Are you struggling with constipation? Even after checking all the boxes including balanced diet, exercise, and hydration, if you are still struggling with constipation, the problem is somewhere else. A Harvard and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist has revealed that a common cause behind constipation, and this is a mistake we all commit. Wondering what it is? Sitting…
Does Using Aluminium Cookware Increase Your Cancer Risk? Is there a clear, direct link between normal use of aluminium cookware and cancer in people? Aluminium can leach into food under some conditions as some laboratory studies report cellular (genotoxic) effects under extreme or aged-utensil conditions and occupational exposures during aluminium production are associated with certain…
With time, the arteries start to narrow, with the type of sedentary lifestyle and eating habits we adopt, cardiovascular health tends to get neglected and until something serious occurs, we don’t pay attention to it. The plaque deposit can get hardened with time, resulting in a condition known as atherosclerosis, which elevates the risk of…
Heart disease is still one of the biggest health challenges we face today. According to the World Health Organization, around 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular diseases each year, and most of these deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes. The numbers keep rising, partly because of growing issues like obesity, high blood pressure,…
Breast cancers may spread to other areas of the body and trigger other symptoms. The World health organization (WHO) fact sheet affirms, mortality is reduced when breast cancer cases are detected early and treated early. The two components of early detection include screening and early diagnosis. 5 effective self-examination techniques. Credits: Canva According to The…
Think high-quality, costly supplements or top-notch medical care is enough to live longer? Think again, as it turns out that one of the biggest secrets to a long, healthy life is far more mundane: Powerful legs. More precisely, possessing greater muscle mass in the thighs translates to a reduced risk of premature death. That is,…
Reaching the age of 40 marks a milestone in life. At this age financial, social and emotional choices made throughout the decades start to manifest. Similarly, the physical choices made for the body and the physical needs neglected through the years, start reflecting. Studies underscore the importance of adapting mindful habits as we age and…
Cancer is still one of the most fatal diseases globally, and India is no different. With increasing numbers of cancer cases every year, there is a higher demand for therapies that are specially designed according to the specific genetic profiles of Indian patients. Acting on this demand, IIT-Madras has initiated a revolutionary cancer genome and…
Selena Gomez has officially tied the knot with Benny Blanco after nearly two years of dating. The singer and actress shared dreamy wedding photos on Instagram on Saturday (local time), giving fans a glimpse of her star-studded ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. While Selena’s big day flooded the internet with love, not everyone’s attention was…
Waking consistently between 1:00 and 3:00 am can be frustrating and often dismissed as a sign of disturbed sleep or insomnia. However, according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the specific time window may hold a deeper meaning. In TCM, this pattern may particularly signal an imbalance in the liver’s energy system. Understanding the…
