4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 07:00 PM IST We’ve all felt it — the foggy head, missed turns, slow reactions, and that strange sense of being mentally “off” after a night without sleep. While it may feel like simple tiredness, experts say sleep deprivation disrupts core brain processes that support attention, memory, and decision-making....
4 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 02:00 PM IST In many Indian households, isabgol (psyllium husk) has long been a go-to remedy for constipation, often taken at night with water or milk to support smoother bowel movements. Fitness coach Dan Go recently shared his personal experiment with isabgol on X. Describing the outcome as unexpected, he...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 06:00 AM IST Ankita Konwar, 34, recently described her morning routine during a candid conversation with her husband, Milind Soman, and her mother-in-law, Usha Soman. “I tap my body completely,” to which Milind added, “Like…slapping the face…?” Ankita responded with a laugh, “Why would I start slapping myself early...
4 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 09:00 PM IST Heartbreak is often described as an emotional experience, but its effects can extend far beyond feelings. Sleep, in particular, is one of the first areas to be affected when the mind is under stress. Actor Kalki Koechlin recently spoke about going through such a phase on...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 08:00 PM IST Many people take supplements, sometimes without even being prescribed by a healthcare professional. As such, do men need to have them in their 30s to stay healthy in their 50s? According to Dr Ramita Kaur, a maternal and child nutritionist, there are seven supplements men should...
Checking your blood pressure at home may seem straightforward; wrap the cuff, press a button, and note the numbers. But according to diabetologist Dr Pramod Tripathi, small, everyday habits can significantly distort those readings. In an Instagram video, he listed what he called: “Extremely common 10 mistakes that people make while checking BP at home, telling...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 06:00 AM IST Is it a concern when HbA1C rises and fasting blood sugar, or FBS, comes down? To get an informed insight on a Quora query asking the same: Why are my HbA1C results 4.0 but FBS 121? The first test results were 4.3 and 111; we reached...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 10:00 PM IST Gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr Priyanka Naik recently said IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation in India is oversold. “As a fertility doctor, I’m telling you half of couples don’t even need IVF. All they need is a 90-100-day lifestyle fix. His sperm are always damaged from...
Weight-loss medications have quickly become a major talking point in conversations about obesity management and metabolic health. With more people turning to medical interventions to support fat loss, questions are also emerging about what exactly the body is losing in the process. While the number on the scale may drop, not all weight loss is...
3 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 04:00 PM IST Metformin is one of the most widely prescribed medications for managing Type 2 Diabetes. In recent years, however, it has also gained attention beyond diabetes for potential benefits, such as weight loss and even longevity. But is it safe for people without diabetes to take it...
