Health Tips

Did You Know?

A certain amount of mental sharpness and perseverance is required in martial arts like Karate or Taekwondo to remember and execute a series of moves o...

Benefits of Spring Onions

Spring onions are good for the heart. They are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help in fighting the free radicals and lower the risk of heart ...

Benefits of Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain coumaric and chlorogenic acids which help combat against the carcinogens found in cigarettes. High quantities of Vitamin A present in...

Are you running for the upcoming Mumbai Marathon?

Are you running for the upcoming Mumbai Marathon? Before you run a marathon, always have your fitness levels assessed by a doctor, even more so if you...

Benefits of Kidney Beans

Kidney beans or Rajma are high in blood- building minerals like iron and phosphorous - which plays a crucial role in healthy bones and teeth. It also ...

Have you had your dose of calcium?

A calcium-rich diet for women is a must. Women need more calcium than men. They are more prone to osteoporosis or thinning of the bones than men. It a...

Ditch that energy drink!

The next time you are tired do not reach for an energy drink. Energy drinks contain up to five times more caffeine than coffee, but the boost they pro...

Beware of belly fat

Beware of belly fat, it is a sign of visceral fat! This kind of fat promotes insulin resistance and unhealthy cholesterol numbers. This means higher t...

Flavour your food with Thyme

The herb thyme is often used for aromatic and therapeutic purposes because of its active substance carvacrol. Carvacrol affects the neuron activity in...

Struggling with COPD?

Eat right and exercise. Eating a healthy diet and exercising are important to manage your COPD. Eat small, more frequent well-balanced meals, use a sm...

Do you have a sedentary job?

Start doing simple stretching exercises while at work. Simple neck movements, chin exercises and shoulder movements every few hours help maintain a co...

Benefits of Nuts

Nuts are a marvellous source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. Munch on a handful of almonds and pistachios for good b...

Happy Makar Sankranti!

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital wishes everyone a very Happy Makar Sankranti! May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health and happines...

Know your limits!

Drinking alcohol can create havoc for your physical and mental health. Alcohol disrupts communication between the nerve cells in the brain and causes ...

Make your heart healthy

Find an aerobic activity you enjoy, such as walking, swimming, or cycling. These aerobic activities are rhythmic and repetitive, so they get your hear...

Is your teenager behaving differently?

Observe your teenager closely. Some changes in social habits like staying away from school, friends, and their favourite activities could be a warning...

Don't skip breakfast

The period between your last pre-bed meal and your breakfast is the longest stretch of time your body goes without fuel. Eating within two hours of wa...

Symptoms of Stroke

Identify the symptoms of a stroke attack. Know the warning signs of stroke to get immediate medical help for the patient. Slurred speech, sudden confu...

Find time for yourself

Schedule a fix time everyday to spend some "me time" and meditate. Meditation is a cornerstone of a healthy life and practice, and incorporating it in...

Get vaccinated against hepatitis B

The hepatitis B infection is responsible for a variety of liver diseases, including acute hepatitis or jaundice, as we know it. In India, more than 20...