Karwa Chauth night is a magical time where women embrace Solah Shringar, the sixteen adornments symbolizing connection, faith, and love. This ancient tradition, rooted in devotion and passed down through generations, allows women to feel beautiful, powerful, and connected to something larger than themselves. There is something undeniably magical about Karwa Chauth night. Streets sparkle…
A leading neurosurgeon reveals a surprising link between leg strength and dementia prevention. Weak leg muscles can accelerate cognitive decline, as active muscles release chemicals vital for brain health. Maintaining strong legs through walking and strength training is crucial for protecting memory and preventing falls, offering a powerful strategy to safeguard your brain’s well-being. Dementia…
New research suggests that ‘exercise snacks,’ short bursts of physical activity lasting five minutes or less, can significantly improve cardiorespiratory fitness in sedentary adults. This approach, involving activities like stair climbing or strength exercises, demonstrated high adherence rates and offers a practical solution to overcome common barriers like lack of time and motivation. Imagine seeking…
Set your goal: If your aim is max strength, muscle growth, performance, strength training, or powerlifting should be a core component. If your goals are posture, core control, flexibility, injury recovery, Pilates, or stability-based training may play a larger role. If you want both, a hybrid approach could be ideal. Assess your starting point and…
In India, breast cancer has quietly become the most common cancer among women, with nearly 1 in 28 women facing the risk, according to NCDIR-India (2024). While genes and age do play a role, everyday food choices can be powerful in prevention. Nutritionist and weight-loss specialist Leema Mahajan believes that simple, consistent dietary habits can…
Bananas are often known as the “energy fruit,” a quick fix before workouts or a handy breakfast snack. But according to Dr Tarang Krishna, their power goes far beyond energy. Eating just two bananas a day can actually protect the body against some life-threatening diseases, including stomach ulcers and even stomach cancer. It’s a simple…
Among all the health numbers that get tracked, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, the resting heart rate is the most overlooked. Yet, it quietly reveals how efficiently the heart works even when the body is doing nothing. Cardiovascular surgeon Dr Jeremy London describes resting heart rate as one of the simplest yet most powerful indicators…
While morning habits help kick-start your day on a positive note and shape it in the right manner, your evening habits right before hitting the bed are also crucial. How? Well, how you end your day can help set the tone of the next morning. While most people wind down by scrolling through their phones…
Colorectal cancer (CRC), once mainly a disease attacking older adults, is being diagnosed more and more in younger people as well. Many health experts have sounded alarm on its early-onset cases, because often diagnosis is delayed and the disease tends to be more aggressive. Understanding why it is increasing day by day, and spotting what…
Fatty liver disease simply put, Steatosis and NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis), is one of the leading global health issues, commonly associated with lifestyle choices, poor diet and obesity. Fatty liver is a condition where there is abnormal fat deposition in the liver, preventing it from functioning normally. Fortunately, fatty liver, particularly in its earlier stages, is…
