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    The Healthy Break for Desk Bound Employees
    With ‘Sitting is the new smoking’ belief gaining ground globally, offices are beginning to introduce the workout culture to beat the health risks of a 9-5 desk job. Siemens, a European conglomerate and one of the largest industrial manufacturing companies, has started The Healthy Break in all its offices across India. PatientsEngage talks to Mr. S Ramesh Shankar, Head, Human Resources, Siemens. Working out in office is still a new concept in India. Your company, Siemens, is one of the few…
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    8 Dietary Guidelines for PCOS
    PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women.  As little as 5-10% weight loss can help make your cycle more regular. Meenu Agarwal, a clinical dietician based in Singapore shares dietary guidelines for managing PCOS. PCOS is a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age. It is a condition in which a woman has enlarged ovaries that contain small fluid-filled cysts — called follicles — located in each ovary. According to the PCOS Foundation: PCOS is…
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    Teach the Brain New Activities to Delay the Onset of Dementia
    Brain exercises are among the most effective non-medical approaches to delay the onset of dementia and can be enjoyable for the patient and more likely to be complied, emphasises Sabah Thaver, senior physical therapist (neurorehabilitation) at Nanavati Hospital. Mark Twain once famously said, “Out of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most.” This line at first sounds humorous, but it turns out to be the bitter truth of the lives of those living with conditions like Dementia. People…
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    Yoga To Help Improve Health and Performance of Deskbound Employees
    Yoga can be really effective for stressed out deskbound employees. Asha Sarella, movement therapist and counsellor, talks to Sundara Raj, exponent of Hatha yoga, to recommend simple asanas to relieve stress, head, neck and back strain and remain fit, energetic and focussed at work. Sitting in an air-conditioned cabin, sipping your favourite latte or green tea, labouring over spreadsheets / pivot / codes on the screen could be your monotonous work every day. There is so much pressure on closing…
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    Constipation: Relief and Prevention
    Healthy eating habits, high fibre, can quite easily take care of one of the most common and inconvenient trouble like Constipation, says nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju. And a high fibre, nutritious recipe. Constipation is the most common digestive complaint, that makes one feel bloated, irritated and makes life quite miserable. Generally, constipation is defined as infrequent or fewer than three bowel movements per week. Less than one bowel movement per week is considered severe constipation.…
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    How to Beat Sugar Cravings [INFOGRAPHIC]
    Many of us struggle with sugar cravings. It could be at a party, or when we are depressed, per-menopausal or just bored. Here are some tips in a useful infographic.  Also, see the discussion here  Read about PMS related cravings   
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    How to Manage your Migraine Effectively? (Video)
    Migraines are often confused with headaches. Its important to know the difference since it affects the prevention, treatment and management of it. Would you like to learn to manage your migraine? Here are some of our top tips. If you want to know more, check out some of our most bookmarked articles on migraine All about Migraine  Can Washing Hair Cause Migraines? Can Children Get Migraines? And other FAQs Triggers of Migraine and how to manage pro-actively  
  • Home-made Granola Squares or Yoga Bars
    Granola bars, yoga bars or energy bars are a very popular snack these days. They are nutritious and easy to make at home.  Here is our recipe. Do you have a variation?  Do you know store-bought granola is usually packed with hidden sugar/oils, artificial ingredients and high calories. Homemade granola in small servings are great sources of energy. You can also exclude nuts you may be allergic to.  Ingredients 1 cup whole rolled oats 1 cup of raw nuts (any available nut such as…
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    How to Prevent Diabetes if You Are At Pre-Diabetic Stage
    Diabetes continues to affect so many people, who continue to struggle to contain and manage it.  Meenu Agarwal, a clinical dietician and nutritionist based in Singapore shares tips on how to prevent diabetes.  There are two stages where if detected, diabetes can be brought to control more easily: Pre-Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes Pre-diabetes: It means that the cells in your body are becoming resistant to insulin or your pancreas is not producing as much insulin as required…