You may not be shaking salt over every meal, but if you’re loading up on chips, packaged soups, instant noodles, or takeout, you’re probably consuming way more sodium than your kidneys can handle. High salt intake raises blood pressure, and uncontrolled high BP is one of the biggest culprits behind chronic kidney disease (CKD). Swelling…
Recognizing early signs of hair loss, such as increased hair shedding, is crucial for timely intervention. Disruptions in the hair growth cycle, influenced by genetics, hormones, stress, and medical conditions, can lead to bald spots. Early detection and consultation with a healthcare professional are essential for managing and potentially reversing hair thinning. Noticing a few…
Grip strength is a key indicator of overall health and longevity, peaking in your 30s and declining with age. Simple at-home tests using everyday objects can provide a trackable measurement. Exercises like wrist curls, bicep curls, and the timed get-up-and-go test can improve grip strength and maintain healthy muscle mass. Get a grip! Quite literally,…
Dogs with floppy ears and active lifestyles are more prone to ear infections than other breeds due to poor air circulation and trapped moisture. Popular pet dog breeds like Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, and Labradors frequently suffer from itchy, painful ears caused by bacteria, yeast, or allergies. Symptoms include head shaking, redness, odour, or discharge. Cleaning…
If you’re popping calcium pills randomly—say, with your morning breakfast or post-dinner supper—you might be doing it all wrong. That innocent white tablet you take to “protect your bones” could be barely getting absorbed. Worse, you might even be flushing it straight down the loo.Yes, timing matters when it comes to calcium supplements. But so…
By now, we all know that exercise is not just good for our body, but also our brain. Exercise, as it is known, releases endorphins, also known as the feel good hormones, that boost up your mood, keep anxiety at bay, reduce stress etc. While there are a lot of things you should do to…
It is a popular belief that bread with besan coating is enough. But, it needs better protein back-up. Add 75g tofu bhurji on the side, made with crumbled tofu sautéed with tomatoes, turmeric, and jeera. 2 besan toasts = 6g 75g tofu = 12g Side curd = 5gTotal: 23g protein This is not the typical…
SEVENTEEN’s leader S.Coups, whose real name is Choi Seungcheol, made waves at the 2025 Met Gala, not just as a first-time attendee but as a symbol of pride for South Korea. Fresh off his recent announcement as a global ambassador for BOSS, the rapper arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City…
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is married to British actress and model Hazel Keech, who is also known by her modelling name Rose Dawn and married name Gurbasant Kaur. Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech’s love story is a testament to persistence and destiny. They first met at a friend’s party in 2011, where Yuvraj was…
Is your kid addicted to his/her phone, tablet, laptop etc? Do they prefer screen time over going out and playing with their friends, or getting some fresh air? While a few minutes of screen time everyday is unlikely to have any long term effects, repeated screen time can wreak havoc on your child’s mood, mental…
