The life of a politician is hectic and full of travel. Running from meetings to campaign rallies can take a toll on one’s health, but a hot cup of tea can breathe some life back into any tired soul. Raghav Chadha, Member of Parliament, recently admitted that he loves drinking tea, and during the election...
Actor and model Sherlyn Chopra recently apprised her fans and followers that she decided to get her breast implants removed owing to chronic pain – especially in her back, neck, chest, and shoulders. “Since the last couple of months, I have been enduring chronic back, chest, neck and shoulder pain and chronic pressure in my...
Many people believe turmeric helps maintain better cartilage health and keeps knees pain-free. Considering that social media reels also hint at the same, we decided to ask an orthopaedic expert whether there is any truth to this claim. Turmeric, and especially its active constituent, curcumin, has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. However, it does not...
Can high blood pressure lead to stroke? That’s what a Quora user wanted to know: “My blood pressure is 193/110 mmHg. I went to urgent care and they reviewed stroke protocol and said I need to go to my primary doctor, which is weeks away. Am I in danger? I am 58”. So we turned...
Working women are often subjected to baseless judgments, prejudice, and unsolicited social commentary. Bollywood celebrities are no exception, and Kajol is the latest actor to speak up about this patriarchal scrutiny. The Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge star recently said on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast Newsbook, “I am a bad mother? Bad Mother! Bad Wife? Bad Wife?...
Nutritionist Amita Gadre recently took to Instagram to share that postpartum women often experience gall bladder stones. “In the past month, we saw six cases of gallbladder stones in women postpartum. Did you know that postpartum women are at a higher risk of developing gallstones?” According to her, hormonal changes during this phase slow down...
Did you know that hydration isn’t an instant process? According to health experts, while water absorption in the body begins within minutes of you drinking it, water travels through various processes, from passing through the digestive system to entering the bloodstream before finally reaching your cells. Factors such as stomach emptiness, water temperature, and even...
Vitamin D is often seen as a simple fix for stronger bones, better immunity, and improved mood. But according to longevity doctor Dr Vass, supplementing without guidance may do more harm than good. “Too much vitamin D can backfire,” he cautioned in a recent post. “Vitamin D insufficiency is everywhere. But should you actually supplement?...
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, 54, a racing car buff, recently reflected on his various commitments, which leave very little time for him to sleep. “Sometimes even less (sleep)…Just last night, I only slept for two hours,” Ajith recently admitted. On being asked why, he told The Hollywood Reporter India, “I don’t know. I ask myself...
Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of “hara hachi bu” — an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until they’re around 80 per cent full. More recently, it’s been gaining attention as a strategy for weight loss....
