Wellness Matters

By Pranay Jain Obesity is one of the most common phenomena today in developed and developing countries alike. A complicated condition, it is typically characterised by an excess...

By Health In Five Writer Thanks to its inherent antibacterial and biodegradable properties, bamboo toothbrushes are increasingly becoming popular with younger generations. There is no doubt about the...

By Health In Five Writer Whether it's an exclusive appetite for 'white' foods or an all-out refusal on veggies, when you have a fussy eater on your hands,...

By Palak Chaturvedi Festivals are one of the most celebrated times in the Indian calendar. It coincidentally is also the time when festive foods are consumed pretty much...

By Health In Five Writer Eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age, according to two research studies published today in the Journal of the American...

By Health In Five Writer Adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time (which includes using the computer, TV, or reading) and little...

By Health In Five Writer Though hand-washing is proven effective in combating the spread of disease and infection, the physics behind it has rarely been studied. But in...

By Health In Five Writer Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different...

By Health In Five Writer Physical activity does the brain good. For example, it fosters its ability to change and adapt. The dual beneficial effect of physical activity...

By Health In Five Writer Rates of childhood obesity are at historically high levels in the U.S., yet there are few interventions that promote healthy weight gain in...