S L Raheja Hospital Mumbai

Breast Cancer is a very common variety of cancer affecting millions of women worldwide. This is a condition wherein the tumour in the breast multiplies rapidly in an uncontrolled fashion and affects the healthy breast tissues and the lymph nodes. In order to prevent this growth and progression of the disease, timely diagnosis and detection are vital. What are the causes of Breast Cancer in Female? Some of the common risk factors that one should be aware of, in order to detect this disease in its earlier stages and check its subsequent growth are: • Age: It is directly proportional to the risk of getting affected by this disease. • Family history: If a close relative, such as mother, sister, daughter etc has this condition, it is a red flag and one should take extra care and precautions. • Alcoholism: Frequent consumption of alcoholic drinks and in large quantities • Periods and Childbirth: Women who’ve had their first periods before the age of 12 and those who have...

Fasting The holy month of Ramadan has just ended, and with it, the daily fasts of millions of people around the world. What many of us may not realize is the immense benefits of fasting that involves restricting the intake of food for a major part of the day. Let us have a look at what we stand to gain through regular, intermittent fasting and why it is a good idea. What happens if you fast? Before we enumerate the advantages of and guidelines to be followed while fasting, let us know what our body undergoes when we fast. When we abstain from food for extended periods of time, our body meets its energy expenditure from the glucose stored in the liver and the muscles, followed by our fat reserves, about 8 hours after we consume the last meal. Also, during this process, our body also gets rid of any toxins that may be present in our muscles and other parts of the body by burning them for energy. Benefits of fasting: • Promotes satiety: In our body, the feeling of fulln...

Lifestyle The greatest wealth is health, goes the famous adage. It is, by no means, an overstatement. A healthy lifestyle is one of the most important assets of a person, although it is also the most neglected. Fortunately, there are some simple healthy lifestyle guidelines that you can follow to transform your physical and mental well-being and become fit: Diet This is the first and one of the most important healthy lifestyle tips to consider, in order to lead a healthy, happy life. Our body needs a balanced amount of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and even fat, to function at its optimal level. Fruits and vegetables are a powerhouse of essential vitamins, while unpolished rice, wheat, millets and pulses provide us with energy and help build up our body. It is important to consume unsaturated fatty acids for the required fat content, such as those present in cod liver oil or omega-3 fatty acids, and avoid saturated fats found in processed foods. A well-bala...