Comparing lifespans can be debilitating, but one striking difference is between India and Japan. Where Japan’s life expectancy is about 84.8 years , India’s is about 70.4 years, that is a rough gap of 15 years altogether. This is not just about differences in healthcare systems, but is deeply influenced by how people live every…
The sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is known for its wide-range of health benefits such as proper muscle function, bone strength, proper maintenance of immune system, facilitating the absorption of calcium in the body. But, excess of everything in the body is bad! When excess goes unnoticed, it becomes toxic! In contrast to water-soluble vitamins that…
Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally, and yearly, millions of people around the world, are diagnosed with the condition. However, the good news is that while heart disease is not reversible, it is highly treatable, if detected early. The problem remains that sometimes, the symptoms of early heart disease are so…
Feeling low and dull despite a full night’s rest is not a good sign! It definitely points to an internal need that is constantly being overlooked, and the reasons also might not be that obvious such as stress or lack of sleep. The body may be dangerously low in iron, that one nutrient which manages…
Chia seeds are indeed the most well-liked superfood, due to their high fiber component, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. While they offer numerous health benefits, some of which help us daily, chia seed might not be suitable for some people. Dr. Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist, shares insight on who should avoid chia seeds and why….
We all know the fundamentals. Vaping is dangerous, drinking is dangerous, stress is the silent killer, but when a heart surgeon puts them in order of just how dangerous he believes they are, coming from what he sees in the operating theatre, it hits differently. Cardiovascular surgeon Dr Jeremy London recently ranked five everyday lifestyle…
For decades, it was considered rude to talk about money, mental health, or politics at the table. “Don’t rock the boat” was the golden rule of polite conversation. But Gen Z and Millennials are rewriting that rulebook. Today’s social etiquette trends lean toward openness, transparency, and vulnerability. Talking about therapy, salary gaps, or inequality isn’t…
A report published by Healthline highlighted that consuming two eggs per day (or about half a cup), compared to an egg-free, high-carb breakfast, did not affect blood cholesterol levels. The study also noted that individuals with health conditions, including diabetes, who ate six to twelve eggs per week, did not experience negative changes in total…
Image generated using AI tool A recent post by cardiologist Dr Shailesh Singh has sparked a big discussion online. In a short note on X , he compared a simple 20-minute daily walk with a ₹10 lakh home gym, asking which one truly benefits the heart.His answer was simple: it is not the cost of…
Photo: mindtwistdaily1/ Instagram Optical illusion personality tests, as the name suggests, are fun and engaging tests that are based on tricky images– and hence they are named so. These images are based on psychological principles and they have one or more elements in them. Depending on what catches the eyes of a person first, a…
