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Dealing with the Delhi Smog

With pollution reaching alarming levels post Diwali, Dhruv Munjal finds out what is the best way to cope

Getting high on exercise

A rage abroad, the outlandish idea of a 'morning rave party' is slowly picking up in India

The heart of the matter

Higher than normal levels of homocysteine lead to inflammation and narrowing of the arteries

Smartphone pinky and selfie elbow

All work and all play are increasingly resulting in a gamut of conditions bundled under the umbrella term of repetitive strain injury

It's not just the app

Wearable activity trackers may not boost weight loss

The age of confusion

Adolescence can be a tricky age, especially when teenagers become too old to be treated as children and yet, are too young to be called adults. A mental health institute is ensuring that their psychol

A new diet plan that lets you eat fat to lose fat

Turning traditional wisdom on its head, the Ketogenic diet uses fat to keep people energetic through the day - and Pullela Gopichand is a follower

Knee replacement surgery: What you should know

Surgery involves complex processes for bone recreation in situations where knee has been injured beyond repair

Young, affluent adults snack on almonds, fruits: Survey

The findings also revealed that 30% of people tend to snack more when under stress, even when they are not hungry

Sanket: Life-saving signals from the heart

Sanket is a pocket-sized ECG monitor which helps people measure their heart function, providing early signs of a crisis

Preventing cancer with coffee

Food for thought

Study after study has cautioned against the effects of harmful chemicals in one's food. But experts tell the author how eating in moderation could be the key to a healthy life

Can community clinics boost health care?

The 'mohalla clinic', an ambitious initiative of the Delhi government, appears to be on the right track in improving the woeful state of public health care

Is social media making you lonely?

Social media, which was designed to make the world a more connected place, might just be leaving us more isolated and even depressed

Gaming for health

Studies suggest video games could be good for children

Can vinegar aid weight loss?

Despite its newfound internet fame as a diet aid and appetite suppressant, taking vinegar will help you lose weight only 'if you're a very, very patient person'

Reaping the benefits of grapeseed oil

A new study suggests that it may be healthier than olive oil

Tax rebate unlikely to reduce dialysis cost

A dialysis machine contributes only 6 per cent to the overall cost

Stay brain fit

Use your brain or else you could lose it, caution doctors. The author finds out what it takes to keep the mind healthy and the memory strong

Love your health this Valentine's Day

Ditch the unhealthy food you would usually indulge in on February 14 & opt for some delicious healthy alternatives