IT'S ALL ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS LIFESTYLE
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January 2017 -
Here are some ways that social media can either help or hinder your fitness. At times it’s tricky because what we read and hear might be misleading.
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November 2016 -
Maintaining strong legs becomes important as we age, because it improves the quality of life by making daily activities—climbing stairs, getting in/out of cars, even standing up—more manageable.
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September 2016 -
Don't ignore diabetes. South Asians can indeed beat their genetics—with vigorous exercise, significant diet changes, and working with doctors and nutritionists to conquer the odds.
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July 2016 -
Back and abdominal muscles are vital for every function in our daily lives, yet most people don't exercise these core muscles enough and are prone to back pain and injury. Plank exercises help.
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June 2016 -
The new obesity epidemic, with poor diets and lack of exercise, has made our children and youth vulnerable to premature mortality, to ailments that were diseases of the aged.
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May 2016 -
With over two million procedures done worldwide, it is the world’s premier noninvasive, nonsurgical fat reduction treatment.
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May 2016 -
Indian immigrant males have four times the risk of premature heart disease, compared to the Framingham study. Dr. Alka Kanaya explains why, and what MASALA is doing about it.
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April 2016 -
Is this the year you really want the weight to come off? It’s hard to be objective, and habits are difficult to break, but change to these great new ones, and you'll never be overweight again!
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March 2016 -
Eating too much salt can cause fluid retention and bloating, which may show up as excess weight. It can also lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for numerous serious conditions.
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February 2016 -
Diabetes is a major cause of blindness among South Asians. Every diabetic patient should have an anual eye exam to watch for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and cataract formation.
