Life & Fitness

A fresh wave of snowfall affected the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, while severe cold wave conditions with dense fog and ground frost persisted in several parts of the region for the past 24 hours, as per the UNI. The prevailing weather system has further tightened winter’s grip, especially over the trans-Himalayan and high hill…

Jesy Nelson’s world flipped when doctors delivered news no parent wants to hear. Her eight-month-old twin girls, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, face Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, a rare genetic disorder that hits babies hard and fast. The former Little Mix star opened up in a raw Instagram video, sharing how routine worries turned…

Almost every place we enter these days, there’s a metal detector waiting for us to walk through it. While these detectors are important for security concerns, it is also important to understand if these detectors pose any risk to our own health. Let’s understand how these metal detectors work, what’s their impact on the human…

Image Credit: AI generated image In an extremely rare and shocking occurrence, the Indian rat snake was found in a ground-floor residential property in the Azad Nagar area of Andheri (West) in need of a rescue, not from any predators, fire or flooding, but from a washing machine. This rare encounter occurred on the night…

Gut health is one of the latest cornerstones of healthy living, and selecting the proper source of fibre for consumption is critical for managing digestion and appetite functions and ensuring overall metabolism. Chia seeds are widely known and popular across the world for their rich content of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and antioxidants, but in…

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transformation from a small-town Austrian to a Hollywood icon is rife with inspiration. He approached fitness like a profession, dedicating himself to muscle growth with relentless patience, prioritizing recovery, and viewing nutrition as essential fuel. His philosophy of self-betterment over rivalry and a focus on sustainable fitness practices are more relevant now than…

Many people have had the experience, as the head hits the pillow, of a strong sensation of falling as one drifts off to sleep, accompanied by a sharp “jolt back awake.” Such a moment can put one’s heart in one’s throat, as one’s adrenaline is surging in response to the experience, even though, in point…

2025 wasn’t the best year for India’s star Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra. The World Champion suffered a back injury last September, and is now focusing on rehabilitation. According to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Neeraj Chopra is focusing on his recovery and has not yet decided when and where to start the season. “He…

Japan is a bucket-list destination for many. Every traveller wishes to explore the beauty and culture of this gorgeous country which is globally-renowned for its spotless streets, immaculate public spaces, and a cleanliness culture altogether. The country enjoys a reputation that shocks several first-time visitors (especially the ones who are used to seeing dustbins on…

Recent research from Sydney University uncovers that type 2 diabetes can profoundly change the heart’s structure, resulting in increased stiffness and reduced strength. This microscopic deterioration in heart tissue disrupts essential muscle fibres and the body’s energy production, paving the way for potential heart failure. Diabetes is talked about in terms of blood sugar, diet,…