Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. However, many cases of severe stroke that lead to permanent disability, long-term brain damage, or death are preventable. Researchers have identified risk factors, including modifiable lifestyle choices and manageable medical conditions, linked to severe stroke. “Stroke can lead to disability or even death, yet there…
About 82.8 crore people around the world are estimated to be living with diabetes in 2022, with over a quarter in India, according to an analysis published in The Lancet journal ahead of World Diabetes Day observed every year on November 14. The figure of 82.8 crore is over four times the number in 1990,…
Working odd hours or night shifts was found to disrupt signals liver sends to the brain telling it if eating is happening in sync with the body’s clock, a result that researchers said could help treat the negative effects of eating at unusual times, such as overeating. Eating at irregular times is said to be…
SINGAPORE – A team from Alexandra Hospital (AH) is testing if using wearable fitness devices alone can change lifestyle habits, or if there is a need for a human health coach to nudge people regularly. The pilot programme, called Activation, is a randomised controlled trial of both a wearable technology-based intervention and the presence of…
SINGAPORE – A team from Alexandra Hospital (AH) is testing if using wearable fitness devices alone can change lifestyle habits, or if there is a need for a human health coach to nudge people regularly. The pilot programme, called Activation, is a randomised controlled trial of both a wearable technology-based intervention and the presence of…
A study has uncovered how microbes in one’s gut helps manage stress by interacting with the body’s circadian rhythms, or biological clock. Researchers from the University College Cork, Ireland, found that the trillions of microorganisms in the gut — or the gut microbiome — control the hormones produced in response to stress in a time-dependent…
This past Saturday was another electric day in college football. Second-ranked Georgia was tied 20-20 in the fourth quarter with unranked Florida before scoring two late touchdowns, fourth-ranked Ohio State erased a 10-point deficit against third-ranked Penn State, undefeated Iowa State lost to unranked Texas Tech by one point, 11th ranked Clemson lost to unranked Louisville by double digits, 10th ranked Texas A&M lost…
Live Lifestyle News Live: Stay informed with Hindustan Times’ live updates! Track the latest lifestyle news including fashion trends, style guide & Tips, India & World Events. Don’t miss today’s key news for November 5, 2024. Latest news on November 5, 2024: Sleep is integral to the brain’s health. Chronic sleep problems make the brain…
Complying with the WHO-recommended levels of sodium intake could avert three lakh deaths due to heart and chronic kidney disease in 10 years, a modelling study by the World Health Organization has estimated. High levels of sodium — an ingredient of salt — are one of the main dietary risks of death and disability. Packaged…
Not going out is the “new normal” post-Covid, according to a new study. Compared with just before the pandemic, researchers found that people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the home. The trend is a lasting consequence of the pandemic, say scientists. The study reveals an overall drop since 2019…
