Lifestyle

As winter sets in, individuals with arthritis often face heightened joint stiffness and discomfort. Cold temperatures can increase pain sensitivity and reduce blood flow, making muscles and joints feel tighter. While medications and therapies remain essential for managing symptoms, research indicates that dietary choices can play a crucial role in easing inflammation. Simple adjustments in…

Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the world, and knowing the warning signs, especially in women, is key to survival through timely intervention. Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London gives his expert opinion on how heart attacks may strike women differently than men. To date, Dr. London has shared experiences…

In Hindu astrology, a Shubh Muhurat is the most favorable time to start important events such as weddings, new ventures, or travel. It is believed that actions begun during this auspicious period attract success, positivity, and divine blessings, while avoiding negative influences. Astrologers determine these moments by studying the planetary positions of the Sun, Moon,…

Payal Shinde’s weight loss journey For 31-year-old homemaker Payal Shinde, the decision to begin her fitness journey was born out of something deeper than just wanting to lose weight, she wanted to ‘feel different’. Weighing 81.7 kg at her highest, Payal often felt low on energy, disconnected from herself, and uncomfortable in her own body….

A major scandal has rocked the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams as a dairy firm allegedly supplied 68 lakh kg of fake ghee worth ₹250 crore between 2019 and 2024. Investigations revealed the use of chemicals and forged records to pass off adulterated ghee. The report highlights the health risks of consuming such products and offers home…

By stage 3, there is a moderate decline in kidney function. In this stage, the buildup of waste products may start to appear within the blood, and symptoms could therefore affect day-to-day living. A number of people start to feel tired, have swelling in their hands or feet, muscle cramps, and changes in the frequency…

Imagine driving through a busy Indian city and never having to stop at a red light. No waiting at signals, no endless honking, just smooth movement. That is now a reality in Kota, Rajasthan, officially recognised as India’s first traffic-light-free city. The transformation was led by theUrban Improvement Trust, Kota (UIT Kota) which redesigned roads,…

Diabetes is a lifestyle illness, in which the body is unable to either produce insulin, or use it properly. The condition, though while manageable, is usually not reversible, and is chronic. Not only that, unmanaged blood sugar levels affect each and every organ of the body, including heart, kidneys and even eye-sight. Hence, if someone…

Think you’ve got sharp eyes and a quick mind? Put your observation skills to the test with this fun Optical Illusion IQ Challenge! At first glance, all the numbers in the image may look exactly the same. But look closer, one of them is an ‘inverted 45’, and spotting it requires keen focus and mental…

A brain attack, or stroke, is among the top three causes of death worldwide and the leading reason for long-term disability. What’s worrying is that only a few per cent of stroke patients in metro cities reach a hospital within the critical six-hour “golden window.” In smaller towns, the number drops even less. Even more…