In the latest episode of Call Her Daddy podcast, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham revealed her childhood struggle with Dyscalculia. Here’s what this learning disorder means. Many find mathematics challenging, but for some, it’s more than just difficulty; it’s a distinct learning difference. Even some of the world’s most influential personalities are […]
How Lack Of Sleep Can Disrupt Your Fertility, Hormones, And Reproductive Health
Sleep deprivation causes your stress system to overact while suppressing the reproductive system, leading to increased cortisol levels and decreased sex hormones. Lack of sleep disrupts reproductive hormones and fertility. Most people associate sleep with rest, but science tells a deeper story – one that links your sleeping habits directly to your reproductive health. From […]
Collagen, probiotics surge in skincare routines
Skincare due is gaining popularity for its anti and skin-brightening benefits, making it a go-to choice for healthier, glowing skin, says a dermatologist. A growing number of people between the ages of 20 and 40 we turning to probiotics and collagen to improve their skin health. What started nutrition trend has now made Its way into […]
What Your Urine Tests Can Reveal That Your Blood Tests Might Not
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant – Nephrology & Kidney Transplant , Aster Whitefield Hospital We often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power — sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot. Early kidney and tubular changes Urinalysis can detect protein or micro-albumin in urine long before blood tests show elevated […]
How does weight training prevent osteoporosis in women?
Dr. Harsha G N, Consultant- Orthopaedics, Aster Whitefield Hospital When it comes to maintaining healthy bones in women, resistance (weigh) training (yes you read that correctly) is one of the best things that you can do. Here’s the scoop on why and how weight training helps, and what the science says. What’s the problem with […]
India’s Salt and Sugar Trap: Everyday Foods That Are Hurting Your Heart
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital When we say heart disease, we all think of clogged arteries, cholesterol levels, and high-pressure jobs. But another silent killer is sitting on our dinner tables: our daily foods topped with a mass of salt and sugar. The issue is not always the samosa you […]
At the deep end
Mr. Vijay C, Psycho – Oncologist (Aster Whitefield Hospital) More than 40% of city’s total suicide cases due to family problems, 32% due to physical illness – Bengaluru accounts for maximum such deaths across 53 major cities of country. If the latest data by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the number of suicides is […]
Young Hearts at Risk: Why Heart Attacks Are Striking Indians in Their 30s and 40s
Dr. Chirag D, Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Heart attacks used to be thought of as something that happened to people in their 60s or 70s. But walk into any cardiac ward in India today, and you’ll see a far younger crowd — men and women in their 30s and 40s. It’s a […]
How Sleep and Diet Can Be Factors That Prevent Breast Cancer
Dr. Ashwin K R, HOD – Department of Surgical Oncology, Aster Whitefield Hospital & Consultant – Surgical Oncology and Gynecological Oncology – Aster Whitefield Hospital Small daily habits can make a big difference Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers among Indian women, accounting for a large proportion of new cancer […]
Oncologist busts 5 common myths about thyroid cancer, reveals why more women in their 30s and 40s are at risk
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam, Lead Consultant – Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology – Aster Whitefield Hospital Thyroid cancer has been growing faster than any other cancer in the world, and India has shown a continuous upward trend in the number of cases, particularly in women. Although awareness has increased, we must still overcome some myths, […]