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Hair loss can be a real shocker. One day you’re brushing your hair and it behaves, the next day your brush looks like it’s been through a tornado. While losing a few strands here and there is totally normal, constant hair fall can feel like your body is playing a prank on you. It might be stress, hormones, or simply …

Cortisol, also called the “stress hormone,” is responsible for how the body manages pressure, energy, and inflammation. But when stress is prolonged, cortisol stays elevated for far too long, there by de-regulating the body. This excess of hormones can do more than regulate mood, it can remake a person over time. From sudden weight gain to washed-out skin, raised cortisol …

Tired of seeing more hair on your brush than on your head? Hair loss isn’t just about stress, genetics, or seasonal changes; your diet plays a massive role, too. A comprehensive review published in PMC highlights how deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals can disrupt the hair growth cycle and lead to thinning or shedding. Vitamins like A, D, E, …

A widely used medication for male pattern baldness, finasteride, may carry serious mental health risks, according to new research from Israel. The study, led by Dr Mayer Brezis at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, suggests that users of the drug face a significantly higher likelihood of mood disorders, depression, and even suicidal thoughts compared to those who do not take it. …

Claw clips have made their way into almost every dresser and handbag, and it’s not surprising. They’re quick, fuss-free, and look effortlessly chic whether you’re heading to college, work, or just lounging at home. But one question that often comes up is: are claw clips bad for your hair?For years, hairstylists have debated whether these accessories protect hair better than …

If bald genes run in your family, genetics may set the blueprint, but diet and lifestyle choices can influence the speed and severity of hair loss. Incorporating eggs, spinach, fatty fish, nuts and seeds, and sweet potatoes into your meals can provide the building blocks your hair needs. Over time, these nutrient-rich foods nourish follicles, strengthen strands, and promote a …

The researchers stressed the growing body of evidence linking baldness and premature greying to heart disease. “Baldness and premature greying should be considered risk factors for coronary artery disease. These factors may indicate biological, rather than chronological, age, which may be important in determining total cardiovascular risk. Currently, physicians use common sense to estimate biological age, but a validated scale …

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified the molecular systems that control human hair growth, unlocking new possibilities for natural, non-invasive therapies that promote hair regrowth. Published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, the study offers fresh hope to those suffering from androgenetic alopecia, considered the most common form of hair loss, revealing that this condition may not be permanent …

Let’s start with the basics – your body just made a whole human, so it’s pretty depleted. Now it’s time to refuel, especially if you want that hair bounce back. Load up on foods that help strengthen your strands from the inside out: Iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, and lentils (iron deficiency = hair fall). Protein (your hair is basically …