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Gut Health: Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics: Food sources that are great for your gut health – Times of India |

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Our body needs trillions of beneficial microorganisms in our gut (digestive tract) to be able to function well. And this is not just about maintaining gut health but our overall well-being. while synbiotics is a lesser-known term, the terms prebiotics and probioticsare often used interchangeably by many folks. However, they are different, not only in their makeup but also in their mode of action. Understanding their food source is important for maintaining a healthy gut and in turn a healthy and disease-free body.

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Dr. Debojyoti Dhar, co-founder & Director, Leucine Rich Bio Pvt. Ltd. says, “These are foods

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Life means sometimes being the first one out on the dance floor experiencing the music

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A year ago, I wrote about Alan Watts, a British philosopher, writer and speaker who said, “Life is not a journey!”

Watts goes on to explain that life is much more analogous to a dance than to a journey. A journey is destination-oriented, and it becomes a linear path to some end. Whereas a dance ebbs and flows, has highs and lows, and goes through different phases.

Did you watch Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” growing up? It aired regularly from 1956 to 1989. What great memories. Think of it: for 33 years we got to watch young

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Why you should increase your core strength for a healthy life

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You don’t need six pack abs, but you do need a strong core. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to workout your abdominal muscles

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One of the key muscle groups that often get neglected during a workout are the abdominal muscles, what is commonly referred to as the core. This muscle group truly makes up the ‘core’ of the body—they are indispensable for every movement you make through the day, and they have a huge bearing on just how far you can push yourself while working out or playing sports.

Having a strong core isn’t just about

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6 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Fitness Experts Avoid Eating

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The pressure to eat nutritious foods and to live a healthy lifestyle is certainly nothing new, but recent trends that promote “wellness” have turned health-conscious eating into an even bigger industry. While increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables, and focusing on energy-boosting proteins and whole grains are recommended by fitness professionals, there are certain “healthy” food items that, according to the experts, don’t work for everyone.

We asked professional fitness trainers, athletic coaches, sports nutritionists and physical therapists about the foods they personally try to avoid. They offer up these six items that are traditionally viewed as healthy, but

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Diet and Lifestyle Habits to Stay Fit After 40

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Welcome, ladies to the magnificent forties! This is the decade where wisdom meets vitality, and a zest for life intertwines with a desire for good health. As we navigate through this phase of life, it is essential to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools to keep our bodies and minds in peak condition. Let’s discover the secrets of staying fit, fab, and forever young after 40! Here are some habits or diets one should adopt to stay fit after 40.

As Health Shots reached out to Dr Kamal Palia, Nutritionist and Chief Dietitian, Ruby Hall Clinic, she explained that

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Planning to live a long, healthy life? How to make your money last

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Ted Rechtshaffen: Combining your financial and health picture along with general life expectancy data gets you a good part of the way there

Published May 29, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 5 minute read

Nobody knows how long they will live. But, there is general data available on how many years toward the end of your life will be spent suffering from ill health. That can help you plan how to make your last money and get the most out of it while you still feel good. Photo by GETTY IMAGES

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Healthy Living: Migraines

Violin25/05/2023 64 Views

(WHTM) — If you ever find yourself getting a migraine from staring at a screen for too long, you are not alone.

Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Emad Estemalik says it is a common problem.

“For a lot of migraine sufferers or patients who have migraines in general, screen time plays a very important role in being a common trigger, among many other triggers that these patients are aware of,” Dr. Estemalik said.

Dr. Estemalik says part of the reason why is that many migraine sufferers have photosensitivity to light. So, the combination of staring at a bright screen, plus the overhead

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People too tired to lead healthier lifestyles, UK survey finds | Health

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It’s the question many of us ask ourselves: why don’t I exercise more, eat better food and generally lead a healthier lifestyle?

For many who want to, but just can’t seem to make it happen, it turns out the answer to that question is – feeling just too tired.

A survey has found that tiredness is why 35% of people don’t make changes to their diet and physical activity levels that would help them close the gap between good intentions and concrete action.

The results, from a YouGov poll of 2,086 UK adults for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF),

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