Tag: Lifestyle Medicine
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Debunking Diabetes Myths: Dr. Pal Explains Why Genetics Isn’t Destiny
Myth 1: Diabetes is purely genetic and unchangeable Many people assume that diabetes is an inescapable consequence of family history. While genetics can raise your risk, it’s not a life sentence. Dr. Pal, a respected gastro doctor, emphasizes that blood sugar control is shaped by a combination of factors, with lifestyle habits playing a pivotal…
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You Can’t Out-Gym an Unhealthy Life: Why Daily Grind May Harm the Heart Even with Exercise and Salads
Introduction: The Hidden Heart Risks in a Busy Modern Life Many of us swap long workdays for quick workouts and sprinkle in greens to feel virtuous about our health. But a warning from a leading U.S. cardiologist suggests that this well-intentioned routine may not be enough to protect the heart. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, known to…
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A Longer Walk Daily May Beat Short Bursts for a Healthier Heart, Study Finds
Longer Walks, Bigger Heart Health Benefits A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights an important insight for people who want to improve their heart health but aren’t big exercisers: longer walks can offer more protective benefits for the heart than multiple short strolls scattered throughout the day. Researchers analyzed data from…
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Walk Daily to Cut Your Health Risks in Half, Says a Cardiologist
Movement Is Medicine: The Case for Daily walking Could a simple daily habit be the key to a longer, healthier life? According to Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, yes. The most powerful anti-ageing tool isn’t a pill or a device; it’s the way you move. Daily movement—whether…
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Walk This Much Every Day and Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
Movement as Medicine: Unlocking Longevity with Everyday Steps What if the path to a longer, healthier life isn’t found in a pill bottle but in a simple daily habit? Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a US-based cardiologist with more than two decades of experience, argues that movement is nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool. By engaging the muscles,…
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World Arthritis Day 2025: Why younger adults are increasingly vulnerable to arthritis, says a Dwarka orthopaedic expert
World Arthritis Day 2025 highlights a growing concern: arthritis is no longer the purview of the elderly. In a recent interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Akhilesh Rathi, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon from Dwarka, Delhi, sheds light on why younger adults are increasingly vulnerable to arthritis and what can be done to protect joint health early…
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Walk This Much Every Day to Halve Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Memory Loss: A Cardiologist Explains How
The Power of Daily Movement Move your body today to protect your future. Daily movement is not a trendy fitness hack but nature’s most powerful anti-ageing tool, according to US-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. He explains that engaging the muscles, heart, and lungs through simple activities—especially walking—can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases by…
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Arthritis in Your 30s: Why Young Professionals Are Facing a Silent Joint Epidemic
The Silent Epidemic Among Young Professionals Arthritis is no longer the reserve of the aging. In recent years, orthopaedic clinics have seen a notable uptick in patients in their late 20s and 30s presenting with persistent joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Experts point to a modern lifestyle characterized by long desk hours, limited movement, and…
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Arthritis in Your 30s: Doctors Warn of a Silent Epidemic Among Young Professionals
Introduction: A New front in the arthritis battle Arthritis used to be synonymous with aging. Yet orthopaedic clinics are reporting a sharp uptick in patients in their late 20s and 30s presenting with persistent joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. The common threads? long hours of sitting, limited movement, and digital habits that keep people glued…
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BAPS wellNESS Programme: Holistic 12-Week UK Health
Introducing the Holistic 12-Week BAPS wellNESS Programme The BAPS Charities UK recently completed an inaugural 12-week wellNESS programme designed to address health disparities among British South Asians, a community facing higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges. Rooted in lifestyle medicine and inspired by the spiritual guidance of His Holiness Mahant Swami…