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“In this Expresso Health Updates Of The Week bulletin, we look at the tips by nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor about maintaining a beneficial weight loss journey. We also discuss the most crucial aspects determining the quality of sleep. Stay tuned to find out more about Jacqueline Fernandez’s exercise regime and her most recent fitness posts on social media in which she bowed “to the all-mighty kettlebell” ahead of a workout session with her trainer Shivoham. “

You are listening to the Expresso Health Update. Here is the latest news from the world of Health, brought to you by The Indian Express. "Let’s begin today’s bulletin with news on what nutritionist Bhakti Kapoor has to say about a beneficial weight loss journey. Often, people who are on a weight loss journey end up getting obsessed with their calorie intake. While it is crucial to have a check on the same, “it is incorrect to assume that calories are the main reason people gain or lose weight,” wrote Bhakti Kapoor “the situation is even more complicated than that”.

She added, “Distinct foods have different effects on appetite and hormones, and not all calories are created equal. You can lose a lot of weight without counting calories by adopting portion control, chewing adequately, and swapping diets.” " "Meanwhile, inculcating healthy eating habits is quintessential to leading a healthy lifestyle. After all, you are what and how you eat! As such, nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary discussed a few such unpopular habits that you must not be conscious of adopting and following regularly. She said, “Carrying your snack when it’s snack time rather than having a full meal as a snack just because your friend feels like eating it might not be the best thing you can do for yourself if you’re trying to reach some goals”. She further added, “You should not feel shy about admitting that you are on a diet or trying to lose weight or eating clean. Being honest is good for your mental health as well,”. " "Moving on, you tried limiting your coffee intake, reducing screen time, practising various yogic techniques, managing your diet and fitness, and many other things, but, does sleep still evade you? This could be because you are probably missing out on paying attention to one of the most crucial aspects determining the quality of your sleep — your pillow and mattress.

People using the right type of pillow and mattress experience reduced discomfort and pain and, in turn, better sleep. Research published in the National Library of Medicine, noted, “Bed equipment plays a role in the quality of sleep. One survey estimated that 7 per cent of sleep problems were related to an uncomfortable mattress contributing to poor quality of sleep or physical discomfort,” " "Breast cancer is the most common and the leading cause of disease-related deaths among Indian women. A report from the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP, 2020) reveals the highest number of breast cancer cases in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram districts. It is more common in women older than 50 years of age. As far as the staging is concerned, breast cancer is categorized as early breast cancer, locally advanced breast cancer, and advanced breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society recommends that women who are at high risk of early-onset breast cancer should get a screening mammogram and breast MRI done every year starting at the age of 30 or lesser as recommended by their health care provider. " "Next up, low back pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults. While most causes of LBP among older adults are non-specific and self-limiting, as you age, you are prone to develop certain LBP pathologies and/or chronic LBP given their age-related physical and psychosocial changes. Existing evidence suggests that prevalence rates of severe and chronic LBP increase with older age.

Dr Manan Vora said, “As compared to working-age adults, older adults are more likely to develop LBP due to osteoporotic vertebral fractures, tumours, spinal infection, and lumbar spinal stenosis.” He added, “regular exercise, physical and heat therapy will help reduce the back pain. Additionally, if the individual is an avid smoker, they should quit” " "Fashion, beauty, acting, and fitness — Masaba Gupta aces it all effortlessly. As such, the designer, who regularly shares updates about her workout routines, was once again seen setting exercise goals, this time with her ‘arm day’ routine. In an Instagram post shared by her coach, Apoorv Mathur, the Masaba Masaba star was seen practising ‘The Burn’, which he called his “top favourite with almost everyone I train!” In the video, Masaba — who held weights — was seen doing 15 seconds of side raise + 15 seconds hold followed by 15 seconds of front raise + 15 seconds hold; 30 seconds rear delt fly; 30 hammer curl; and finally 30 skull crusher, all of which make for a great arm workout. " "Being a parent comes with numerous responsibilities, which can often result in self-care taking a backseat. But not for Gul Panag. The actor, swears by living an active and healthy life and has turned her workouts into a bonding time with her son, Nihal. So, it was not surprising to see Gul and Nihal acing Chakrasana —also known as Wheel Pose — in her recent Instagram post, making a case for fitness can also be fun. Gul captioned the adorable post, “They do as you do. Not as you say,” which had two pictures of Nihal and her enjoying their fitness-cum-mother-son due time! " "Lastly, when it comes to fitness, Jacqueline Fernandez sure knows how regularly up her game. She does so by trying out myriad variations and exercise forms that not only help improve one’s health but also provide much-needed motivation. The same was visible in one of her most recent fitness posts on social media in which she bowed “to the all-mighty kettlebell” ahead of a workout session with her trainer Shivoham. In the series of pictures, Fernandez posed with a kettlebell — known to be exceptional for building full-body strength, mobility, and endurance in the body. The Vikrant Rona actor’s trainer shared the pictures that he captioned: “Let’s all bow to the all-mighty kettlebell.” "

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