Life & Fitness

I have been practicing surgical oncology for over three decades but some cancer cases continue to humble me. Take the story of Ankita — a 46-year-old mother of two from Pune. On the surface, her life seemed secure. Her husband was a wealthy businessman and the family lived in one of the city’s most affluent…

Anaemia is a condition characterised by a deficiency in healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin, which reduces the blood’s capacity to transport oxygen efficiently to the body’s tissues. Globally, over 1.6 billion people are affected, with women of reproductive age, children, and older adults most vulnerable. Iron-deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent type, followed by…

Fibermaxing means loading your meals on purpose with more fiber-rich foods, than you eat now, meal after meal, day after day. Instead of counting calories or cutting whole food groups, one is focused on incorporating the food plate with veggies, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, and fruit. That one shift touches almost every major metabolic…

Humming is often viewed as one of the simplest activities that we indulge in, often unconsciously, sometimes humming a tune, or just softly buzzing to ourselves. This modest behavior does a lot more than just killing time. Recent scientific research shows that humming can actually unleash potent health benefits by increasing the production of nitric…

Sometimes, the straightforward and conventional approaches only treat symptoms, ignoring the root cause. Heart diseases stand at the pedestal as the number one killer in the world. Dr Jack Wolfson is a board-certified cardiologist with an empowering evidence-based philosophy called the 100 Year Heart Method shows that a holistic approach is not just about living…

Can you spot the odd die? A brainteaser challenges you to find a single cube with seven spots among dozens of others, all within 11 seconds. Designed to test sharp observation, this visual puzzle highlights the importance of spotting irregularities. Hints are provided to aid your search, and the article offers more challenges for those…

For the first time, people at high risk of lung cancer can participate in a clinical trial of an experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease. Led by University College London and the University of Oxford, this groundbreaking trial marks a major step in cancer prevention. Unlike conventional treatments, which target cancer after it develops,…

Blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes. Even in a healthy individual, it affects the daily energy, mood, focus, hunger, weight, and even long-term heart and hormone health. When glucose levels spike and crash repeatedly, the body experiences inflammation, fatigue, cravings, and increased stress on the pancreas. Over time, this can raise the risk of insulin…

Dipping your face in ice water is a trend that promises quick de-puffing, tighter pores, and a refreshed glow. Many people use it as a shortcut to wake up tired skin or calm mild inflammation, but the sudden exposure to extremely cold temperatures can have drawbacks if it is not done properly. While a brief…

We all know that good, quality sleep is imperative for our body, and helps in keeping our immune function running. However, do you really know what happens to our brain during deep sleep? The brain undergoes essential restoration processes during deep sleep which directly affects its operational health and performance. The brain performs essential functions…