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IN PHOTOS: On World Parkinson's Day, here are 5 world-renowned figures you didn't know had the disorder
Every year, World Parkinson's Disease Day or World Parkinson's Day, as it is more popularly called is observed on April 11. While we know of people around us who suffer from it, did you know these notable world celebrities and figures, have also lived with the condition?
11 April,2025 08:23 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS | Mumbai heatwave alert: Experts share tips to maintain health and fitness as temperatures rise
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai, Thane and other neighbouring districts in Maharashtra's Konkan region on Tuesday and Wednesday in view of the rising temperatures. As cooler temperatures transition into blazing summer heat, the change can be ruthless to your 9 to 5 routine, especially if you have a desk-bound job. It can affect health in various ways like exacerbating existing conditions, affecting energy levels, etc. Here’s how to keep your health in top order as the season changes. (Story by: Anindita Paul)
25 February,2025 11:31 AM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: 5 things that you can't find in milk, and how you can get it from other food
Every year, National Milk Day is observed on November 26 in India to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, who is regarded as the 'Father of the Milk Revolution' because of how he revolutionised India's dairy industry. While the benefits of milk are known, Pratiksha Kadam, consultant, dietitian at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Navi Mumbai highlights what you can't find it and how you can get it from other food sources
26 November,2024 01:21 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Support your children through a divorce with these 5 expert tips
Co-parenting a child through a divorce or a separation is never easy, as filmmaker Kiran Rao recently admitted. Experts reveal how to safeguard your child’s wellbeing and support them through thick and thin (Story by Anindita Paul)
25 November,2024 10:47 AM IST | Joy Manikumar
IN PHOTOS: Try these superfood recipes at home amid Mumbai's seasonal transition
In Mumbai, a city where weather can be unpredictable, the seasonal transition calls for a renewed focus on health and immunity. This time of the year, superfoods become especially valuable, offering a natural support to keep one energised and protected from seasonal ailments.
12 November,2024 03:40 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
IN PHOTOS: Tennis star Venus Williams shares 6 steps for a better all-round life
In her new book, tennis legend Venus Williams lists down six significant factors that acted as catalysts in her journey towards greatness and defeating the odds both on and off the court (Story by Nandini Varma)
04 November,2024 11:22 AM IST | Joy Manikumar
Karwa Chauth 2024
IN PHOTOS | Here’s what you should eat after breaking Karwa Chauth fast
Karwa Chauth 2024 is round the corner. People usually keep a day-long fast on this day, and break it only after the moon appears. It is important to follow some nutritional guidelines while breaking your fast so as to avoid any health complication. (Pics: iStock/Pixabay)
18 October,2024 10:12 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: Holy Family Hospital collaborates with India Post to release a special cover stamp
The special cover stamp is a tribute to the hospital’s longstanding contributions to healthcare, offering a visual celebration of its role as a trusted institution serving the people of Bandra for generations
11 October,2024 04:12 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Mpox causes, effects, treatment and precaution
As countries around the world including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sweden and more recently Pakistan report cases of Mpox, formerly called Monkeypox, India's history with the disease means that it is important to be cautious. With that in mind, Mumbai doctors Dr Chhaya Vaja, internal medicine expert, Apollo Spectra Mumbai, and Dr Honey Savla, internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, not only highlight the causes but also the effects, along with the treatment and general precautions from the disease
17 September,2024 04:21 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
IN PHOTOS: Exploring the effectiveness of viral diet trends for weight loss and debunking nutrition myths
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you might have stumbled upon viral diet trends on social media. There is a lot of such advice on the internet. Not all of it is proven. Not all of it is suitable for everyone. We explore the effectiveness of some of these trends.
31 August,2024 09:35 PM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS: 5 reasons why you need to save money for health and medical treatments
Investing in health has always been important and the emphasis on it is even more in a post-Covid world. While people go about get health insurance, Mumbai-based experts including an oncologist, financial consultant and health insurance companies believe there are some important things you need to know as they break down not only how much you need to save but also why you need to save for health. They also address the common misconceptions and urge people to take saving money for health more seriously
31 August,2024 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto