Even if obese women eat healthy during pregnancy, their babies may suffer future health problems. So it is advisable to lose body weight before going in for pregnancy, says a news study.
“We can see fat sequestered in the placentas of obese mothers when it should be going to the baby to support its [...]
Fatty liver is a condition that is the result of fat accumulation in the liver. Sadly, by the time a person shows a few fatty liver symptoms, the liver is already damaged. Fat cells saturate the healthy liver, making it bloated and enlarged and can also cause a nagging pain. The best way to treat fatty [...]
Losing weight and improving fitness may ward off some of the mobility problems that older overweight people with type 2 diabetes often face, according to a new study. The lifestyle changes helped mobile people stay that way and eased severe mobility problems in others, at least over the short term. Lead author W. Jack Rejeski from [...]
Triglycerides are essentially a type of fat, which is found in the blood and is used by the body for energy and routine, ongoing activities. We all need a decent amount of triglycerides for day-to-day functioning. However, a high level of triglycerides can be a sign of metabolic syndrome and, most commonly, cardiovascular diseases that increase your [...]
Constantly picking out fat-free products off the shelf? Replaced the sugar in your tea with so-called sugar-free just because a sultry siren endorses it? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s time for you to do a rethink! We tell you how to separate the myths from the fats (oops, we mean facts!) and protect your [...]
Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition for most women. Often worse during menstrual periods, pelvic pain occurs due to conditions like past pelvic infection, cramping pain and irritable bowel syndrome. Here are the top five reasons for pelvic pain that you should take care to avoid.
Cramping pain. The cramping pain takes [...]
So if you have a sugar addiction and have been diagnosed by Diabetes Type 2, what’s the best option? Today most sweet treats you find have sugar-free alternatives. From colas and candy to halwas and pedas, they all come with a sugar-free option. But are these sugar-free foods a good idea for a diabetic patient?
Mostly felt in the head and neck region, a hot flash is an extreme feeling of warmth experienced by women who are in the early stages of menopause. A product of complex hormonal changes, accompanied by the ageing process, hot flashes happen because of the declining levels of estrogen in the body. As a matter [...]
So when out on a dinner with friends, you almost as a habit, order that can of a fizzy drink? While you may have got into the habit of consuming colas with every meal, a new research may inspire you to change your habit. Swapping carbonated beverages for water could be a simple way for [...]

