Category: Health

Regular bowel movements are necessary for good gut health. So, when a Quora user asked, ‘I haven’t had a bowel movement in a week. I added a lot more fibre and water. What’s going on?, we decided to consult experts. According to them, not having a bowel movement for a week is indeed concerning. When...

Thirty-seven-year-old Ashwami, a chef from Goa, remembers the moment she began to see herself differently. She had been in therapy for years and felt “well-versed” in the language of mental health. Yet something remained out of reach. A life coach she was working with during the pandemic noticed her struggle to sit still, even while...

Continuing with our quest to bring you informative pieces on understanding the various facets of blood sugar and blood pressure, we decided to take a Quora user’s query — ‘My blood pressure has been between 137/94-144/94 mmHg. Is that okay?’ — to an expert to gain deeper insights. Here’s what we found. Dr Amit Saraf,...

It’s one of the most frustrating experiences, feeling completely drained yet unable to fall asleep. Despite being physically tired, your mind stays wide awake, replaying the day’s events or drifting into endless thoughts. Neurosurgeon Dr Prashant Katakol, who has over three decades of experience, recently explained why this happens and what can be done to...

Nithin Kamath, who suffered a stroke in January 2024, recently recalled the one mistake he made when he experienced the health scare. “If there’s one thing I wish I had done differently when I was hit by a stroke last January, it would be to go to the hospital immediately, within the Golden Hour (<4.5...

Vidya Malavade recently highlighted the link between anxiety and cortisol levels in the body. “Cortisol will not let you lose weight/fat, especially belly fat…when you’re anxious, cortisol rises…When we stare at our phones, incessantly, cortisol rises…even the ting-ting of messages will make it rise,” Malavade noted in an Instagram post. “So, if you’re wondering, why,...

Does foamy urine always indicate damaged kidneys? This particular concern from a Quora user prompted us to seek an expert’s insight into kidney health. Dr Ajit Gujela, consultant urologist at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, refuted the observation, saying that foamy urine doesn’t necessarily indicate kidney disease. “Sometimes it’s just due to a strong urine stream, dehydration,...

Many of us often stay up late or get home after a long day, grabbing dinner whenever we can, often after 8 pm. But regularly eating late at night may do more than just interfere with your sleep. Over time, it can impact digestion, metabolism, and even overall health. Late dinners may alter how your...

Bharti Singh, who is back from a month-long trip to Switzerland, is currently dealing with jet lag and finding it difficult to adjust to her life in India. “Ever since we have come back from Switzerland, we have not been able to get our sleep on track. Hum log 3 baje sote hai, 11 baje...