leading causes of death, according to a new report released by the state Department of Health. The 2024 Alaska Chronic Disease Facts…
India has made impressive strides in education, particularly in secondary schooling and technical skilling, even for those who may pursue blue-collar jobs in adulthood but what if we applied that same emphasis to health education? Could we shift from merely treating diseases to preventing them in the first place? The answer is yes and it…