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Some evidence has suggested that people who take vitamin A supplements may be increasing their risk of bone damage. (Photo: AFP)

Excessive vitamin A may increase risk of bone fractures

Vitamin A is essential vitamin that is important for numerous biological processes including growth, vision, immunity and organ function.

09 Oct 2018 10:01 AM

From a pint of Guinness every day, eating pigs' feet and kicking out the husband are all genuine advice from people who have lived to 100 and beyond. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating pigs' feet and other secrets; world's oldest people share tips to long life

UN expects there to be 3.2 million centenarians worldwide by 2050, up from 316,600 in 2012.

27 Sep 2018 12:14 PM

A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly.

Link found between better sleep quality, healthy diet

Some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep; alternatively, poor sleep may cause people to eat less healthy foods.

07 Sep 2018 9:00 AM

Few quick recipes and focus on nutrition can make a world of difference

Nutritionist Radhika Toshniwal addresses important questions regarding a healthy diet

The author also shared her motivations for writing this book and cleared some misconceptions as well.

27 Jul 2018 5:24 PM

Eating high-sodium foods has long been associated with raised blood pressure readings. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds salt linked to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet

Sodium is found not only in salt, but also in a variety of foods such as bread, milk, eggs, meat and shellfish.

07 Mar 2018 8:11 AM

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Drastically reduce asthma symptoms with diet and exercise

The goal of a new study was to determine if non-obese asthma patients benefited from a healthier routine.

13 Sep 2017 1:52 PM

Couples who fight diabetes together, win over it together

Study has a fascinating insight into why it works.

08 Jun 2017 12:47 PM

They often "punish" themselves for slip-ups, such as stricter eating, fasts or exercise (Photo: AFP)

Obsession with eating healthy can turn out to be unhealthy

Orthorexia starts as an earnest attempt to eat healthy, but sufferers become fixated on what they eat.

28 May 2017 3:08 PM

Nine out of 10 children in the age group of 6 to 23 months do not receive adequate diet.

About 90 percent of Indian toddlers do not receive a proper diet

Four out of the five worst performing states are from north India

08 Apr 2017 10:05 AM

Madhya Pradesh Police’s inspector Daulataram Jogawat. (Photo: DC/Shripad Naik)

Mocked by Shobhaa De, obese MP cop feels 'light' post-op

According to bariatric surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who treated him, “Jogawat is fine and recovering well post his surgery.”

07 Mar 2017 10:54 AM

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