3 min readNew DelhiSep 19, 2026 06:00 PM IST Vidya Malavade has illustrated the benefits of Kumbhak, a “deep healing science” and a form of breathwork practised by yogis, in her latest social media post. Highlighting its two categories, Antarkumbhak (inhale and hold the breath) and BahyaKumbhak (exhale & hold the breath), the Mismatched actor...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 19, 2026 05:00 PM IST The debate over working out in the morning or evening has long confused fitness enthusiasts. A sleep specialist recently went on the Unscripted by Meghana Reddy podcast and explained why morning exercise is generally preferable when possible. “You have to exercise, but it has to be...
In March this year, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), both globally recognised premier organisations in cardiovascular medicine, handed down their newest dyslipidemia guideline, and gave universal Lipoprotein(a) screening in every adult a ‘Class I’ recommendation — the strongest tier there is. The High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) test got...
Bollywood actor Jackky Bhagnani recently shared an Instagram post, writing, “Good nutrition is all about balance, nourishment and consistency.” Sharing pictures of wholesome meals including stuffed chicken with pesto sauce, paneer sizzler, chicken fajri with sautéed vegetables, neer dosa along with chicken curry and sabzi, yakhni pulao with raita and dosa along with chicken porial,...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 19, 2026 09:30 AM IST Orthopaedic Dr Sanjeev Jain once performed a double joint surgery on a 104-year-old Saudi man. Sharing details, he said, “You won’t believe, a patient came to me 3-4 years ago from Saudi Arabia. The patient was brought in on a bed, actually. Both his sons wanted...
5 min readSep 19, 2026 06:18 AM IST The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated three separate cases against Nestlé India over alleged regulatory violations involving its infant nutrition products. Two cases relate to promotional claims made for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1, while the third concerns...
Can saying no to a hot samosa really reveal how healthy or disciplined you are? That’s the question many people have been asking after Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist, shared what he calls the “10-Second Samosa Test” on X. The idea is simple: order a sugar-free coffee, smile politely at the tempting samosas and walk...
Clinical nutritionist Veneka Jain recently highlighted five signs that may be indicative of high uric acid levels: joint pain, swelling, difficulty losing belly fat, fatigue and frequent urination. She described uric acid as a form of “trash” produced by the body and explained that elevated levels can lead to the formation of crystals that accumulate...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 18, 2026 05:01 PM IST Many people associate a rise in blood sugar with eating carbohydrate-rich foods or sugary drinks. However, glucose levels can also increase even when a person has not eaten anything. Emotional stress, anxiety, fear, pain, intense exercise or any situation that triggers the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ response can...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 18, 2026 09:30 AM IST Cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra recently shed light on how our blood pressure (BP) may appear normal during the day — but what happens to it at night? In an Instagram post, he explained, “While you sleep, BP should normally drop by around 10%. If it doesn’t,...
