A study of 51,797 Indian couples found that high waist-to-hip ratio is strongly linked to hypertension, with the risk rising sharply when both spouses have central obesity. Published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the findings highlight WHR as a key marker for cardiometabolic risk and call for couple-focused lifestyle interventions.
Sleep inertia refers to the grogginess, temporary disorientation and decline in performance and/or mood people feel after waking up. A person can use the RISE-UP method to deal with sleep inertia. The acronym stands for - resist the urge to hit the snooze button, increase activity in the first hour, shower, exposure to sunlight, upbeat music and phone a friend.
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Emerging data shows obesity is a multi-factorial metabolic disorder fuelled by sedentary habits, processed diets and poor sleep. Dietitian Priyamwada and health analysts note these factors disrupt hormones and fat storage. Early awareness, routine movement and healthier food patterns can cut long-term risks like diabetes and heart disease, making timely prevention essential.
Mahajan Imaging & Labs and the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Institute for Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) have launched a landmark study to help people with flat feet and knee osteoarthritis. Using Standing Weight-Bearing MRI, the research evaluates custom foot orthoses to improve knee alignment, reduce pain and enhance long-term mobility through good care.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has appointed India's leading diabetes expert, Dr R M Anjana, as Chair of its Physical Activity Working Group. Her role will strengthen global efforts to promote physical activity and prevent diabetes. IDF aims to develop community-based programs as inactivity rises worldwide, driving diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Research exploring a connection between habitual nose-picking and Alzheimer’s disease centres on a theoretical route: pathogens entering the brain via the nasal–olfactory pathway and triggering neuroinflammation. However, Dr Varun, consultant neurologist, notes that current evidence is inconclusive, and the alleged association remains unproven and requires further study.
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Padel, is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, squash, and badminton and is captivating stars like the Ambanis and David Beckham. This social, beginner-friendly game offers a fun way to stay active, making fitness feel less like a chore and more like a group hangout. Padel checks every celebrity aesthetic box and it's the perfect blend of workout and socialising.
Nosebleeds happen when tiny vessels in the nasal mucosa rupture. Dry air, allergies, nose-picking, trauma or repeated sneezing often trigger them, while clotting disorders or blood-thinning medicines can increase the risk. Haematologist Dr Somil noted that most episodes are minor but recurring or heavy bleeds need medical attention.
Doctors are warning about LATE Dementia, a brain disorder often mistaken for Alzheimer’s. Unlike Alzheimer's, LATE occurs mainly after age 80 and involves the buildup of TDP-43 protein, slowly damaging memory-related brain regions. Rising life expectancy is revealing more cases. There is no cure, but early recognition and supportive care can improve quality of life.
A 65-year-old woman with severe mitral valve leakage and high surgical risk was successfully treated at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, using the minimally invasive MitraClip procedure. The team led by Dr Sanjay Kumar avoided open-heart surgery, significantly reduced the valve leak, and stabilised the patient, who recovered steadily after intensive care.
