Silent night: anatomical solutions for snoring

Silent night: anatomical solutions for snoring

Snoring is often dismissed as a harmless quirk – or the punchline of bedtime jokes – but it can signal deeper issues that go beyond mere acoustic annoyance. Snoring occurs when turbulent airflow causes soft tissue in the upper airway to vibrate during sleep. It can stem from something as minor as a blocked nose, … Read more

Answered: If you wake up multiple times from sleep, is it your ‘body’s way of saying something is not right’?

Answered: If you wake up multiple times from sleep, is it your ‘body’s way of saying something is not right’?

Many people find it difficult to fall asleep or sleep without waking up frequently throughout the night. But have you ever wondered why and what happens to the body when this happens? Various factors can cause night wakings. “The factors can include stress, anxiety, drinking caffeinated drinks before bed, eating certain medications, hormonal changes, especially … Read more

Here’s why your mother seems to be ageing faster than your father

Here’s why your mother seems to be ageing faster than your father

Have you ever noticed that despite your mother and father being similar in age, signs of ageing tend to show up on her face earlier than his? This isn’t entirely your mother’s fault. “Earlier menopause leads to faster biological aging,” said functional nutritionist Tanya Malik Chawla, who shared that hormonal changes are a key contributor … Read more

Just three nights of poor sleep might harm your heart – new study

Just three nights of poor sleep might harm your heart – new study

We’ve long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heart – but scientists are now starting to understand exactly how it causes harm.In a new study from Uppsala University in Sweden, researchers found that just three nights of restricted sleep – around four hours a night – triggered changes in the blood … Read more

R Madhavan asks neurologist one key habit with the ‘highest ROI’ on health: ‘Nothing comes close..’

R Madhavan asks neurologist one key habit with the ‘highest ROI’ on health: ‘Nothing comes close..’

R Madhavan’s commitment to healthy living—which includes clean eating and regular exercise—inspires the young and old. In a recent conversation with neurologist Dr Sid Warrier, the 54-year-old actor learned new things, including one key habit for good health. Sleep is the habit with the “highest ROI on health,” the expert noted. “If you get good … Read more

Diabetics, here are some expert-approved measures to prevent cardiac, kidney, liver, and gallbladder problems

Diabetics, here are some expert-approved measures to prevent cardiac, kidney, liver, and gallbladder problems

Diabetes, a metabolic condition, is a lifestyle ailment that can prompt drastic measures not just to control blood sugar levels but also to prevent other life-threatening health conditions. Dr Aklesh Tandekar, head consultant, critical care, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, told indianexpress.com that one should ensure to manage his/her diabetes levels to prevent cardiac, kidney, liver, … Read more

6 ways to improve brain functioning

6 ways to improve brain functioning

Like the rest of the body, the brain requires appropriate care and exercise. So, we asked experts for six ways to help improve brain functioning. Dr Narander Singhla, lead consultant in internal medicine at CK Birla Hospital®, Delhi, told us that improving brain functioning can be achieved through a combination of lifestyle changes, mental exercises, … Read more