Ever walked into a doctor’s office with normal Blood Pressure, but it turns out to be high when the doctor takes it? No, you are not alone. This is an extremely real scenario that occurs to many of us. It is known as White Coat Hypertension, and while long thought of it as harmless, it…
Do these numbers remind you of Ishan Awasthi from Taare Zameen Par? But remember the joy you felt after solving just one math problem correctly? Let’s experience that same joy one more time—with this picture.But there’s one major difference between your math exam and this puzzle: nobody wants to see a ‘0’ in their maths…
Vitamin D is much needed for bone health, supporting immunity, regulating mood, and inflammation– thus making it important for our overall health and well-being. Apart from getting it from foods, Vitamin D is also synthesised in the body when exposed to sunlight and hence it is also called the “sunshine vitamin”. However, a large number…
Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and progressive disease in which healthy liver cells are slowly replaced by scar tissue, impairing vital liver functions such as detoxification and nutrient processing. Common causes include chronic alcohol use, hepatitis B and C infections, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Often silent in its early stages, cirrhosis can…
In a world where designer labels get all the noise, there’s something wonderfully refreshing about celebrities who stick to their roots, quite literally, in this case, with their footwear. We’re talking about the OG Kolhapuri chappals. Not the ones repackaged on international runways, but the real, earthy ones straight from Maharashtra. While luxury brand Prada…
If your skin’s suddenly looking tired or you’re breaking out without reason, stress might be the culprit. And stress doesn’t just mess with your mood, it breaks down collagen faster too. That’s where ashwagandha steps in. This Ayurvedic herb helps calm your nervous system and regulate stress hormones, which in turn supports healthy skin and…
In a recent update and a significant policy shift, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new way for Indian citizens to obtain its prestigious Golden Visa. Now Indians don’t have to buy property or start a business to get UAE’S Golden Visa, thanks to this new pathway which is part of a pilot…
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It’s diagnosed when a person has at least three of the following: a large waistline, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Recent research suggests that uric acid…
Running is one of the most common, easily accessible and popular forms of exercise. It is very easy to start, less expensive except for few running gears and suitable for both genders and across all age groups. People run for many reasons: health, stress relief, weight control, social connection, or personal challenge. These motivations influence…
If you’ve already been to Ooty or Kodaikanal, and think you already know about this place, think again. Well, it’s time to give those hill station clichés a break, and take a detour to satiate your curious self. Tamil Nadu is dotted with hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems where the mist rolls in just as dramatically,…
