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27 Aug

Need a hormonal balance? focus on Vitamin D3

Banasree SarkarHealth

Vitamin D3 is a deficient vitamin, with nearly one in one person lacking it. This silent epidemic affects over billion people worldwide. While hormones, bone density, immunity, mental health, and metabolism are often discussed, vitamin D3 is often overlooked as a crucial foundational player. Vitamin D3 functions as a hormone, affecting various cells and influencing insulin sensitivity, sex hormone regulation, and neurotransmitter production. Low levels affect individuals from childhood to seniority, impacting progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity patients often have low vitamin D3 levels, which can affect bone growth, mental health, mood swings, height,…

21 Aug

Strength training just 30 minutes a week can extend life

Banasree SarkarHealth

How long should a strength workout be? Science says: not long. Just 30 to 60 minutes per week—spread over two or more sessions—can significantly improve your health and extend your life. Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine links strength training to a 10% to 17% lower risk of early death. It also lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. More muscle means less fat, better blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, and a higher metabolism—even at rest. No Gym NeededYou don’t need a gym or heavy weights. Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or light dumbbells are…

16 Aug

Forget 10,000: 7,000 steps are enough

Banasree SarkarHealth

A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed a 47% reduction in the risk of early death and cardiovascular diseases compared to those with lower activity levels. Additionally, this group experienced a 38% drop in the risk of dementia, a 14% lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes, and a 22% decrease in…

09 Aug

Lifestyle changes after pregnancy cut heart risk

Banasree SarkarHealth

Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy may face higher risks of heart disease later in life — but a new study shows that this risk can be significantly reduced through healthy lifestyle habits. Researchers tracking over 4,300 women with a history of gestational diabetes found that those who consistently maintained five key habits — staying at a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation — lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 86%. Remarkably, over nearly three decades of follow-up, none of the women who followed all five habits…

02 Aug

Glown up your skin with some delicious fruit snacks

Banasree SarkarHealth

Skin might become patchy and dull as a result of weather changes. A natural glow can also be achieved by eating fruity snacks, even though moisturizing products and serums aid on the outside. From the inside out, these snacks maintain moisturized and healthy skin. Because they are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and good fats, these fruity combinations will improve the appearance of your skin. Eat these fruity snacks to achieve radiant skin. This combines vitamin C-rich strawberries, walnuts, and dark chocolate. Together, they enhance hydration, encourage skin repair, and support collagen production. The combination of sweetness and crunch makes it…

25 Jul

Need a hormonal balance? focus on Vitamin D3

Banasree SarkarHealth

Vitamin D3 is a deficient vitamin, with nearly one in one person lacking it. This silent epidemic affects over billion people worldwide. While hormones, bone density, immunity, mental health, and metabolism are often discussed, vitamin D3 is often overlooked as a crucial foundational player. Vitamin D3 functions as a hormone, affecting various cells and influencing insulin sensitivity, sex hormone regulation, and neurotransmitter production. Low levels affect individuals from childhood to seniority, impacting progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity patients often have low vitamin D3 levels, which can affect bone growth, mental health, mood swings, height,…

19 Jul

Be mindful of the risk of dehydration during the monsoon

Banasree SarkarHealth

Monsoon showers offer relief from summer heat, but doctors warn of hidden dehydration due to high humidity, causing excessive sweating and unnoticed fluid loss. Dr. Rajesh Kumar warns that high humidity during monsoon season can cause overheating, excessive sweating, and dehydration, particularly in vulnerable groups like the elderly and children. Monsoon dehydration often goes unnoticed due to cooler weather, as people overlook fluid intake due to sweat and urine loss. Even if you don't feel thirsty, doctors advise being proactive about staying hydrated. Even when you're indoors, it's crucial to stay hydrated by drinking clean, filtered water, according to Dr.…

12 Jul

Top meal combinations to consume before working out

Banasree SarkarHealth

By balancing blood sugar levels, increasing endurance, and decreasing exhaustion, food combinations that include carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats can increase energy levels prior to exercise. These readily digestible foods give you steady energy without making your stomach hurt. With their quick-digesting carbs and potassium, bananas are a healthy snack that promotes energy and muscle performance. Protein and good fats are added by a banana with peanut butter, and Greek yogurt helps muscles work. Antioxidants and quick-digesting carbohydrates found in berries provide you a consistent energy boost while lowering inflammation. These carbohydrate-rich foods—oats, almonds, apples, cheese, whole-grain toast, and avocado—are…

26 Jun

Breathing through change: How mindful breathwork builds resilience in uncertain times

Mithun RoyHealth

As the world continues to adapt to shifting realities—from post-pandemic recovery to rising environmental and emotional stressors—experts are turning to one of the most fundamental human functions for answers: breathing. A growing body of research and traditional wisdom now converge on the idea that conscious breathwork can be a powerful tool for physical, emotional, and mental resilience. In a recent feature titled Breathing Through Change, Dr. Ashwini Anil Kumar Sirapanasetty explores how both Ayurveda and modern science view breath as a bridge between stress and strength, illness and immunity. The article emphasizes that respiratory health is central to overall well-being,…

25 Jun

Your brain also requires more focus to boost it up

Banasree SarkarHealth

Foods high in vitamin D, such as those high in serotonin and dopamine, can improve mood and mental clarity by promoting the creation of neurotransmitters and preventing cognitive decline, depression, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's. Omega-3s, vitamin A, and vitamin D are abundant in fatty fish, egg yolks, and cod liver oil, which improve brain function and encourage cell-to-cell contact. The natural synthesis of vitamin D by mushrooms such as shiitake and maitake can improve the protection of brain cells. Despite not being particularly high in vitamin D, breakfast cereals and cheese offer calcium and good fats that enhance memory…