Life Style

Vitamin D, crucial for bone health and immunity, is often deficient globally. Gastroenterologist Dr. Manickam advises 600 IU daily for adults, achievable through sunlight and diet. He recommends 15-30 minutes of sun exposure a few times weekly and consuming oily fish, eggs, and fortified foods. Vegans should eat sun-exposed mushrooms. Vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is an …

Do you wake up with butterflies in your stomach or your heart pounding before the day has even started? You’re not alone. Morning anxiety is something very real and more prevalent than you might think. Whether it’s the worry of a tight schedule, a deadline, or general apprehension of having to tackle another day, morning anxiety can colour everything else. …

We have been through this, read new research, and uncovered new causes. Do we know if cholesterol is really the only culprit if you suffer a heart attack? Have we ever stopped and wondered if only our lifestyle habits were a bit more polished, cholesterol wouldn’t be a problem, and hence, no more heart attacks? New research says that daily …

The rainy season offers a refreshing break from the scorching summer, but it also brings a rise in illnesses due to damp conditions, stagnant water, and poor hygiene. These factors create the ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, and mosquitoes. From waterborne infections to mosquito-borne diseases, health risks multiply during this time. Increased humidity can also weaken the immune system, …

Cat-Cow, also called Marjaryasana-Bitilasana is a gentle flow between two poses that increases flexibility in your spine and relieves tension in your back and neck. It is especially helpful for people who spend long hours sitting or working at a computer, thus putting pressure on your shoulders. How to do it: Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop …

6 common habits are damaging your liver When it comes to liver injury, alcohol is normally the first perpetrator to spring to mind. Health professionals, however, indicate that various routine tendencies—silently neglected—are capable of subtly damaging this vital body organ. The liver is an integral part of assimilating nutrients, detoxifying toxins, and balancing metabolism. But other behaviours such as consuming …

Hiro Technologies co-founder Miki Agrawal examines a diaper equipped with a pouch full of plastic-eating fungi at her company’s laboratory, in Austin, Texas, U.S, May 15, 2025. — Reuters Could baby poop and fungi work together to tackle landfill waste? That’s the idea behind a new product launched by an Austin, Texas-based startup that sells disposable diapers paired with fungi …

So, how many push-ups can you do in one go? Ten? Twenty? Forty? More?It turns out that the number might say more about your heart health than you think.In the age of smartwatches, fitness apps, and endless health trackers, it’s almost funny to think that something as simple as an old-school push-up could act as a low-tech predictor of your …

High blood pressure damages the inner lining of arteries, causing tiny tears from time to time. The body does try to repair these tears, but cholesterol and other fatty substances can build up at these damaged sites, forming plaques. This process, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart muscle. If a plaque ruptures, it can …

Images that have long deceived the human eye and brain are known as visual illusions. Even the most perceptive eyes are known to be tricked by these illusions. On the internet, visual illusions have gained popularity because of their capacity to grab readers’ attention. It is well established that solving these puzzles helps older persons avoid cognitive decline and improve …