Tongue plays a crucial role in overall oral health. However, many people overlook the importance of cleaning it regularly. Dr Vartika Kumari, a specialist in Dental Medicine at Aster RV Hospital, explains what happens if you skip this simple step for just a month. “A month without tongue cleaning will likely result in a few...
Many people wonder whether it is healthier to sleep for 8 hours at once or divide sleep into two phases. The truth is, both patterns can work, but it depends on your lifestyle, routine, and how refreshed you feel. “Continuous 7–8 hours of night sleep is still considered the most natural and restorative because your...
Jaaved Jaaferi recently revealed his “age-reversing” routine, crediting a clean lifestyle, home-cooked food and a simple but disciplined diet for his fitness and glowing skin at 62. His day starts with a litre of hot water, followed by fruits like papaya, apple, avocado and banana, then four eggs with nuts, blueberries and sometimes nachni (ragi)...
For diabetics, proper foot care is extremely important, and even the slightest carelessness can lead to extreme consequences. Diabetologist Dr Mohammed Saqlain, Founder of TrueCare Hospitals, shared a shocking case on Instagram, which highlighted how silently and quickly a diabetic foot injury can turn dangerous. In his post, Dr Saqlain explained how a 56-year-old diabetic...
When I was busy researching for this story, I’d shared the idea with a friend of mine. Their immediate response? “Don’t tell me this is an actual thing!” Weddings today aren’t just about traditional rituals and saat pheras. They’ve transformed into multi-day celebrations filled with travel, late nights, indulgent meals, and non-stop socialising. Modern-day brides and...
What does a blood pressure reading of 116/71 mm/Hg indicate? Does it mean a lower risk of heart attack? Taking a cue from a Quora query that asked ‘My blood pressure reading was 116/71 mm/Hg. That’s normal, right? Can I still have a heart attack?’, we approached experts to seek answers. Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal,...
Imagine drinking gallons of water, feeling full beyond measure, and still feeling thirsty. Even as your stomach rumbles and can’t accommodate any more H2O, your relentless thirst keeps pushing you to chug in more. One internet user had a similar experience, leading him to turn to the online forum Quora for answers. So, we reached out to...
Air quality has become a major concern during winter, making air purifiers the only go-to option. But is it true that overusing these purifiers can irritate the lungs? We wanted insight from experts, and Dr Suleiman Ladhani, a consultant pulmonologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, concurred that it can. “While air purifiers don’t remove moisture...
As temperatures drop, many people naturally start drinking more tea and coffee to stay warm. But this winter habit may have unexpected effects on joint comfort, according to Dr Dushyant Chouhan, orthopaedic and sports injury surgeon at AIIMS Raipur. In an Instagram post, he explains why moderation matters and how excess caffeine, combined with cold...
Actor Dipika Kakar recently shared her experience of navigating uncertainty after being diagnosed with liver cancer. In a conversation with Bharti Singh on her podcast, she recalled how a deeper investigation eventually revealed something unexpected. “FAPI scan is like a CT scan, which is mainly done to detect cancer cells in your body. So, when...
