Bananas are among the world’s most popular fruits, naturally sweet, easy to digest, and full of essential nutrients. However, their health benefits shift as they ripen. The difference between a firm green banana and a soft yellow one goes beyond flavour; it can influence your digestion, blood sugar levels, and energy release. As bananas ripen,…
Derived from Chitra, meaning picture, image, or variegated, Chitrak embodies vibrancy, imagination, and individuality. It’s also the name of a bright yellow flower and a medicinal herb known for healing, a symbol of creativity and renewal.A baby named Chitrak is destined to see the world in vivid hues, expressive, artistic, and full of life. The…
Blood pressure medicines are meant to protect the heart. But not every pill suits every body. Some old-generation or wrongly prescribed medicines can quietly strain the kidneys, trigger mood changes, or disturb the heart rhythm. As Dr Sunil Rana from Asian Hospital warns, “Many patients start taking old prescriptions or medicines recommended by relatives, which…
Poor sleep or forgetfulness is often dismissed as a cause of stress or fatigue. But did you know, these can be the signs of accelerated brain aging. Subtle shifts in energy metabolism, inflammation, and circadian rhythms slowly reshape how our neurons communicate. Brain aging is the gradual structural, chemical, and functional change that occurs in…
True love is about expansion and not possession, Sadhguru believes. When you truly love someone, you don’t lose yourself — instead, you grow to become your best version for the person you love. Love allows you to see another person as an extension of yourself, embracing their joys and pains as your own– this helps…
For centuries, natural henna has been prized as a cosmetic dye used to colour skin, hair, and fabrics. Now, scientists have discovered that this traditional plant may hold remarkable healing potential. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have found that compounds extracted from henna (Lawsonia inermis) could help treat liver fibrosis, a dangerous condition…
A long-held belief that a daily glass of red wine supports heart health is now being challenged by medical experts. Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has warned that this common practice can be dangerous, particularly for those with Fatty Liver disease. According to Dr. Sethi, alcohol even in small amounts can worsen liver…
Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku as it is called in Japan, is more than just a walk in the woods, it is a mindful immersion with nature that has measurable benefits for body and mind alike. Just spending 20-30 minutes surrounded by trees and greenery has shown impressive results for the immune system, by increasing…
We have all been there, the late-night cramming sessions, studying for hours, reading a chapter again and again, or preparing notes for an important upcoming test, only to realise that the next day most of it has already slipped away. The details are only available in flashes. Despite the best effort, the brain seems to…
Dr Sood says that one should rush to the doctor when: • A crushing intense pain in the chest that, spreads to the arm, jaw or neck. • Palpitations that manifest alongside fainting spells or breathlessness. • A surge of swelling in the legs, paired with a breath that feels shallow. • A irregular thumping,…
