During adolescence, the body goes through many hormonal as well as physiological changes. Lack of knowledge can often leave a teenager doubtful and sometimes even unnecessarily terrified. One such confused adolescent took to the popular online forum Quora with his query: “After I urinate, some clear, bad-smelling liquid comes out. Is this a disease or...
Ever wondered why Japanese people tend to outlive Indians by a stretch? A 2024 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that Japan had the longest average life expectancy, primarily due to remarkably low mortality rates from ischemic heart disease and cancer (particularly breast and prostate). From a food and nutritional standpoint, the...
“I started bioidentical HRT in 2024 and it changed the way I live, feel and think about my body. Understanding your hormones isn’t scary, it’s empowering,” Mini Mathur recently took to Instagram to share her menopausal journey. According to her, the choice centred around reclaiming energy, calm, clarity and a piece of herself in a...
Motherhood is a special journey, but not without its own set of challenges. Sunny Leone is a proud mother to three kids, Nisha, Noah and Asher. In a recent conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast All About Her, the Bollywood actor opened up about her pregnancy struggles and why she chose to adopt...
After childbirth, many women are advised to “take it slow,” prioritise rest, recovery, and gradual physical activity. Yet for some new mothers, movement — whether walking, dancing, or light exercise — can be a powerful way to reconnect with themselves. Actor Gauahar Khan, who welcomed her second son, Farwaan, with Zaid Darbar on September 1,...
Protein is one of the most essential building blocks of health. According to Dr Shuchin Bajaj, founder director, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, protein supports muscle growth, repair, and maintenance, aids in weight management by promoting satiety, and contributes to enzyme and hormone production. Achieving a well-rounded protein intake involves diversifying your protein sources. “While animal...
For Samantha Prabhu, about 100 g of protein is sufficient. “I take 100 g of protein, and I am 50 kg,” the actor told a nutritionist. But how much protein does an average Indian woman weighing between 55 and 60 need to intake? According to nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary, “An average Indian woman who weighs about 55-60...
Magnesium supplements are everywhere – lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media.Maybe you have a friend or family member who swears a daily tablet will help everything, from better sleep to alleviating muscle cramps.But do you really need one? Or is it just marketing hype? What is magnesium, and...
Our love for chatpata snacks often wins the war against our health goals and diet plans. But before you feel guilty, know that you are not alone. Abhishek Bachchan recently admitted to loving namkeen snacks a bit too much. In a recent episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Bachchan said that he is a “full-on...
You have been on top of your health goals — eating clean, meeting your protein requirements, exercising frequently, and even staying far away from drinking and smoking. Does that mean your chances of getting a stroke are next to nil? Yes, unless you are guilty of this one particular habit. Our lives are chaotic, and...
