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What 24 hours without gravity does to your body
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March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Health

What 24 hours without gravity does to your body

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 4, 2026 09:00 PM IST Imagine stepping into a room where gravity doesn’t exist. You’re floating, weightless — but inside your body, things are shifting rapidly. While 24 hours in zero gravity wouldn’t cause permanent damage to a healthy person, it would trigger noticeable changes in circulation, balance, and brain function....

Cardiologists challenge the obsession with BMI, reveal why being ‘thin on the outside’ can mask healthy ageing and longevity: ‘Weight is easy to measure’
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March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Health

Cardiologists challenge the obsession with BMI, reveal why being ‘thin on the outside’ can mask healthy ageing and longevity: ‘Weight is easy to measure’

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 3, 2026 07:00 PM IST Focusing on body weight alone can create a narrow understanding of what it actually means to age well and maintain long-term health. Integrative cardiologist Sanjay Bhojraj, with over two decades of experience, recently highlighted this while discussing longevity goals in an Instagram post. He wrote, “Weight...

‘How can I tell if a lump in my neck is cancerous?’
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March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Health

‘How can I tell if a lump in my neck is cancerous?’

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 3, 2026 03:00 PM IST Lumps can be confusing. They appear suddenly, trigger panic, and send us spiralling into late-night searches. Recently, one such concerned user turned to online forum Quora, asking: How can I tell if a lump in my neck is cancerous? So, we reached out to Dr Tushar...

The UVB Window: Why a UV index of 3 is the magic number for Vitamin D
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March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Health

The UVB Window: Why a UV index of 3 is the magic number for Vitamin D

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 3, 2026 01:00 AM IST The worsening air quality in major Indian cities has triggered health concerns around sun exposure, which is considered the natural source of Vitamin D. A clinical nutritionist recently shared the “easiest way to get vitamin D naturally”, claiming that the best time to step out in...

This is why curling up like a puppy might help you drift off
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March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Health

This is why curling up like a puppy might help you drift off

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 2, 2026 09:00 PM IST Sleep is all about relaxation. But it’s easier said than done. If you, too, have been facing issues with sleep recently, the ‘puppy paws trick’ — a position where you lie on your stomach and tuck your hands under the chest — may offer some respite....

Why bulging veins could signal underlying circulation issues
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March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Health

Why bulging veins could signal underlying circulation issues

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Vascular surgeon and varicose vein specialist Dr Sumit Kapadia recently highlighted the importance of vein health, sharing five facts about veins. In an Instagram Reel, Dr Kapadia noted that veins hide five ‘secrets’, including vein colour, the fight between valves and gravity, and more. “Veins are never blue. This is an illusion created by light,”...

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