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Dear ladies, exercise daily. Survey finds 60% urban Indian women at risk of diabetes

November 21, 2017 Loknath Das60, at, Daily, Dear, Diabetes, exercise:, Finds, Indian, ladies, of, Risk, Survey, Urban, Women

Over 60% of urban Indian women do not follow a regular exercise regime, which puts them at increased risk of diabetes, according to the results of a new survey. Released on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the survey conducted by diabetes care company Novo Nordisk India also showed that 73% of urban women in the country are unaware of gestational diabetes and its related health risks for the next generation. For the survey, over 1,000 women, belonging to the age group of 18-65 years were interviewed to draw insights…

Winter Greens: How to Buy, Store and Cook With a Variety of Saag This Season

November 11, 2017 Loknath Dasa, and, Buy, Cook, Greens:, How, of, Saag, Season, Store, This, to, Variety, Winter, With

Come winter and the grocery store is flushed with seasonal produce. One of the best things about winter produce is the wide array of fresh vegetables that one gets to experiment with in regular cooking. From cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets to a wide variety of greens, locally known as saag; you are literally spoilt for choice this season. While winter veggies are fairly easy cook with, most people are usually apprehensive about cooking with greens. Most cooks and housewives are comfortable with cooking other vegetables as once you remove the peels, you…

Landmark Group appoints Vasanth Kumar as MD of Lifestyle International

November 10, 2017 Loknath DasAppoints, As, group:, international, Kumar, Landmark, lifestyle, MD, of, Vasanth

New Delhi: Dubai-based retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark Group, which is also the parent company of brands like Lifestyle, Max Fashion, Home Centre, Spar Hypermarkets and EasyBuy, has appointed Vasanth Kumar, executive director of Max Fashion India as the managing director of Lifestyle International with the responsibility for the strategic direction and execution of Lifestyle and Home Centre businesses, starting April 1, 2018. Kabir Lumba, currently heading Lifestyle International as managing director, will be taking on a new role within Landmark Group, as CEO – Max and Director – Landmark Group in the Middle…

Boost your heart health by increasing your intake of these potassium-rich foods

November 2, 2017 Loknath Dasboost, by, Foods, Health, Heart, Increasing, Intake, of, potassium-rich, these, Your

What you eat plays a huge role in your overall health and well being. Potassium is an important mineral that some people tend to lack. It is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contraction (particularly the heart) and good kidney function, and plays a role in fighting high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Potassium is naturally present in pulses, such as white beans, chickpeas and lentils, vegetables (chard, spinach, potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms), fruit (avocado, banana, apricots, citrus fruit, blackcurrants), and dried…

Ladies, eat well. Being underweight could put you at greater risk of early menopause

November 2, 2017 Loknath Dasat, being, Could, Early, Eat, greater, ladies, menopause, of, Put, Risk, underweight, Well, You

Women who were underweight as teenagers or in their mid-30s are at greater risk of facing an early menopause compared to lean or normal weight women, researchers have warned. Early menopause, defined as naturally occurring menopause before age 45, is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions such as cognitive decline, osteoporosis and premature death. The results showed that women who were underweight at any age (BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m2) had a significant, 30% increased risk of early menopause compared with lean or…

When man meets metal: rise of the transhumans

October 29, 2017 Loknath DasMan, meets, metal:, of, Rise, The, transhumans, When

Earlier this year I went to an event in Austin, Texas, billed as a sneak preview of the evolution of our species. The #Bdyhax Conference, which took place in a downtown exhibition complex, promised a front-row insight into the coming “singularity” – that nirvana foretold by science fiction in which biology and technology would fuse and revolutionise human capability and experience. The headline acts of the conference were mostly bodyhackers – DIY experimenters who, in their basements and garages, seek to enhance their own flesh and blood with biometric implants and…