4 min readNew DelhiAug 10, 2026 09:30 AM IST What is pulse pressure, and what makes it an important indicator of heart health? We posed this Quora query — ‘Why is pulse pressure important for older adults, and what does it really tell you about their heart health?’ — to a cardiologist who explained that...
5 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 08:00 PM IST Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal recently spoke candidly about how arthritis brought her illustrious badminton career to an end. During an interview with Hauterrfly, when asked, “When you retire because of arthritis, it must be so hard for you,” the former Olympic medallist reflected on life after...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 07:00 PM IST There’s something magical about sleeping with fairy lights on, or even warm lights. These lights can make a bedroom feel cosy, calm and Instagram-ready. But while they may help set the mood, sleep experts warn that keeping them on through the night could quietly disrupt your...
3 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 05:55 PM IST Popular television actor Surbhi Jyoti welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with husband Sumit Suri this June. During a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session she hosted on Instagram, when a fan asked her about normal delivery in today’s time, the Qubool Hai actor replied: “Why not?...
5 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 04:56 PM IST Can going for a brisk walk or cycling regularly actually make you smarter? According to neurosurgeon Arun Rajeswaran, the answer is yes. Speaking about the benefits of exercise, he drew a distinction between cardio and strength training, saying, “There are two types of workouts. One is...
3 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 03:55 PM IST Dr Shriram Nene, cardiothoracic surgeon and husband to Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit, believes not all normal test reports tell the whole story. “A ‘normal’ result is useful – but it is not the whole risk story. BMI, glucose, cholesterol, waist, blood pressure, family history and habits...
5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 9, 2026 03:23 PM IST Many smokers comfort themselves with the thought that serious health problems only appear after decades of smoking. “I’ve only been smoking for a few years,” or “I only smoke socially,” are common justifications. But according to experts, this belief is far from the truth. While...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 09:30 AM IST Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam recently turned the spotlight on a health risk that’s often overlooked: standing for too long. In a video shared on Instagram, he said, “We talk a lot about people sitting. How about people who are standing all the time? What are the problems...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 9, 2026 06:00 AM IST Nargis Fakhri is making health her number one focus this year, and on this wellness journey, a tall glass of fresh vegetable juice is helping her start the morning right. Taking to Instagram, the Rockstar actor shared the quick recipe for her go-to green juice, and...
4 min readNew DelhiAug 8, 2026 11:00 PM IST Managing blood sugar isn’t just about what you eat—how you move matters, too. Nutritionist Jagriti Kurani recently shared eight exercises that can help muscles use glucose more efficiently, making them particularly beneficial for people with diabetes or prediabetes. From brisk walking and resistance training to yoga,...
