Health Tips

Papaya: Your Potent Powerhouse

Papaya is high in lycopene and vitamin C. These antioxidants enhance the protective effects of “good” HDL cholesterol and thus benefit your heart.

Popcorn Lover? Choose a healthier version

Fresh home-made popcorn is very low in calories as well as in sodium. Because of its low- calorie content, low energy density, high fibre content and ...

Merry Christmas

Reliance Hospitals wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Let’s make this Christmas special by making a pact to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Beware of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection that occurs in one or both lungs and can range from mild to life-threatening cases. Pneumonia is often caused by bacteria, b...

Get rid of your tobacco addiction

Tobacco consumption can cause serious health damage. It can cause immediate reactions like nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. In the long run, the ...

Be cautious in your workouts

Don’t exercise at the gym without supervision. Unsupervised exercise with incorrect techniques can lead to serious injuries.

Are you diabetic?

Plan your meals in advance and choose to eat healthy. Include fresh fruits, vegetables, soups and whole grains in your daily diet. These are high in f...

Do you always microwave your meal in the takeaway container?

Do you always microwave your meal in the takeaway container? Several chemicals in the low-quality pliable plastic can leach into your food when you wa...

Prevent falls for the elderly

Common falls are the leading cause of injury among the elderly. Ageing causes the bones to shrink and the muscles to lose their strength and flexibili...

Limit junk food

Junk food is tasty, tempting but high in fats, sugars and is very calorie dense. However, it has very less nutritive value. Eat healthy nutritious mea...

Choose to be, a fit mom to be

It is important to exercise or walk during pregnancy and remain fit. Exercising during pregnancy helps prepare you for childbirth and gets your body b...

Benefits of Mint

Mint is known to clear congestion of the nose, throat, bronchi, and lungs. In addition to the respiratory channels, mint's anti-inflammatory propertie...

Suffering from a smartphone thumb?

People who spend too much time texting may be at an increased risk of having "smartphone thumb". It is a painful condition caused by repetitive moveme...

Reduce inflammation, have strawberries

The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in strawberries helps to reduce inflammation of the joints, which may cause arthritis and can also lead to h...

Make carrots a part of your diet

Eating carrots is the best way to get your daily dose of Vitamin A along with a host of other benefits. Their high-fibre content helps regulate the di...

How fit are your bones?

Get started with a fitness regime from a young age. A regular program of weight-bearing exercise helps stop further bone loss and may be one of the fe...

Did you know?

The pairing of certain foods highly elevates the nutritive value of individual ingredients. Tomatoes and broccoli when eaten together are more effecti...

Enjoy purple yam this winter

This winter make the best use of purple yam, eat it steamed or fried. It is filled with anti-bacterial properties. Include it in your diet as it helps...

Kegels - The ultimate pelvic workout

A great way to improve bladder control, enhance comfort during intimacy and fight prolapse is to improve your pelvic floor muscle strength. Practise p...

Do you always prefer chilled water?

Experts suggest that if you drink chilled water just after your meal, the chilled temperature solidifies the fats from the foods you have just consume...