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Jun112018 by Hindustan Wellness TeamNo Comments

5 Routine Blood Tests You Need During Pregnancy

Health News, Health Tips, Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a joyful journey which also comes with various ups and downs. Every expecting mother goes through that. However, there are some routine pregnancy tests which are a must for everyone to detect if the mother has any other problem which might affect the unborn. Are you expecting a new life in your womb? Are you nervous about how will you able to take it through? Do you have any idea how crucial is the phase you are currently into? A woman’s body is a wonderful God’s creation. She is the only one who is gifted with a potential to bring a new life on earth. She is the one who, from the very first day understands what loving and caring an unborn is. Pregnancy, the event that comes into the life of every woman is just not as easy as it sounds. The nine months journey is a

May152018 by Hindustan Wellness Team2 Comments

Corporate Wellness Programs Help Employees Stay Healthy

Health Facts, Health Tips

“Individuals spend one-third of their life at the workplace.”- World Health Organization Increasingly, more and more organizations are realizing the significance of employees wellness at work. This has led to several companies coming up with corporate health checkups to not just enhance productivity but also employee retention. “Happy employees are more productive.” – Metlife Corporate Wellness Programs if conducted correctly, are ideal for maintaining absolutely refined behaviors at workplace. What Corporate Wellness Programs Exactly are? We all know that workplaces of today are already bombarded with plenty of perks, benefits, and facilities for employees. These include flexible work hours, free conveyance, free meals, maternity and paternity breaks, and so on. Thes

Jan92018 by Hindustan Wellness Team32 Comments

What is Obesity? Overweight Information

Health Tips, Healthcare

At a glance Obesity affects billions of people around the world and is a risk factor for heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, diabetes, cancers and more. To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared — over 25 may be overweight, and over 30 obese. Your waist circumference is also used to measure obesity — over 40 inches for a man and 35 inches for a woman is considered obese. Measuring obesity According to the World Health Organisation, worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. It's one of the leading causes of preventable deaths across the globe, and is showing no sign of slowing down. In this fact sheet you can learn why obesity is so dangerous, and how to calculate whether your weight is considered overwe

Dec182017 by Hindustan Wellness TeamNo Comments

Diabetes Management and Exercise in Pregnant Patients

Health Tips, Healthcare, Healthy Pregnancy

At a glance If you have diabetes and are pregnant, check with your doctor if you plan to continue or start an exercise programme. Ask your doctor for specific guidelines on controlling diabetes when you exercise. Exercising safely may mean having to take extra care to monitor ketones and blood sugar. It's commonly recommended that pregnant women undertake moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day, but you should consult your doctor for specific advice. Does my pregnancy mean lifestyle changes? Congratulations! You're pregnant. You have a lot to do before the baby comes — set up the nursery, baby-proof the house and stock up on diapers. But if you have diabetes, protecting your baby's health should be at the top of your to-do list. You wonder if it's still safe f

Nov152017 by Hindustan Wellness Team7 Comments

Tackle Stress at Home and at Work to Protect Your Health and Well-being

Health Facts, Health Tips, Healthcare

Life is stressful by its very nature and almost all of us feel stressed at some point. The most common causes are work, money and family. It doesn't have to be a crisis that creates stress; it's often the day-to-day physical demands and emotions that come with coping with life's challenges. Other situations that cause stress include pregnancy, change, retirement and social isolation. Sometimes it's just too much happening at once between work, family and personal responsibilities. And, of course, the holidays add stress — with extra time spent with family, lack of exercise, too many activities and memories of happier holidays. Why Bother about Stress? When stress builds up, it can damage your mood, interfere with your sleep, lower your concentration and negatively affect your rela

Nov92017 by Hindustan Wellness TeamNo Comments

6 Morning habits to change your life

Health Tips, Healthcare

A wise old saying is “morning shows the day”. It is absolutely true. Our mood and emotions of the early hours of the day sets the tone for the entire day. So, it is very important to start our day with a positive attitude and happy heart. Some simple tips when followed in the morning can help us to become better individuals and achieve our professional and personal milestones. No Snooze: All of us love the few extra minutes of sleep in the morning. We are inevitably tempted to press the snooze button and snatch few extra minutes of slumber before the madness of the day engulfs us, but pressing the snooze button repeatedly alarms our body and instead of few minutes of blissful sleep can make us feel groggy and irritated for the entire day. So, if needed, hit the bed a bit early

Nov32017 by Hindustan Wellness TeamNo Comments

Eating Well for a Healthy Weight

Diet & Nutrition, Health Tips, Healthcare

At a glance To lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and more you need to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise. Avoid fatty foods, and choose lean meat poultry and fish — and make sure you eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Watch your calorie intake and try to fit in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most — if not all days of the week. Eat well for a healthy weight We all need to eat to live. And yet if we're not careful, our diets could kill us. It's more and more common today to rely on a diet that is packed with too much fat, salt, and sugar. And not enough fruit, vegetables, whole grains and fibre. Combine this with too little exercise and you have the perfect recipe for heart disease, high blood pressure, di

Oct272017 by Hindustan Wellness Team1 Comment

9 Healthy habits daily countdowns

Diet & Nutrition, Health Tips

9K steps: Walking is the easiest and one of the most effective ways to maintain your health. Brisk walking for even 30 minutes only can do wonders for us and can remarkably improve our heart condition and strengthen bones. Clocking 9000 steps a day is a great way to ensure health and fitness and keep life style ailments at the bay. 8 hours of sleep: Sleep is one of our vital requirements to stay fit and alert. An adult individual needs 7-8 hours of sleep to remain fit, healthy and alert. Adequate sleep not only refreshes and rejuvenates our body but also helps in decreasing the risk of heart diseases. Sleep is an important factor in managing our hunger levels. Sleep deprivation can lead to binge eating or starving. It also helps in improving our memory and maintains the immuni...

Oct162017 by Hindustan Wellness Team2 Comments

Small Steps for Healthy Change

Health Tips, Healthcare

Successful and lasting behavior change takes more than a willingness to adopt new habits. It is a process of learning how to integrate these behaviors into your daily lifestyle. Here are some considerations and techniques to increase your chances for success this time around: Be Realistic While it is reasonable and desirable to strive for realistic improvements in our appearance, health, and attitude, it is counterproductive to hope for a total remake of who we are. Frustration breeds failure. Make sure that your resolution, whether behavioural, attitudinal or otherwise, is achievable. It helps to focus on one or two small, achievable and measurable changes at a time. Instead of saying, "I'm going to lose two kilos," try first to succeed at cutting out excess calories and fat by elim...

Oct42017 by Hindustan Wellness Team1 Comment

10 Quick and Healthy Homemade Lunches

Diet & Nutrition, Health Foods, Health Tips

At a glance Bored of the same old lunches at work? Try our simple and tasty recipes — not only are they more healthy, they'll save you money too. Versatile beans are packed with protein and fibre and are delicious in salads and soups. Mix low-fat mayonnaise with natural yoghurt for a healthier alternative to plain mayonnaise and enjoy with tuna, egg or chicken. 10 quick and healthy homemade lunches It's easy to fall into a lunchtime rut. Many of us assume that we don't have time to make our own lunch every day, and rely on expensive cafeterias, cafes, sandwich shops, convenience stores or even fast food outlets instead. However, with a bit of forward-planning you can quickly and easily put together a tastier, healthier, cheaper and more interesting lunch for yourself every da