Health and wellness are a priority for Sharvari, and in a recent Instagram post, she revealed the 4 habits she swears by. “Between shoots, travel and long work days, wellness always took a backseat. Starting small and early is the only thing that’s actually helped me feel steady through the chaos,” she mentioned in the...
Category: Health
Why you should avoid keeping air recirculation switched on for long when driving
Every few months, social media throws up a warning that feels dramatic but oddly convincing. This time, it came from Dr Christabel Akinola, who cautioned drivers against keeping the air-recirculation button on for long periods—claiming that it could make you dangerously sleepy on the road, even within a couple of hours. Intrigued, we reached out...
Doctor diagnoses cause of patient’s chronic pain to be a 10-year-old tick bite: ‘More antibiotics don’t help’
Pain medicine expert Dr Kunal Sood recently discussed a case where the patient complained of chronic pain for 10 years, revealing the diagnosis to be a tick bite. “She doesn’t know it yet, but this test will tell her she was bitten by an insect almost a decade ago, which explains the last 10 years...
Farah Khan reveals it took her 7 years to lose weight after delivering triplets, underwent ‘tummy tuck surgery’: ‘It was horrible’
Farah Khan, 60, recently revealed how it took her over seven years to lose postpartum weight after delivering triplets through IVF or in vitro fertilisation. “After 50, I said I want to lose weight. It took me seven years to lose the weight. The idea is to be healthy. I did go to VIVAMAYR (detox...
Alaya F talks about suffering from ‘constant bloating, terrible fatigue, inflammation’ while undertaking 75 Hard Challenge: ‘Been on antibiotics for over 50 days now’
Alaya F, 27, recently revealed the not-so-glamorous side of undertaking body transformation challenges, sharing that, unlike the first time around when she did a 75-day Hard Challenge — which was a breeze — this time, it was about doing just the “bare minimum”. “It’s 74 of my second 75 hard challenge of the year. I’m...
Masaba Gupta shares ’13-months postpartum’ experience, tries tummy patches for bloating: ‘Want to try ghee next’
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta, mother to Matara, opened up about completing 13 months postpartum. “13 months postpartum and the belly does its thing with all the hormones still settling in (my homoeopath tells me 18 months is a good timeline to watch for as hormones still stay erratic),” she noted on Instagram Stories. According to...
‘I know that you’re all doing it’: Content creator suggests using Q-tips with oil for earwax removal; ENT calls it a dangerous misconception
Earwax removal has always been a curious mix of hygiene and oddly satisfying fascination. In a recent post shared on Instagram, content creator and hygiene expert Madame Sweat asks, “Why does everybody get such satisfaction looking at bodily gunk? Well, I can’t answer that question because I know you’re all doing it.” Despite doctors’ warnings...
Nayanthara swears by her ‘South Indian heritage’ for glowing skin, says ‘seasonal food is best for your health and hair’
Actor Nayanthara recently shared the secret to her healthy skin and hair. For her, it’s all about eating native South Indian food. “I don’t know if it’s specific to my South Indian heritage, but I always believe that you should always eat food that’s native to your region. I’d say seasonal local food is always...
‘Do not do deep inhalation and tilt your head back’: ENT surgeon demonstrates the ‘correct way’ to use a nasal spray
Many of us take a deep breath after using a nasal spray. But that’s not the correct way, as much of the spray goes to the throat, causing throat irritation. ENT surgeon Dr Priyanka Garg took to Instagram to demonstrate how to use a nasal spray. Uncap itShake it wellPosition of your head — Tilt...
Here’s why some sportspersons chew gum on the field
If you follow sports closely, you may have noticed many athletes, including Virat Kohli, constantly chewing gum during tense moments on the cricket field. While it might seem like a casual habit, there’s actual science behind it. Fitness coach Gurjit Sindhu has dissected his habit, explaining that when a person chews gum, their brain assumes...









