Protein has long been considered the cornerstone of muscle building, but questions remain about how much is actually needed to maximize muscle growth. While strength training provides the stimulus for muscle development, nutrition experts say adequate protein intake is equally important for muscle repair, recovery,
Dr. Narendra BS Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospital GLP-1 drugs are revolutionary, but require nutritional monitoring and strength training to remain safe and effective, per a doctor. While these drugs are being hailed as 'miracle' shots for weight loss, they come with a complex set of side
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
Amid intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of India, doctors from AIIMS have warned citizens against relying solely on water intake during extreme heat exposure, emphasizing the urgent need to replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Medical experts at AIIMS stated that excessive
Dr. K. N. Chandan Kumar Director Hepatology & Liver Transplant Physician Hepatologist, KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation. Body weight has served as a main measurement tool for metabolic health assessment since the commencement of
The "no pain, no gain" mantra has long been a staple of gym culture, but medical experts at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) are issuing a stark warning: pushing too hard, too fast can lead to a life-threatening condition known as Rhabdomyolysis. The
Ms. Palak Dengla Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore We breathe nearly 20,000 times a day, yet most of us are breathing incorrectly. And that matters more than we realise. A significant proportion of modern lifestyle disorders have a strong psychosomatic component. This does not mean diseases are
In a move to promote preventive healthcare and in-flight wellness, the Ministry of AYUSH has introduced a 5-minute “smart yoga” routine for air travellers, aimed at reducing fatigue, stiffness, and stress during long-haul flights. The initiative, titled “Yoga for Air Travel”, was launched during Yoga Mahotsav
The advanced urodynamic study will help to understand bladder function in real time, leading to accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment for urinary problems Medicover Hospital has started Urodynamic Study (UDS) services to help diagnose and manage bladder and urinary tract problems more effectively. This advanced diagnostic
