Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is all about adopting habits that work towards your overall wellbeing. It is a combination of healthy diet, exercise, relaxation, and other activities that keep you happy, energized, and healthy. There are many ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle. You can start by setting small goals for yourself. You do not have to transform your life in a day. A small change every day will make a big difference. From what you put into your body to how you treat others, there are many ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your life. In this article, we will discuss various ways to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Partha Nandi, MD
Living to 100: Eating Habits From the World’s Longest-Lived People
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Living to 100: Eating Habits From the World’s Longest-Lived People

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It’s difficult not to feel disheartened when you read about the rising number of health difficulties in the United States, especially when heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer are among the major causes of mortality and continue to claim more and more lives daily. While genetics play a role in some of these illnesses, we…

What Your Walking Speed Says About Your Brain Health & Dementia Risk
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What Your Walking Speed Says About Your Brain Health & Dementia Risk

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Walking is a fun and purposeful exercise for all ages. Whether your intent is to lose weight, flatten your stomach, firm up all over, or even clear your mind — brisk walking is good for your health.  Brisk walking can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, depression, or arthritis. [1] But did you know that something…

Gut Health-Damaging Habits to Kick as You Age
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Gut Health-Damaging Habits to Kick as You Age

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Do you have a stomachache? You might think a night of indulgent eating is the source of your woes or that anxiety or fatigue are the culprits. None of these are wrong, but there might be another reason. As you get older, food can sit undigested in your stomach and cause digestive distress. Bloating and…

6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health
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6 Probiotic Foods to Support Your Gut Health

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Probiotics. They’re not just for Jamie Lee Curtis and her favorite brand of yogurt. You may already be aware that probiotics are good for you and you should be adding them to your diet as well. And no, I’m not just talking about yogurt. But what makes probiotics good for you? How can you make…

New Study Shows Piano Lessons May Help Delay Dementia Onset in Older Adults
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New Study Shows Piano Lessons May Help Delay Dementia Onset in Older Adults

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Dementia is a debilitating brain condition that affects cognitive functions such as memory, thought processes, and social abilities. As a result, dementia has a negative impact on everyday activities.  Different medical conditions can manifest dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, accounting for 60 to 80% of cases. [1]  Other causes of dementia are linked…

The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts
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The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Many people are now conscious of how their food choices affect their health — but have you ever thought about what you drink? The good news: studies are providing us with healthy solutions on which tasty beverages to enjoy.  Tea is the most popular beverage consumed by two-thirds of the world’s population and the most…

10 things a nutritionist eats to balance their hormones
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10 things a nutritionist eats to balance their hormones

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What you eat affects your hormones and moods.  Hormones are important in controlling all our body’s activities, including growth, metabolism, stress regulation, sleep cycles, digestion, and reproduction. (2) The Relationship of Diet and Hormones Inside our bodies are trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands species. These include not only bacteria but…

4 Morning Drinking Habits for a Healthy Gut
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4 Morning Drinking Habits for a Healthy Gut

ByPartha Nandi, MD

There are many things you can do to lower your risk of getting sick such as regularly exercising, avoiding processed foods, and eating more fruits and vegetables. But did you know that what you drink in the morning might also help you achieve a healthy gut?  The old adage stands–you are what you eat (and…

Stressed at Work? Ways to Calm Down Your Fast Brain
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Stressed at Work? Ways to Calm Down Your Fast Brain

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Everybody wants to be productive and happy at work. Yet, instead of waking up feeling joyful about their job, many people start the day in a state of tension. For most, the workplace can be a challenging environment. Stress refers to various types of bodily or mental tension. Workplace stress can come on suddenly —…