Life & Fitness

Vitamin B6, an essential nutrient also known as pyridoxine, pyridoxal, or pyridoxamine, plays a crucial role in over 140 functions in the body, including brain development, immune system support, and the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. While most people obtain sufficient amounts from a balanced diet rich in poultry, fish, eggs, starchy vegetables, and…

The liver performs essential functions involving detoxification, hormone regulation and nutrient metabolism, and changes in its performance often become visible on the skin before other symptoms appear. A study published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology examining cutaneous manifestations of chronic liver disease highlights how shifts in pigmentation, vascular behaviour and skin texture can…

Protecting cardiovascular health is not just about individual foods but the overall combination eaten at a single meal. When large amounts of salt, sugar, and saturated fat are consumed together, the body faces a sudden metabolic and vascular load that disrupts normal functioning. This combination forces the heart and blood vessels to work harder, alters…

For millions of people around the world, drinking coffee is a daily ritual that offers comfort, focus and a moment of calm before the day begins. But beyond its familiar aroma and energy-boosting effect, emerging scientific research suggests coffee may deliver a powerful protective benefit to one of the body’s most essential organs: the liver….

Maintaining good, natural blood circulation in the legs, is important as part of overall vascular health, to prevent such complications as swelling, pain, and varicose veins that can affect life quality. Evidence-based natural approaches include exercise, diet, lifestyle modifications, and therapies that support vascular function and enhance blood flow. (Source: British Heart Foundation) What are…

If you’re a parent, you already know that babies grow faster than anything else on this planet. One minute they’re tiny little burritos who only eat and sleep, and suddenly they’re sitting, crawling, shouting “mamaaa!” and trying to eat the TV remote. All that incredible growth needs fuel — and one of the most important…

When most of us think about vitamin deficiencies, we picture weakness, fatigue, or aching muscles. But vitamin B12 is different. Its early story unfolds in the brain, long before it shows up as anemia or physical discomfort. Understanding these early changes is important, for catching B12 deficiency early can make all the difference for your…

A recent video by Delhi-based Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal, known on Instagram as theangry_doc, has sparked renewed discussion about the rapidly growing market of zero-sugar and diet-labelled products. In the video, Dr Kaushal warns that foods marketed as sugar-free can mislead consumers into believing they are harmless. In reality, these products may promote…

Fear is often felt before we fully register a threat, surfacing as an instinctive rush that sharpens the senses and urges the body to react. It can appear in ordinary moments, such as hesitating on a dark street, or in more extreme situations that demand immediate action. Although fear is a universal experience, its biological…

Many people find it difficult to sleep two to three hours after dinner. Following are some useful tips that will make it easier: Plan your dinner time such that it ends at least three hours before your regular bedtime. If you are feeling hungry before retiring to bed, opt for a light, easy-to-digest snack, like…