Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition that affects 3 in 10 women, however, it is still often misdiagnosed or misunderstood, leading many women to suffer in silence. First things first, it's important to understand what is PCOS, how does it affect and what causes it. Let’s take...
Prediabetes, even though a potentially reversible condition, is not all harmless. Many people believe it's not serious just because they haven't developed diabetes yet. However, according to the CDC, if someone is diagnosed with prediabetes and doesn't take action (in terms of lifestyle improvements or medication), there's a significant chance...
Have you ever wondered why stubborn belly fat seems to cling on no matter how hard you try, the answer might lie in your hormones. 'Hormonal Belly' – a phenomenon that affects countless individuals, causing frustration and confusion leaving them with no answer why after trying so hard they aren't...
Carbohydrates, the energy source of our diet, play a crucial role in fueling our bodies. But, when it comes to their impact on blood sugar levels, not all carbohydrates are created equal. With the help of Glycemic Index (GI) you can monitor your blood sugar levels. But what is a...
Did you know that humans spend an average of 1/3rd of their lifespan sleeping? According to research, we spend approximately 26 years actually sleeping and 7 years “trying to sleep”. This is obviously one of the biggest chunks of our lives to be spent on one single activity. And of...
“Sugar” - crystallized, refined sugar is no longer an ingredient that was rarely used in sweet delicacies. It is a part of our daily consumption habits. Guidelines suggests that kids can safely consume upto 25-30 g of sugar/ day, however various Research indicate that its already reached a scary number...
What Is Metabolic Health? Metabolic health is a crucial pillar of evaluating health and fitness. The concept of metabolic health is based on the term “metabolism”. Metabolism is a constant chemical process in the human body and every other living organism. The main purpose of metabolism is to convert food...
Health + Tech is the buzzword for 2022! At Upside Health, we want to present the best of health tech to our community and help you in making the best choices both tech-wise and health-wise for your future. In this blog, we are going to deep dive into one of...
You must have heard "diet" a lot on your journey to better health or fat loss. We are here to tellyou otherwise - we believe in a lifestyle where you enjoy this journey for the longest time. How?Consistently keeping track of your calorie intake is the key. You will gain...
Blog Content is inspired from a Podcast Review -Famine Cuisine Dr Sameer Dossani in conversation with Dr. Manoshi Bhattacharya. Dr. Manoshi is a medical Doctor, History researcher & Author. This blog will act as a time machine that takes you through the Mesolithic period, the Neolithic period and the Colonial...
Did you know that 60% of Indian adults are metabolically unhealthy? And have no idea they are headed towards a slow death stemming from metabolic issues? Well, it’s true, because 85% of all chronic diseases begin from metabolic disorders! And very few people understand the root cause. What’s worse? Fad...
Over the past decades, healthcare has massively evolved in the country, but there’s still a great deal we can do to avoid life-threatening diseases. Did you know, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality in India? They amount to 24.8% of deaths in the nation. And malignant or...
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