It often happens that after a heavy meal, we struggle with bloating or heaviness. It also results in indigestion and acidity. Experts feel that inadequate sleep, erratic eating habits, and inadequate water consumption lead to this and hence call for a healthy and balanced lifestyle routine. While the latter might be challenging for many of…
Getting regular screenings is the first step in keeping your kidneys healthy, especially if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of these conditions. Blood and urine albumin tests every year can help find damage early. Use ACE inhibitors or ARBs to keep your blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg. To lower the…
You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth repeating: SPF is non-negotiable. Yes, even if it’s cloudy, even if you’re working from home, and even if you’re not “going out.” UV rays are sneaky little things that break down collagen, cause pigmentation, and create fine lines over time. Blue light from your screens? That’s also ageing…
For those with Diabetes or even Prediabetes, getting Blood Sugar in control is the first and most crucial step to a healthy life. Since Diabetes is a chronic condition, it affects each and every organ of your body including heart, kidneys and even your eyesight. Even though medications can help, changing your lifestyle too, can…
When Mattel introduced curvy, petite, and tall body types, it ended decades of criticism over Barbie’s unrealistic proportions, expanding the definition of beauty. Barbie with diabetes is not just a toy; it is a statement – that every child deserves to see themselves in the world they play in. In a landscape slowly shifting towards…
Photo: Marina Winberg/ Instagram Personality tests are fun and engaging ways that claim to reveal a person’s true traits, behaviours, and preferences. They offer insights into how people think, feel, and interact with others. These tests can range from scientific assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to fun quizzes and optical illusions. Since most…
This is an optical illusion that is aimed at misleading your eyes and challenging your brain. When you look at it for the first time, the picture seems to be a grid of the word RAOR, which is being repeated. But quietly nestled within this pattern of repetition is the correctly spelled word ROAR —…
Cardio keeps the heart healthy, and that’s enough. Cardio alone doesn’t preserve muscle mass; it needs resistance too. Climbing stairs is already great, but carrying something, groceries, a backpack, even a water bottle, turns it into a loaded carry, one of the most effective ways to engage core, legs, and shoulders. According to a journal,…
While it might sound funny or unusual at first, but walking backwards actually has certain health benefits and so you should do it regularly. Intriguing, right? Also called retro walking, this is a simple and powerful way to boost your physical and mental well-being. In just 10 minutes a day, walking backwards engages different muscles…
It’s often said that vegans and vegetarians are at the highest risk of B12 deficiency because plant-based foods don’t naturally contain B12. At the same time, this is partly true, the assumption that only these groups are vulnerable misses the bigger picture. Recent clinical reviews have shown that elderly individuals, people with diabetes on long-term…
