by Shwetha Bhatia | May 28, 2022 | health, Nutritious foods, Running, sports, Swimming, Woman's Health Day
The presence of women participating in competitive sports is steadily growing. Women in sport defy gender stereotypes and social norms, make inspiring role models, and show men and women as equals. Some challenges female athletes face: Gender...
by Anuja Mhatre | May 16, 2022 | Blood pressure, Fitness, health, Mindset, World Hypertension Day
Exercise has beneficial effects on blood pressure. The exercise prescription for extremely overweight/hypertensive patients is best formulated by an exercise specialist who is qualified to manage this population. Normal blood pressure (BP) is 120/80 mm Hg. High blood...
by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Anger Management, diet, exercise physiology, Fitness, health, Mental stress, Stress, Stress Eating
Our nutritionist Alifia Mala shares important information on Stress Eating. ‘Stress eating’ is a phrase with a lot of truth behind it. The effects of sugary ‘comfort foods’, and stress and the hormones released by it, cause people to overeat. Roughly 1 in every 4...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Jan 5, 2022 | diet, Fitness, health, PCOS & PCOD, strengthening exercises
Thyroid disorders, especially Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and PCOS are closely associated. Both have an underlying component of insulin resistance. Registered Dietician Shwetha Bhatia explains the hormonal imbalance in detail for healthcare professionals in the latest...
by Varadayini Gorhe | Dec 6, 2021 | Fitness, health, sports
Our Sports Psychologist writes about body image issues in sports and what we can change about it. Different individuals over the years have assessed my female figure in the most bizarre of situations – not only in obvious places like an athletic track or gym, but...
by Janvi Dhanak | Dec 1, 2021 | AIDS DAY, diet, health, HIV
Antiretroviral therapy helps people with HIV live longer, healthier lives and reduces the risk of HIV transmission. But sometimes it can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe. On World AIDS Day today, team nutritionist discusses the management in detail. HIV...
