Planning to start a family later in life? Bad lifestyle habits can lead to high-risk pregnancy

In recent years, the number of high-risk pregnancies have gone up, almost by 15-20%.

Couples delaying having children is among the common causes of high-risk pregnancies.

Improper lifestyle habits are the others, says a study by Motherhood Hospitals.

Here are some key findings:


Putting Off Kids Comes with a Risk
Putting Off Kids Comes with a Risk

Calm Nerves, A Healthy Heart: Ladies, Here Is The Health Guide To Swear By
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A selfless mother, an affectionate daughter, a dutiful wife or top boss; no matter what role a woman plays in everyday life, she does so with utmost passion. From managing the house to being running the show at work, and yet taking out time to spend quality moments with family and friends, women manage to do it all.

But in all the hustle, they often forget themselves. Making yourself a priority is not at the top of their list, and health gets taken for granted.

However, it is extremely important to care for the self as for others, and to start taking care of your health.

Dolly Kumar, Founder & Director at Gaia, shares 5 tips for women to stay healthy.
A selfless mother, an affectionate daughter, a dutiful wife or top boss; no matter what role a woman plays in everyday life, she does so with utmost passion. From managing the house to being running ..
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Relaxing is the mantra to lead a more balanced life. With a plate always full, it is important to take out some time to relax your nerves. And what better than a warm cup of camomile tea?

Camomile infusions are made from the flowers and are naturally caffeine-free. With a sweet aroma and light and earthy flavour, this refreshing drink is perfect to calm the nerves.
Relaxing is the mantra to lead a more balanced life. With a plate always full, it is important to take out some time to relax your nerves. And what better than a warm cup of camomile tea? Camomile i..
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We know excess of anything is bad, and too much of sugar is never a good idea.

But we all need some sweetness in our lives, don’t we? So why not choose a healthy alternative instead, which is in fact 30 times sweeter than sugar?

Stevia is a 100per cent natural low-calorie sugar substitute. Also known as meethi tulsi, as it is obtained from natural herbs, it does not contain aspartame. It has absolutely no side effects and very little or no after-taste unlike other extracts.

Now add stevia to your daily cup of tea, coffee, lemonade, lassi and enjoy sweetness without guilt.
We know excess of anything is bad, and too much of sugar is never a good idea. But we all need some sweetness in our lives, don’t we? So why not choose a healthy alternative instead, which is in fac..
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Joint pain, even now and then, can inhibit your daily performance at work or at home.

While a visit to the doctor is a must, consuming a capsule of Glucosamine twice a day can help restore healthy joint performance.

Glucosamine, a natural compound and an essential component required for maintaining healthy joint performance, helps build new cartilage and protects the existing cartilage. It also helps the body to repair damaged and eroded cartilage while lubricating the joints and stimulating synovial fluid production. It aids in getting relief from joint pain and immobility, providing analgesic & anti-inflammatory effect.
Joint pain, even now and then, can inhibit your daily performance at work or at home. While a visit to the doctor is a must, consuming a capsule of Glucosamine twice a day can help restore healthy j..
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Maintaining your energy level helps to keep going throughout the day.

Granola bars are a great snacking option and also help keep you energised. A delicious mix of rolled oats, muesli, chocolate and honey; this wholesome bar can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

Packed with a variety of nutrients, these bars come in various flavours.
Maintaining your energy level helps to keep going throughout the day. Granola bars are a great snacking option and also help keep you energised. A delicious mix of rolled oats, muesli, chocolate and..
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Increase in LDL cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease. Studies have found that high monounsaturated diets lower LDL cholesterol and help raise HDL or cholesterol.

Lifestyle changes help lower the risk of any ailments, starting with a healthy diet. Hence, incorporating extra virgin olive oil, which has monounsaturated fats and powerful anti-oxidants, in your diet help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Increase in LDL cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease. Studies have found that high monounsaturated diets lower LDL cholesterol and help raise HDL or cholesterol. Lifestyle changes help..
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Putting Off Kids Comes with a Risk

Putting Off Kids Comes with a Risk

International Yoga Day: Asanas For Women To Stay Youthful, Happy And Healthy
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As women venture into new terrains, also performing duties in their traditional mould, striking a balance is important to stay healthy. Yoga can help them in a big way to achieve this.

Akshar Nath, Chairman of Akshar Yoga, shares a few dynamic asanas for maintaining a youthful, happy and a healthy body for women across all ages.

NOTE: While every woman irrespective of her age can perform all these asanas, women with fluctuating blood pressure or those under medical surveillance are not advised to do these.

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As women venture into new terrains, also performing duties in their traditional mould, striking a balance is important to stay healthy. Yoga can help them in a big way to achieve this. Akshar Nath,..
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Padahastasana is a combination of two Sanskrit words — pada (foot) and hasta (hand). As the name itself suggests, this asana involves a crisp forward bend that strengthens the muscles of the limbs as well as the core and promotes good form.
Padahastasana is a combination of two Sanskrit words — pada (foot) and hasta (hand). As the name itself suggests, this asana involves a crisp forward bend that strengthens the muscles of the limbs as..
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Hasta Uttanasana is a raised arm pose, that expands the chest and rib cage, thus helping in full intake of oxygen that plays an important role in preventing the skin from loosening.
Hasta Uttanasana is a raised arm pose, that expands the chest and rib cage, thus helping in full intake of oxygen that plays an important role in preventing the skin from loosening.
The asana which gets its name from the plough, is a perfect exercise that helps in treating reproductive problems. This pose increases the blood flow to the abdominal organs and helps stimulate the thyroid and parathyroid glands too. Hence this pose is strongly recommended for ageing women.
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Sarvangasana means the asana for the entire body. This shoulder stand pose is often termed as the mother of all poses. Along with many other benefits, this asana helps remove toxins and other waste products from the blood, thus preventing many diseases related to the skin. It prevents wrinkles, pimples and helps delay ageing signs. It facilitates adequate blood supply to the forehead region due to which it works great for facial problems.
Sarvangasana means the asana for the entire body. This shoulder stand pose is often termed as the mother of all poses. Along with many other benefits, this asana helps remove toxins and other waste p..
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This asana helps in stretching the entire body from the head to the heels. This is a great way to remove stress, anger and anxiety and helps balance a woman's menstrual cycle. This also tones the abdominal and pelvic organs and is especially useful for women after childbirth.
This asana helps in stretching the entire body from the head to the heels. This is a great way to remove stress, anger and anxiety and helps balance a woman's menstrual cycle. This also tones the abd..
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This does wonders in bringing back one’s youth by releasing anxiety and improving blood circulation. This asana also aids in better digestion and memory.
This does wonders in bringing back one’s youth by releasing anxiety and improving blood circulation. This asana also aids in better digestion and memory.

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