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Processed foods like chips, sugary snacks, fast food, and ready-made meals might be extremely convenient, but are ruining your gut, since they are often high in sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives. These ingredients can harm the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. When bad bacteria grow too much, it can cause inflammation and digestive problems like …

Ever frozen just before an important event, or felt a pall of doom coming over you, out of nowhere? Anxiety and panic attacks are extremely common these days, and could be a really scary experience, felt through rapid heartbeat, clammy hands, dizziness and a feeling that one is going to die. However, while panic attacks are not life threatening, they …

Buckingham Palace, a crisp February morning, sunlight bouncing off those iconic dark sunglasses, and Anna Wintour—Vogue’s indomitable editor-in-chief then—standing before King Charles. He pins the prestigious Companion of Honour medal to her lapel. He asks the question everyone’s wondering: “So…are you going to retire?”Stepping into Buckingham Palace on February 4, Dame Anna ditched her usual dark shades for the formal …

An outcrop of meta gabbroic rocks from the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone belt in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada, that are 4.16 billion years old, in this photograph released on June 26, 2025. A knife is pictured for scale. —Reuters Two test methods put the rocks at 4.16 billion years old. Volcanic rocks date to primordial Earth’s Hadean aeon. Rocks are surviving fragments of …

While visible blood in the urine is a well-known symptom, sometimes the urine may look normal, but still contain small amounts of blood that can only be detected by lab tests. This is called microscopic hematuria, and is seen as an “off color” of urine rather than a pink or red color.Because there is no obvious sign like red or …

Image credit: Instagram/planthlete_maria Maria Palen was everything one might imagine when picturing a fitness inspiration. A 31-year-old chemical engineer from California, she followed a clean, plant-based diet, exercised regularly, and even gathered over 20,000 followers on Instagram for her transformation journey. But in a twist no one saw coming, her story shifted from fitness triumph to a health nightmare. After …

Certain essential oils are mini powerhouses for boosting hair growth, improving circulation, and fighting scalp issues: Peppermint oil stimulates blood flow with a minty tingle. Rosemary oil is clinically shown to boost hair thickness. Lavender oil has antibacterial benefits and promotes hair growth too. To use: Add 3–5 drops of your favorite essential oil into every tablespoon of carrier oil …

Think you don’t have time for yourself? All you need is 20 minutes each day. Jonathan Schott, professor of neurology at UCL and chief medical officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK recently identified 5 easy ways to boost your brain, and none of them require more than 20 minutes a day! Here’s taking a look at them... Pick an activity that …

Optical illusions are not only cool to look at—they’re also master tools that challenge how sharp the human brain is. Such brain puzzles fool your eyes and brain, testing your perception, eye for detail, and pattern spotting. From concealed numbers to concealed shapes, they put your brain into overdrive. One of these viral challenges is taking the internet by storm: …

For many people, no morning routine is complete without a caffeinated beverage. Tea or coffee are two of the most consumed beverages worldwide, each offering unique flavors, cultural significance, and a wide range of health benefits. Whether you’re a coffee lover or a tea enthusiast, understanding their effects on the human body can help you make more informed choices about …