In the year 2014, the number of Indian women suffering from obesity stood at 20 million while the number of obese Indian men was 10 million. Literally, twice as many women were suffering from obesity compared to men. The...
Pregnancy is a special time of your life that should be cherished. However, there are some special precautions to take during this extraordinary time of your life to ensure the whole pregnancy passes smoothly for both you and the...
When you have hypothyroidism, it can feel like a challenge to just get through your normal routine, what with all the aches and pains. To top it, you feel tired all the time. Making an exercise routine and following...
From being 110 to 68 kgs, losing a whooping 42 kgs in just 2 years was not a cakewalk, but this lady has won over battles beyond weight loss. Emerging victorious from her mental battles, she is proving that...
For women, being fit is more than about leading a healthy lifestyle. It’s about improved quality of life, going out on an adventure holiday trip like trekking along, do physical activities with ease. Even to keep up with the...
Gynaecology mainly refers to the reproductive and hormonal system. Roughly speaking, ‘gynaecology’ stands for the “science of women”. In the Victorian era gynaecology meant the female science, while andrology meant the male science. But nowadays gynaecology usually denotes the...
Turning 40 is considered a milestone in a woman's life because of the various changes she experiences within her. A significant change being the onset of perimenopause - a period of 8 to 10 years, when physiological changes begin...
Ever noticed how that graceful women in your life suddenly wants to gorge down on that entire plate of oh-not-so-healthy food? A girl who always said Im not very hungry. Ill just have a salad suddenly wants that brownie...
Bengaluru has never seen so many women fitness freaks before the fitness revolution that turned the garden city into a the fitness capital of India. Today, more and more women are becoming conscious about their fitness and have started...
This is for all the women out there! We have been neglecting this, getting pissed off with its upsetting appearance and the trouble we face every single day just at the sight of this uncomfortable situation! So here it...
Well, we women have a lot of problems, and dear men, youre not necessarily one of them! Our biggest challenge, issue, problem or any other synonym that you want to use, is our monthly cycles - Periods a.k.a chums!...
PCOS. Sounds familiar? Yeah, the sole culprit adding to the agony to one of the most notorious feminine issue, menstruation. So what is this all about? PCOS, more commonly known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Disease, is when the...
Folic acid, also called vitamin M, folate or B 9, is usually prescribed for pregnant women to prevent birth defects in the baby, along with iron tablets. But, folic acid has other important health benefits too. Recent research has...
Postpartum care that focuses on the well-being of the mother and her new-born is given a special importance in India. According to medical science, it is true that depriving a mother of a healthy diet while breastfeeding would not...
Are your hormones wrecking your health? Women go through a lot every month, thanks to the hormonal fluctuations that are also responsible for the monthly menstrual cycles, and the inevitable menopause. Many women experience a wide array of annoying...
When youre pregnant the world around you kind of changes for the good. There are like a million things that people will tell you on how to take care of your diet, your sleep, what all to do and...
Ouch! This pain is terrible, maybe Im getting older. We may think that sentences like these are expressed only by grannies and grandpas. But we are not entirely right. Back, shoulder, and knee aches are becoming a rather common...
Ushering in a new born is a precious occasion that every woman would look forward to in her life. Motherhood is the greatest boon for a woman in her life; however, there are certain concerns after pregnancy that every...
When it comes to weight training, there has always been a gender split. In fact, there is still a lot of speculation over whether women should be indulging in weight training and strength training at all. So, why are...
Childhood is the time to instill lifelong eating and exercise habits that contribute to good health. Developing healthy eating habits for children is about as easy as herding cats. Bad nutrition affects children's ability to learn, develop and stay healthy throughout...