Health & Fitness

How green tea helps in detox and losing weight

It’s tempting, especially in Ramadan, to overly indulge in unhealthy foods that end up clogging our digestive system.
25 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Essential questions on COVID-19 vaccination in Ramadan

During Ramadan, adult Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, up to 19 hours each day, depending on location. However, there are exemptions for travellers, menstruating women, and those with specific disorders or disabilities.
25 April 2022, 09:09 AM

Managing migraines during Ramadan

Migraines are headaches, typically on one side of the head, and often of a pulsating quality, lasting anywhere between 4-72 hours at a stretch.
25 April 2022, 09:06 AM

Ideal calorie count during sehri and iftar

There is no general guideline for how much food to consume since everyone's calorie demands vary. Generally, 500–600 calories should be consumed at sehri. Whether you consume 400 or 1,000 calories at sehri, your body will feel hungry after 6–8 hours, so there is no need to overeat in the morning.
25 April 2022, 08:50 AM

Easy exercises for staying fit and managing weight this Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan presents to us an opportunity to cleanse both our spirits and bodies. Alongside a healthy choice of foods from iftar to sehri,
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM

How to avoid overeating in Ramadan?

Ramadan is not only the month for spiritual cleansing, but also rejuvenating the mind and body.
11 April 2022, 12:15 PM

Exercise Bio-hack for Ramadan

You can use exercise to bio-hack your body and supercharge Ramadan productivity.
11 April 2022, 12:10 PM

How to stay hydrated during Ramadan

With the blazing summer sun this Ramadan, thirst is perhaps a bigger concern than hunger, for most.
9 April 2022, 11:26 AM

Fasting for diabetics: Avoiding sugar is not enough

While tackling the heat is one thing, fasting for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes can pose some serious health concerns. Long fasts put you at higher risk of hypoglycaemia, where sugar levels are far too low for the body to function, which can at times prove fatal for diabetics.
7 April 2022, 11:47 AM

Getting fit while being at home — A 30-day journey

Spending hours upon hours at my work desk has always proved to be productive in one way or the other. If anything, it always assured the monthly stream of paycheques.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Workout do’s and don’ts

Working out can get your desired results, only when you are well informed about the dos and don’ts. The key is to hustle wiser, not harder. Workout practices are varied but here is a list we came up with — for any workout — to help make every drop of sweat worth it.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

An ideal workout

Going to the gym is not the only way to get fit and healthy as a home workout is just as great and effective. The busy work life,
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

All you need to know about vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency has been on the rise in recent times across all age groups. Even in a country like ours with a fairly warm weather, people are struggling to keep their ‘sunshine vitamin’ levels up. While it may be shocking at first, a little research makes it understandable.
12 March 2022, 12:50 PM

Quit smoking with these convenient apps

Numerous people embark on the journey of giving up smoking for good—yet unfortunately, many fail due to the lack of motivation and effective aid. So, to make this process easier and successful, various apps can be your trusted allies and guides.
10 March 2022, 12:28 PM

Breaking the cycle

Society as a whole tends to shun things that are unknown to them. Something different is often perceived as threatening. As a result, we try to minimise that threat by invalidating it, or brushing it off.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Winter Workout Tips

Here are some tips to get your blood pumping and yourself motivated for working out in winter.
23 February 2022, 10:49 AM

BTS: Unorthodox advocates of self-love and mental health

Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean for Bulletproof Boy Scouts), more commonly known as BTS (Behind the Scene), is undoubtedly a household name amongst the young generation.
21 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Impact of COVID-19 on mental health and it’s aftereffects on young minds

With the introduction of online schooling, screen time skyrocketed. Limited scope of interactions in classes have made classes
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Self-care is not selfish

Self-care often takes a backseat in our lives. However, nurturing our own body, mind, and soul is imperative to living a more satisfied and successful life. Therefore, leave behind all feelings of guilt and take some time to focus on yourself and only yourself, if not every day, then at least a few times a week.
6 February 2022, 12:59 PM

Tips for sound sleep

Your sleep needs vary widely — total hours required, optimal bedtimes, and ideal wakeup times, these are all dictated by an individual’s physiology, genetics, exercise levels, diet, and age group.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM