Karwa Chauth, a day steeped in love, tradition, and feminine grace, falls on 10th October this year, and whether you’re a new bride, celebrating your nth one, or simply observing it in your own meaningful way, there’s no denying it holds a special place in the festive season. Now, if you’re reading this around October…
Waking up more than once during the night to urinate may feel like nothing more than a disruption to your sleep, but science suggests it could be a sign of something deeper. The condition, known as nocturia, is sometimes overlooked as normal aging or excess water before bed. In reality, frequent nighttime urination can serve…
Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old billionaire tech entrepreneur and founder of the Blueprint anti-aging project, has become one of the most talked-about figures in the longevity world. Known for his extreme biohacking lifestyle, Johnson spends nearly $2 million each year on medical tests, supplements, and strict routines aimed at reversing aging. His mornings begin long before…
Rectal bleeding, pain, lumps, or discomfort around the anus can cause concern. While these symptoms are commonly linked to haemorrhoids (piles), a benign condition, they can sometimes indicate anal cancer—a rarer but more serious disease. Both share similar signs, which can lead to misdiagnosis or delayed treatment. Key differences often include persistent pain, hard or…
Onions are a kitchen essential, used in almost every Indian household. Whether one is preparing a basic dal tadka, or quick salad, a handful of chopped onions usually finds it way to the mix! While most of us treat onions as a flavour basic, very few realise what it actually offers in terms of health…
Feeling sleepy during the day does not always depend on last night’s sleep. In fact, the food one consumes plays an essential part too. Food isn’t just a fuel, it’s a major regulator of activeness and productivity. A diet full of refined carbs can spike and dip blood glucose, leaving you sluggish. While a diet…
When women reach that particular menopause age, estrogen significantly declines, which immediately results in bone and muscle loss, sarcopenia, and that increases the likelihood of osteoporosis development. Although calcium is the most universally accepted nutrient for bone health, magnesium is equally important. Magnesium aids in balancing calcium, activates vitamin D within the body and assists…
Fatty liver disease, including Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), is increasingly recognised as a major global health concern. While it primarily affects the liver, research shows it also has significant effects on overall health, particularly the heart. Individuals with fatty liver are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery…
This might sound hard to believe but walking can burn more fat than jogging, when it’s done the ‘Japanese way’. This new fitness trend, called “Interval Walking Training” is developed by Professors at the Shinshu University in Japan, has become a new favorite among fitness enthusiasts. What is the Japanese walking technique Interval walking is…
Hair loss is one of the most common and emotionally challenging side effects of chemotherapy, affecting self-esteem, identity, and social confidence. Known as chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA), it occurs because chemotherapy drugs, while targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells, also damage other fast-growing cells, including those in hair follicles. This disruption prevents follicles from producing new hair,…
