Vitality Vibes: "Embrace Wellness and Fitness"

Poor sleep can lead to diabetes, obesity and heart problems. Try these herbal teas to sleep better "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." This timeless wisdom by Sir Benjamin Franklin captures the profound link between a balanced sleep routine and our overall well-being. Without a doubt, scientific evidence, too, supports that maintaining a consistent sleep pattern leads to better health outcomes. Studies show that insufficient sleep increases the risk of obesity, cardiovascular problems, and infections. During the night, your heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure undergo natural cycles that are essential for your cardiac health. Sleep also triggers hormone release that repairs cells and regulates energy metabolism, which may affect your body weight. Sleep has a deep impact on both our brains and bodies. Dr Michael Twery, a sleep expert at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), explains that sleep affects many aspects of our physiolo...

From Weight Gain To Indigestion, Side Effects Of Sleeping Right After Eating "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper." We have all heard of this saying. It emphasises on the importance of starting the day with a substantial and nutritious breakfast, followed by a moderately-sized lunch, and ending with a light dinner. In this article, we will focus on the third aspect of the sentence. In an interaction with the OnlyMyHealth team,  Dr Edwina Raj, Senior Dietitian, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru , throws light on why you shouldn't have a large meal for dinner, especially before hitting the bed. Why You Shouldn't Eat Right Before Bed "Eating a heavy meal right before sleep at night is not advisable," says Dr Raj, adding that there is enough scientific evidence to suggest eating a large meal right before bedtime may do more harm than good, causing health risks, such as weight gain, interruptive sleep, heartburn, indigestion, a...