Weight Loss & Diet

The goal of walking 10,000 steps a day has become a widely accepted benchmark for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Originating from a 1960s Japanese pedometer marketing campaign, this number has since been embraced by fitness enthusiasts and health organizations worldwide. However, for those who spend most of their day at a desk, reaching this target

  Understanding the Stages of Weight Loss (and Where You Are Most Likely to Gain Weight if You Stop) Embarking on a weight loss journey is like climbing a mountain with different terrains—some parts are steep and challenging, while others feel manageable. Every stage has its own challenges, wins, and lessons. Understanding these stages not

Walking is often underestimated as an exercise for sculpting abs. Many people associate it primarily with improving cardiovascular health or toning the legs, but walking can be an effective full-body workout that engages your core muscles and helps you reduce belly fat. While crunches and sit-ups are traditional exercises for building abs, walking, when done

A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology has shown that low‐carbohydrate diets could be linked to increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of heart rhythm disorder, regardless of the type of protein or fat used to replace the carbohydrate. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm, also

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) that, when taken, provide your body with health benefits. Probiotics can be found in yogurt, fermented milk, other fermented foods, probiotic-fortified processed foods, and dietary supplements, and even beauty products. A range of probiotics are emerging, and globally there is a great demand for them. Increasing evidence is

Our body harbors trillions of tiny microscopic organisms called microbes. Collectively, all the microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other life forms that live in our bodies are known as the microbiome. Various organs in our body have distinct microbial populations. Microflora is the term used to describe the collection of organisms that live together in

Detox your body is periodically cleansing your body of harmful toxins to stay healthy. “Detox” or detoxification is a popular way to cleanse your body.  Some people do this routinely once or twice a year; some people may opt for detox after over-indulging during the festive season, for example, at Christmas. Detox programs and plans

The ketogenic diet or the keto diet is the latest trending diet. Influenced by various celebrity artists and wellness influencers, who keep raving about this diet, more and more people are embracing this diet. People adopt this diet for many reasons, such as weight loss, reducing blood sugar and insulin, and even as a preventative

The alkaline diet is an eating plan that focuses on maintaining an optimal pH level in the body. It is also known as the acid-alkaline diet; it emphasizes eating fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes to maintain an ideal pH balance in the body. The alkaline diet has been making waves in recent years. Followers