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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We are often advised to drink water throughout the day. But what if drinking so much water doesn’t hydrate you from the inside, at the cellular level, and only makes you take frequent trips to the washroom? Does it sound familiar? Dietitian Shweta Shah Panchal, in a YouTube video, said, “When you drink plain water,...
Tejasswi Prakash, 32, opened up about being a “borderline insomniac,” adding that she finds it extremely “frustrating”. “I wake up at 10-11 am, sometimes noon. Very late. I sleep at 6 am because I am also a borderline insomniac. I just realised that. I can’t sleep at night. There is no mobile, TV. I just...
A 25-year-old man recently approached Hyderabad-based neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar with alarming symptoms — blurred and double vision, unsteady gait, forgetfulness, and confusion all developing within three days. Sharing the case on X, Dr Kumar wrote, “I recently met a 25-year-old man who came to me with unusual complaints — blurred vision, double vision, difficulty...
Reaching for an antacid after a heavy or spicy meal is a common habit, a quick way to quiet that uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest. But according to a gastroenterologist, frequent heartburn shouldn’t be taken lightly. AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi recently highlighted why heartburn is a symptom that should never...
