We’ve all been there, peeling an apple or banana and tossing the skin straight into the bin without a second thought. It’s just the outer layer, right? But what if the part you’re throwing away is actually the healthiest and most useful bit? Turns out, those peels aren’t just edible (yes, really) but also packed…
A diagonal earlobe crease, known as Frank’s sign, has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Studies suggest a correlation between this crease and vascular issues, with a 2017 study finding a high prevalence of Frank’s sign among stroke patients. The human body is quite intricate. It often gives signs before…
Disc herniations are becoming more common day by day. Affecting approximately 5 to 20 adults out of every 1000 adults (According to NCBI). A herniated disc is a condition affecting the spine in which annulus fibrosus is damaged, enabling the nucleus pulposus (normally located within the center of the disc) and has become one of…
A recent study has revealed that heart attacks are no longer the leading cause of heart disease-related deaths in the United States. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study shows that heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarctions as they are known in the medical field, have reduced by 89% from 1970…
Known in Ayurveda as the “King of Hair,” bhringraj is a miracle herb for hair regrowth. Bhringraj oil not only helps in reactivating dormant hair follicles, but also improves scalp health, reduces hair fall, and promotes thicker, darker hair. It also cools the scalp and reduces stress, a hidden culprit in hair loss. How to…
Names rooted in script India’s multifaceted linguistic landscape offers a treasure trove of baby names, each echoing the timeless beauty and wisdom of its ancient scripts and languages. Blessed with roots in Sanskrit, Tamil, Bengali, and more, these names do more than simply sound beautiful; they carry the music of centuries-old traditions and the promise…
Taking medication for high blood pressure is a vital step in protecting your heart, brain, and kidneys. But if your readings remain stubbornly high despite following your prescription, you’re not alone. Many people experience this frustrating situation, often due to overlooked lifestyle factors or underlying health conditions. Sometimes, it’s not the medicine that’s failing, but…
Credit: Instagram/@akashdeep25 Remember those teachers in high school? The ones who walked into the room and instantly the whole class used to go from the fish market to ‘Pin drop silence’. A face that screamed “No nonsense!” — Big eyes and a moustache so sharp that many of the boys from the class would go…
While both kidney stones and gallbladder stones involve the formation of hard, stone-like substances in the body, these are two strikingly different health conditions. The main difference between the two is where they form and what they’re made of. Kidney stones are form in the kidneys, which are part of the urinary system. These stones…
For most of us, doing anything that just doesn’t feel like us is a big NO! But what we don’t realise is that, things done out of our comfort zone can present an entirely different version of us, we didn’t know existed. Discipline is like a muscle; the more you practice, the stronger it becomes….
