For years, 10,000 steps a day has been promoted as the ultimate goal for staying fit, a magic number repeated by fitness trackers, wellness experts, and health enthusiasts alike. But a new study suggests you don’t need to walk nearly that much to see real benefits. Researchers found that walking just 4,000 steps a day,…
The spice cumin, also known as jeera, is widely used in traditional Indian cooking as a tadka for both dry sabjis and lentils, and no kitchen is complete without a box of jeera. However, overnight soaked cumin water is also known for its many health benefits, that include better digestion, metabolism, and immunity. The human…
On Instagram, YouTube, and even reality television, a new kind of women’s health trend has quietly taken hold. Influencers like Marcella Hill and stars from The Real Housewives of Orange County have openly shared their experiences with testosterone therapy — from renewed energy to a revived sex drive. Their posts, hashtags, and podcasts have created…
Photo: marina__neuralean/ Instagram Optical illusion personality test, as the name suggests, are simple, fun and engaging tests that claim to reveal a person’s true nature in just a few seconds. These are weird images based on psychology and they have one or more elements in them that trick the eyes. Depending on what catches a…
Certain nutrients like omega-3s, antioxidants, and vitamins play an important role in brain health, and so they should be included in one’s daily diet to boost memory and brain functioning. A 2021 study titled ‘Associations of Omega-3 fatty acids with brain morphology and volume in cognitively healthy older adults’ in Ageing Research Reviews showed the…
Magic cures are always appreciated, what most people ignore is the resilience and dedication it takes to transform. A similar story was shared by Delhi-based cardiologist Dr. Shailesh Singh about his friend who swears that he reversed diabetes “naturally”. In a recent post on social media platform, X, Dr. Shailesh Singh highlighted how the math…
One of the things people with kids fear is being inside a flight for hours. It’s a task to keep kids entertained inside a closed environment. They scream, they cry and irritate fellow passengers. One such incident happened recently with a Reddit user on a Delhi–Kolkata flight. The woman shared her ordeal on social media…
Sanae Takaichi made history recently by becoming the first-ever Japanese woman female Prime Minister. Takaichi, 64, officially assumed office on October 21, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba to lead a minority government. In her first address to members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Takaichi emphasised the value of relentless dedication and perseverance, rejecting the modern notion…
Emerging research indicates that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, may offer surprising benefits beyond viral protection, particularly for cancer patients. Initially developed to prevent infection, these vaccines appear to enhance the body’s immune response in a way that helps target and attack certain tumours. Studies suggest that patients undergoing immunotherapy for advanced lung…
In the remote mountains of Sardinia, a family gained global attention for their remarkable longevity, with combined ages surpassing 800 years. Their extraordinary lifespan was not due to medicine or luxury but to simplicity, centred on a daily shared meal that has been a tradition for generations. At the heart of this lifestyle is a…
