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posture

Holding your phone in this posture is giving you anxiety

October 6, 2025 18:26 IST

While posture alone may not cause clinical depression or anxiety, but it can worsen pre-existing conditions.

blood sugar

Why a fasting blood sugar of 17.5 mmol/L or 315 mg/dL is considered abnormal for a healthy adult

October 6, 2025 06:00 IST

The risk factors include genetics, weight, and lifestyle

Mono diet and its impact on blood sugar levels

Are you planning on trying a monotrophic diet? Learn what it can do to your blood sugar levels

October 5, 2025 16:57 IST

Pairing mono meals with some physical activity, like walking, can further balance blood sugar.

lose the urge to eat food

What does it mean if you sometimes lose the urge to eat solid food?

October 5, 2025 14:30 IST

Regular exercise, stress management, and adequate sleep support healthy appetite regulation. Treat oral health issues, adjust medications if needed, and seek professional help if mental health is a contributing factor.

samantha on fasting

‘If done properly, it is meant to be one of the most effective ways…’: Samantha Prabhu explores why fasting helps aid digestion

October 5, 2025 13:30 IST

"You become more aware of what one's eating. The food is in front of you, but you know you don't have to eat it," explained Dr Mitrabasu Chhillar in conversation with Samantha.

Tamannaah Bhatia loves poha

One dish Tamannaah Bhatia can have for both breakfast and lunch: ‘Plain poha, which doesn’t have too much going on’

October 5, 2025 09:30 IST

A classic Indian breakfast dish, poha, also called flattened rice or beaten rice, is known for its simplicity and delicious flavours, and is popular in regions like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

sitting vs smoking

Is sitting down immediately after a meal worse than smoking for your heart?

October 5, 2025 06:00 IST

Smoking generally results in more immediate and severe health consequences, while prolonged sitting leads to more chronic, long-term health issues.

Plant-based food

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

October 4, 2025 19:30 IST

Without substantial changes to the food system, the worst effects of climate change will be unavoidable, even if humans successfully switch to cleaner energy.

honey

“Heating it to high temperatures can lead to..”: Doctor explains why you should never heat honey

October 10, 2025 13:54 IST

For optimal safety and nutritional benefit, experts suggest to avoid adding honey to boiling liquids or cooking at high heat.

SILK eye surgery

Say goodbye to glasses and achieve clear vision with SILK

October 5, 2025 13:24 IST

For those looking to get rid of their glasses, choosing the right procedure is crucial, with doctors playing a key role.

Cardio

Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s science

October 4, 2025 13:30 IST

Aerobic exercise in a fasted state causes you to burn more fat as a fuel (what researchers would call “fat oxidation”) when measured at a single point in time.

mushroom

These mushroom-millet jalebis have been going viral for all the right reasons

October 4, 2025 10:30 IST

The idea is the brainchild of two creative farmers, Ashok Kumar and his wife Sunita.

skinny fat

Expert says being skinny-fat can be just as risky as being overweight, lists risk factors

October 8, 2025 13:37 IST

Being slim doesn’t always mean being healthy. True fitness comes from a balance of lean muscle, healthy fat levels, and good metabolic health.

Discover expert insights from Dr. Surender Pal Singh on managing varicose veins safely

Why hot fermentation is not recommended to alleviate varicose veins

October 3, 2025 21:30 IST

Before beginning any exercise regimen, it is crucial to evaluate the patient’s condition.

dead sea

This is what happens to the skin when you float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea

October 3, 2025 17:30 IST

Cleopatra is said to have used Dead Sea mud as part of her beauty regimen, making it one of the world’s oldest known skincare rituals.

Here are six signs your desk job might be taking a toll on your body’s ability to burn energy and fat and is leading to weight gain

That 9-to-5 desk job could be the culprit behind your weight gain; here are 6 signs to watch out for

October 3, 2025 15:26 IST

Exercise is beneficial, but it cannot counteract the harmful effects of sitting for hours on end.

bindi

Can wearing cheap adhesive bindi cause leukoderma in the long run? Dermatologist answers

October 9, 2025 12:35 IST

Adhesive bindis contain toxic chemicals that damage skin pigment and increase the risk of leukoderma over time.

back pain

Is there a direct link between sugar consumption and back pain?

October 2, 2025 12:30 IST

Sugary foods and beverages are known to contribute to the development of conditions like type 2 diabetes

Amy Schumer says Mounjaro improved her energy, sex drive, and perimenopausal symptoms.

‘My hair is fuller, my skin is better…I’m talking about sex’: Amy Schumer says weight loss drug Mounjaro alleviated perimenopausal symptoms; we check with a doctor

October 1, 2025 23:30 IST

Filming casually from the driver’s seat of her car, Amy Schumer told her followers she wanted to “keep it a hundred” about her health journey.

condom

Why you must always tie the open end of a used condom before disposing of it

October 1, 2025 22:30 IST

Careless disposal of used condoms isn’t just unhygienic.

exhaustion

‘On Friday my body said, not today’: Mandana Karimi shares how chronic work exhaustion broke down her body

October 1, 2025 17:30 IST

"After days of tests, scans, and holding my breath, I got the sweetest news: my heart is strong,: Mandana Karimi wrote on Instagram

blood sugar

Can these 6 lifestyle habits really reverse insulin resistance?

October 1, 2025 10:31 IST

Think of these habits as necessary; they create the conditions where reversal is possible, said Dr Vijay Negalur, HoD-Diabetology, KIMS Hospitals, Thane

period pain

‘Gaali do yaar mast’: Sexual health educator suggests an unusual way of dealing with period pain

September 30, 2025 21:30 IST

For some people, swearing provides a healthy outlet for frustration and can make period pain feel less overwhelming,

Badshah

‘Part of the journey’: Badshah on normalising stress at work; experts on drawing boundaries

October 8, 2025 14:27 IST

Rapper Badshah believes stress is not stressful if one loves their work, calling it part of the journey. Experts agree mild stress can fuel growth but warn against normalising chronic stress.

kidneys

Which damages the kidney more – high blood pressure or sugar?

September 30, 2025 15:30 IST

The kidneys function as natural filters

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