Just like you cannot get through a gruelling day without ranting to your work bestie, a high-protein diet alone cannot guarantee long-term health. You need to pair protein with carbohydrates to maximise its efficiency in the body. During a recent episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, health coach Luke Coutinho revealed that if you’ve been...
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The ‘chilled spoon’ trick and other easy ways to de-puff your face
3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 09:00 PM IST Facial bloating can feel frustrating. While it’s often harmless, the reasons behind that puffiness can vary from simple lifestyle triggers to underlying health concerns. According to Dr Shweta Nakhawa, most cases are temporary and manageable with small, consistent changes. What actually causes sudden facial bloating? “The...
Why you don’t need 45°C temperatures to suffer a heatstroke
4 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 07:00 PM IST When people think of heatstroke, they often imagine extreme temperatures crossing 45°C. But according to Dr Ajay Chauhan from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, dangerous heat-related illness can begin much earlier, even at 38°C, especially when dehydration, physical exertion, and poor ventilation come into play. Speaking to...
Heatstroke can hit at 38°C too, warn doctors
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:55 PM IST When people think of heatstroke, they often imagine extreme temperatures crossing 45°C. But according to Dr Ajay Chauhan from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, dangerous heat-related illness can begin much earlier, even at 38°C, especially when dehydration, physical exertion, and poor ventilation come into play. Speaking...
‘Damn, my testing strips are over’: Aishwarya Sakhuja on the hidden exhaustion of work with diabetes
Creating awareness about issues that people with diabetes face at work, actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, who is a type 1 diabetic, recently listed some of them: *Was my dose enough to cover my morning meal?*I hope I am not going to go low.*Do I need to calibrate?*Damn, my testing strips are over*This scene requires me to...
‘What are the first signs of stomach cancer?’
3 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 06:00 AM IST Stomach cancer rarely makes itself known loudly in the early stages, so it is often missed or confused with common digestive issues. As such, what are the first signs of stomach cancer? To bring an informed insight to this Quora query, we reached out to Dr...
Dr Sriram Nene’s tips to ‘beat the heat before it beats you’ this summer
With temperatures already above 40 degrees this April, Indians are in for a wild summer ahead. This year’s weather predictions in the city have health experts all worked up. As we gear up to face the brutal May heat, Dr Sriram Nene, cardiothoracic surgeon and husband of Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit, shared some key tips...
Hara Hachi Bu to Moai: 5 Japanese lifestyle habits that will keep your heart healthy
4 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 05:57 PM IST Japan has long fascinated the world with its remarkable life expectancy and healthier ageing. The country is often seen as a model for long-term wellness. Doctors say this longevity is not simply genetic luck. It is deeply connected to everyday lifestyle habits that promote heart health,...
Why Japan’s everyday lifestyle may be the key to longer life
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 01:58 PM IST Japan has long fascinated the world with its remarkable life expectancy and healthier ageing. The country is often seen as a model for long-term wellness. Doctors say this longevity is not simply genetic luck. It is deeply connected to everyday lifestyle habits that promote heart...
New study finds regular egg consumption lowers Alzheimer’s risk; but neurologist says ‘not possible to rely on…’
3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 04:00 PM IST A long-term Adventist Health Study-2 published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who eat eggs up to 5 times a week may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. According to the study, eggs are a rich source of nutrients relevant to brain health....










