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Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Harvard gastroenterologist explains how to get rid of leg cramps quickly: 'Sip this juice for relief within seconds'
You don't need to wait for a full-body checkup or expensive diagnostics to get a reality check on your health. In fact, one of the best indicators of your longevity might be hiding in plain sight, in how your body moves. Dr Paddy Barrett, preventive cardiologist, shares in his July 13 Instagram post 1 incredibly simple test that can be done at home, offering unexpected insights into your risk of premature death.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Gastroenterologist shares top 10 spices and herbs that your gut loves: From haldi to cinnamon and ajwain
You don't need to wait for a full-body checkup or expensive diagnostics to get a reality check on your health. In fact, one of the best indicators of your longevity might be hiding in plain sight, in how your body moves. Dr Paddy Barrett, preventive cardiologist, shares in his July 13 Instagram post 1 incredibly simple test that can be done at home, offering unexpected insights into your risk of premature death.
Irish Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Shelbourne's Paddy Barrett on why he loves the ugly side of the beautiful game
Paddy Barrett reckons there is something beautiful about the ugly side of the game. And if tapping into those values helps Shelbourne get back into the title race, and through their Champions League showdown with Linfield, he will gladly take it. The powerhouse centre-back has made a timely return to the champions' starting XI after missing 12 games in-a-row with a torn quad muscle. The true extent of the injury was kept under wraps by Shels, with Barrett now revealing that he expected to be out of action for at least four months. But he is back ahead of schedule having started the last two games, and made his presence felt with a no-nonsense defensive display against St Pat's on Monday. Shels dominated the first-half at Richmond Park and took the lead through Ali Coote but they were second best throughout the second-half, with St Pat's the dominant side. Yet the Saints ultimately failed to capitalise as the Barrett-led Shels rearguard defended manfully to protect their lead and secure just a third win in 12 games. Damien Duff's charges are 12-points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers and retaining the league title looks an extremely tall order, right now. But ahead of a hectic schedule of domestic and European games, Barrett feels a return to some old-fashioned values will stand to the reigning champions. Barrett said: 'In recent weeks and months we haven't had that side to us, that dirty side. Not the dirty side, I keep on saying the dirty side, but it's a beautiful side. I love it, but I feel like we lost that. We went away from it, so to show that side again was the most pleasing thing about Monday. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'I think that's why results haven't been going our way. We've been conceding sloppy goals, individual mistakes, collective mistakes. That's not us. We grind out results when we need to. And we did that on Monday, and hopefully going forward we can keep on showing that side when it's needed. It was about showing we have that doggedness about us and that we have each other's back.' Waterford man Barrett, 31, continued: 'That was a big part of us winning the league last year - that side of football. It's not pretty, but it's needed.' Barrett also won two league titles at Dundalk under Stephen Kenny, so he has a good handle on what's required from a team to go all the way. That 12-point gap to Shamrock Rovers is a gaping one and that's why last Friday's home defeat to the Hoops cut so deep. Barrett said: 'Look, Shamrock Rovers are obviously in flying form. But we can't look too deep into that because if we do, we'll just beat ourselves up every week. 'Last year we won the league on that nasty side. Well, not nasty but the ugly side of football where people are diving around, blocking balls, defending one-on-one. I can't really look at the table too much because there's over half the season to go. There's so much football to go and hopefully Monday's result gives us a kickstart.' Barrett is just happy to be back in the thick of it after such a long layoff where Shels had to deploy makeshift defences, with skipper Mark Coyle dropping in from midfield. Injured towards the end of March, Barrett knew that if the original timeframe had stood he would be sitting out a lot of Shels' Champions League adventures. 'I was given a 16-week mark,' he said. 'But I was back after 10 or 11 weeks. I had a bad injury. It happened in training, an 11v11 game during the international break (in March). I was just passing the ball and felt something. I knew it was bad but after scans and seeing specialists, they gave me the bad news. Our doctor is probably the best I've ever met and the best I've ever dealt with and I just had to listen to him.' But Barrett admits his philosophical-sounding approach to it all is born out of hindsight, as he didn't always think that way. 'I'm stubborn and was telling him he's wrong,' laughed the defender, who initially wanted to flout the advice and fast-track his return to the team. 'But scans, results and x-rays, they're the ones with the knowledge. I'm telling them I'm itching and trying to get back on the pitch way earlier than I should have. 'I'm arguing with them, they're arguing with me. But in the end we made a mutual agreement and I came back at the right time. It's tough mentally when you're out injured because you're worthless to a team. But I'm back now and hopefully I can stay fit and get this team back to where we want to be.' But if Shels are serious about getting back in the shake-up, Barrett knows it must start against Derry City tonight when the champions look to follow-up Monday's success. Winning away to St Pat's will be meaningless if tonight's game counts for nothing and Barrett added: 'That's the most important thing. I feel like we haven't been doing that. When we pick up a good result, we haven't backed it up. We haven't given the fans that full performance at home for a while. 'But the team should be full of confidence. We get the backing of the manager and the staff - who are elite level. They believe in us. There's no doubt in my mind that every single player we have can turn this around.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Cardiologist shares his daily routine for better heart health: '8 hours of sleep, aerobic exercise and balanced eating'
Taking care of your heart isn't just about hitting the gym once in a while or eating a salad every few days, it's about making small, consistent choices every day. From what you eat to how you move and handle stress, every little thing adds up. Cardiologist Dr. Paddy Barrett often shares health and wellness tips with his Insta family. In his April 11 post, he opened up about his daily routine for maintaining better heart health. (Also read: Cardiologist shares 5 simple daily habits to help lower your heart attack risk: 'Stand outside barefoot' ) "I've been asked a lot recently about my daily routine, nutrition, exercise, and sleep," he says. "Now, number one, I don't think it's particularly interesting, as my situation is always going to be different than everybody else's, but in general, here's how it looks." He goes on to share his sleep habits, saying, 'In general, I get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. I have a one-year-old and a four-year-old, and that's the glory of good sleep training.' A post shared by Dr Paddy Barrett (@drpaddybarrett) When it comes to his morning routine, Dr. Paddy doesn't delay his coffee, stating, "I have coffee first thing in the morning. I do not delay it, and I have no belief in the idea that you should wait. Why would I put myself through that horror?" Dr Paddy also prioritises daily exercise, explaining, "I exercise almost every single day, either through aerobic training or resistance training. On an ideal week, I do 3-4 aerobic sessions and 3 resistance training sessions." Finally, when it comes to nutrition, Dr. Paddy keeps things simple. "I basically eat whatever I want, as long as I'm meeting my calorie and protein goals over the week. I don't obsess about macros. I just eat to my protein allowance and generally stay within my calorie allowance based on my weight and visceral fat levels." Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
