Cortisol is your body’s built-in alarm system, a hormone designed to help you cope with stress. But when it stays elevated for too long, it can backfire, leading to fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, poor sleep, and even burnout. What’s surprising is that many common daily habits may be silently triggering these cortisol spikes without you…
Breakfast sets the tone for your day, but not all breakfasts are equal. Many everyday habits can rapidly spike insulin and crash your energy before mid-morning. From sugary cereals to skipping meals entirely, certain choices hurt more than help. These eight common mistakes may trigger unwanted spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Swap them…
A lipoma is a soft cancerous lump made of fatty tissue that grows just beneath the skin. It is usually painless, slow-growing, and often harmless. Lipomas are quite common, typically appearing on arms, back, shoulders, neck, or thighs, and most often affect adults between 40 and 60 years old. While many lipomas do not need…
One of the most common lifestyle diseases, diabetes affects is rapidly increasing both in India and across the world. A 2021 study titled ‘Epidemiology of type 2 diabetes in India‘ reads, “India has the second highest number of diabetics worldwide after China. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), India had about 77 million adults…
Milk is a staple in many diets around the world, providing essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and protein. However, its impact on cholesterol levels has raised concerns. The effect on cholesterol depends largely on the type consumed. Whole milk, high in saturated fats and cholesterol, can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, potentially impacting heart…
The monsoon season is hands down one of the best times to grow coriander (dhania) at home. With the natural boost of regular rainfall, cooler temperatures, and high humidity, this fragrant herb doesn’t just survive, it thrives. Whether you’ve got a full backyard garden or just a little balcony or windowsill, coriander grows fast and…
For decades, eggs were vilified as a major dietary source of cholesterol, with health guidelines warning against their regular consumption. But a new study has flipped that assumption on its head. Researchers from the University of South Australia have found that eating up to two eggs a day, as part of a diet low in…
Fungal acne is a common skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Malassezia in the hair follicles. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne often appears as small, itchy, uniform bumps and tends to show up on areas like the chest, back, shoulders, and face. Warm, humid environments, excessive sweating, and tight clothing can trigger…
Yes, we saved the best for last. Dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa) is actually one of the richest natural sources of magnesium out there. As per USDA, 1 serving of 28 pieces of dark chocolate offer 43 mg magnesium. Aside from making your taste buds happy, magnesium-rich dark chocolate improves blood flow to…
It was just another Sunday evening. Gundla Rakesh, 26, was playing badminton with friends, doing something he enjoyed. But what began as an informal game ended in tragedy when he fell during the match and did not get up.Rakesh, a private company employee who hails from Khammam, appeared okay at first. He had only moved…
