It sounds almost too simple: five quiet minutes, a slow breath, eyes shut, and the day finally loosening its grip. But according to neurologists and sleep specialists, this tiny nightly ritual may be one of the most powerful ways to reset your brain before bed — and its long-term impact is far from small. A...
In the latest instalment of Men’s Health Magazine’s Icebreakers series, Ed Sheeran jumped into an ice bath and answered some rapid-fire questions. When asked if he was feeling good (in the bath), the British pop star jokingly replied, “No.” Talking about a typical day of his training, Sheeran said that he likes to build it...
Many people turn to online forums like Quora for medical advice, which may not be very reliable. One such user posted a query about his nails: ‘I have dried blood in my toenail. It’s been 7 months. How do I take it out?’ So, we reached out to Dr Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant – Dermatology...
Pregnancy is an exciting experience that shifts a person’s sense of self, relationships, and outlook on life. From the initial thrill of expecting a baby to the deeper emotional connection that develops during pregnancy, these experiences can profoundly shape one’s identity as a parent. In a recent conversation with Vogue India, Kiara Advani opened up...
Sugar is considered a red flag by all health experts, and rightfully so. While it offers a quick dopamine hit and improves taste, it is a silent culprit found in processed foods that can spike your blood sugar levels and cause long-term health damage. But avoiding refined sugar doesn’t mean giving up sweetness. Nature offers...
Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, significantly increases the risk of buccal mucosa cancer (BMC), a common and aggressive form of oral cancer in India, according to a large multicentre study published in BMJ Global Health. The study analysed data from 1,803 men diagnosed with buccal mucosa cancer and 1,903 cancer-free controls recruited from six...
People start diets hoping to lose weight for good, but most end up regaining what they lost within a few days. Restrictive eating plans might work quickly at first, but their long-term failure is not about willpower. Instead, it happens because these diets contradict how our bodies naturally function. According to Dr Monika Sharma, Senior...
People start diets hoping to lose weight for good, but most end up regaining what they lost within a few days. Restrictive eating plans might work quickly at first, but their long-term failure is not about willpower. Instead, it happens because these diets contradict how our bodies naturally function. According to Dr Monika Sharma, Senior...
In a detailed Instagram post, longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson laid out why sauna is one of the most effective health protocols he has ever used. Describing the detox-related effects first, he wrote, “Fifteen sessions of sauna dramatically reduced environmental toxins in my body,” followed by specific figures. He also claimed, “Sauna eliminated 85% of microplastics...
Divyanka Tripathi, 41, opened up about being diagnosed with a deviated septum, a nasal passage issue that blocks airflow while one is fast asleep. Sharing that she uses a nose strip before sleeping, the actor said, “I have started using it recently because I have got a deviated septum, so when the nose is blocked...
