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Health and Wellness Journalist. 18 years of making science simple, stories human and health mainstream. Now with @IndiaToday
Apr 19, 2024 6 tweets 2 min read
➡️15% adults suffer from Diarrhoea
➡️It kills half a million children in India each year

Safe to say, gut health is more important than you think.

Learn how to improve overall health by improving gut health (thread) Image Understanding Probiotics & Prebiotics for Gut Health:

- Probiotics are live microorganisms found in foods or supplements, aiding gut health.

- Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that feed good bacteria in the gut.
Apr 18, 2024 4 tweets 1 min read
Temperatures soaring over 40°C and heatwaves warnings across India is causing increased cases of high BP & hypertension.

Here’s what you can do to maintain your BP in peak summers (thread) Image 🚰Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration

🍇Eat balanced diet
Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins to support heart health.

🧂Limit salt intake
Reduce sodium consumption to control BP levels.
Apr 16, 2024 10 tweets 2 min read
Honey is a superfood, here’s why:

➡️Prevents cancer & heart diseases
➡️It’s anti-bacterial & anti-fungal
➡️It’s a probiotic

Read the thread for 10 benefits associated with honey Image ✅Strengthens immune system

Different kinds of honey have different flavonoid profiles. Manuka Honey has been found to stimulate the production of immune cells.
Oct 25, 2023 5 tweets 2 min read
Delhi is facing a #dengue epidemic, with nearly 5,000 cases reported so far this year, the highest in five years. What can you do to protect yourself?

A thread 🧵 Image Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause serious illness, including fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and rash. In some cases, it can lead to severe bleeding and death.
Oct 22, 2023 6 tweets 2 min read
Did you know that the bacteria in your mouth can travel to your brain and influence your mood? 🤯

A thread 🧵 Image The mouth-brain connection is a fascinating new area of research that is shedding light on the surprising ways oral health can affect our mental well-being. Image