Yoga instructor takes 1 month malasana and warm water challenge, shares the changes she experienced

Yoga instructor takes 1 month malasana and warm water challenge, shares the changes she experienced

Taking up expert-approved challenges can be an interesting way to achieve good health. So, when we came across a video of yoga instructor Tannu challenging herself to sit in malasana and drink a glass of warm water every morning for 1 month, we were intrigued. “After sitting in malasana for almost one month and drinking … Read more

Aruna Irani reveals she battled breast cancer twice, opens up about keeping it private: ‘Everything doubles’

Aruna Irani reveals she battled breast cancer twice, opens up about keeping it private: ‘Everything doubles’

Aruna Irani recently revealed that she battled breast cancer twice and chose to keep the news private. Stating that she was first diagnosed in 2015, the veteran actor said that she decided on medications and avoided chemotherapy before a resurgence in 2020. “Yes. Not once but twice. Everything doubles,” she remarked. The 78-year-old recalled how she … Read more

Experts answer how to lower blood sugar levels by 10 points

Experts answer how to lower blood sugar levels by 10 points

We always seek expert-approved, easy-to-follow health measures to stay hale and hearty. As blood sugar continues to be a topic of heated discussion, we decided to ask doctors how to reduce blood sugar levels by at least 10 points effectively. Unmanaged blood sugar levels can lead to stroke, heart, kidney, and liver problems. Good news: … Read more

Dipika Kakar says she was forced to stop breastfeeding son Ruhaan in one night after learning about a second-stage cancerous tumour: ‘Mere paas option hi nahi tha…bahut royi’

Dipika Kakar says she was forced to stop breastfeeding son Ruhaan in one night after learning about a second-stage cancerous tumour: ‘Mere paas option hi nahi tha…bahut royi’

Dipika Kakar, who recently underwent a major surgery for a cancerous tumour in her liver, expressed her feelings about being forced to stop breastfeeding her almost two-year-old son Ruhaan following the diagnosis. “It was a major surgery. The first thing I had to do, which was one of the most difficult things, was wean Ruhaan … Read more

Why your blood sugar is high even after taking insulin

Why your blood sugar is high even after taking insulin

Insulin requirements vary from person to person. So, if your blood sugar is high even after taking insulin, it’s crucial to pay attention to the dose and not just the act of injecting it. “Simply taking insulin is not enough; whether the dosage is appropriate for your needs matters. If the dose is too low … Read more

Here’s what to do if your fasting blood sugar is 114, and you are a pre-diabetic

Here’s what to do if your fasting blood sugar is 114, and you are a pre-diabetic

If a person’s fasting blood sugar is 114 mg/dL, it falls within the prediabetes range, typically defined as a fasting glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dL. So, if you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it’s a crucial wake-up call. “Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be … Read more

Does using your mobile phone while eating increase insulin resistance?

Does using your mobile phone while eating increase insulin resistance?

The impact of smartphone use during meals and its possible association with elevated insulin resistance is among the numerous health concerns discussed in recent years. But is it a valid worry? Does smartphone use really affect our blood sugar levels? Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospital Parel Mumbai, noted that using your … Read more

Will rubbing lemon, rock salt, and mustard oil on your teeth whiten them?

Will rubbing lemon, rock salt, and mustard oil on your teeth whiten them?

Social media offers several remedies to whiten yellow teeth. But, how much can they be trusted? We asked ourselves that question when we saw content creator Manju Mittal sharing yet another DIY hack. She said all you need is half a lemon, some rock salt, and mustard oil, adding, “Rub it on your teeth, and … Read more

Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals her ‘almost monastic’ daily routine: ‘Dinner by 6 pm, lights out by…’

Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals her ‘almost monastic’ daily routine: ‘Dinner by 6 pm, lights out by…’

For Kareena Kapoor Khan, a good Indian meal every day is non-negotiable. Other things on that list include sleep and fitness routine, which she has carefully tweaked and tuned to suit her needs. Her routine at 44, she admits, is ‘almost monastic’. “Dinner by 6 pm, lights out by 9:30 pm, morning workouts before the … Read more

Study uncovers brain processes that help distinguish reality from imagination

Study uncovers brain processes that help distinguish reality from imagination

A new study has uncovered the processes occurring in the brain that help an individual distinguish between what’s real and what they might be imagining. The findings published in the journal Neuron could help understand how cognitive processes go haywire in psychosis — a mental state in which one loses touch with reality. Psychosis is … Read more