Getting enough vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall wellness. While sunlight exposure and supplements can help, certain everyday foods may actually interfere with your body’s absorption of this crucial nutrient. Understanding these interactions can make a real difference in maintaining adequate vitamin D levels. When we consume foods that hinder...
Our feet and lower limbs often send subtle signals about our overall cardiovascular health, yet many of us overlook them until more serious symptoms appear. Changes such as swelling, persistent coldness, or even sores on the toes and ankles can indicate underlying heart, vascular, or systemic issues that deserve attention. Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiologist...
Ever noticed a small, painless bump on your eyelid and wondered what caused it? While it might seem harmless at first, such bumps could indicate an underlying condition that needs attention. A common culprit? A chalazion—a result of blocked oil glands in the eyelid. Let’s explore what they are, why they occur, and how to...
Alexandra Hildebrandt, a 66-year-old woman from Germany, gave birth to her 10th child earlier this year and says she’s unbothered by the raised eyebrows that often accompany her late-age pregnancies. Her youngest son, Philipp, was born on March 19 via cesarean section at Berlin’s Charité Hospital. Weighing seven pounds, 13 ounces, the newborn was kept...
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep deprivation has almost become the norm. Whether it’s binge-watching, doomscrolling, chasing a work deadline, finishing a science project, or simply lying awake overthinking, sleep is often the first thing to be tossed out of the window. According to a 2025 sleep statistics report, about one-third of adults worldwide get less...
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,...
