Life & Fitness

Winter doesn’t just bring chill waves-and hot cocoa for everyone. For some unlucky souls, it means fingers and toes turning into puffy, red troublemakers that itch like mad-and ache with every step. Chilblains, those sneaky winter woes, pop up when cold air tags team with skin in the worst way. Anyone who’s peeled off gloves…

Winter mornings often greet us with stiff knees-and achy joints that turn simple steps into a slow dance. Many reach for mustard oil, that sharp-scented kitchen staple from Indian homes, warming it up for a soothing rub. Does this age-old trick really loosen things up, or is it just feel-good folklore? Let’s break it down…

Sudden blindness striking days after a routine tooth pull feels like a nightmare no one sees coming. This real case, handled by vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Ashish Markan, involved a diabetic woman with unsteady blood sugars who lost vision in one eye three days post-extraction. Exams confirmed metastatic endophthalmitis, a ferocious infection where pus and bacteria…

When we think about Down syndrome, heart issues-and learning challenges often steal the spotlight, and we often think, maybe it is because of our genes, or environmental influences, but kidneys quietly play a huge role in day-to-day health too. A major Danish study called “Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in individuals with Down…

Goosebumps are one such odd body function, which we have all experienced but have rarely been compelled to probe into. They erupt suddenly on a chilly morning or during the emotional notes of music or in an instance of utter awe. Usually ascribed to the redundant remains of our evolution, the function of goosebumps can…

Visceral fat is the deep fat stored around vital organs. It is not always visible, but it can quietly raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. The good news is that visceral fat responds well to the right kind of movement. Short, focused workouts that raise the heart rate and use large…

For years, desi ghee and garlic have been prized in Indian kitchens, not only for adding flavour to food but for their perceived medicinal benefits. Social media claims in recent times have gone further, to say that desi ghee and garlic, taken together on an empty stomach, can prevent cancer, reduce weight, enhance sexual power,…

At first glance, a uniform array of the number ‘1’ offers little intrigue, but delve deeper and you’ll reveal a lone letter ‘I’ nestled within. This clever trick plays with our visual habits, as the brain often darts over repetitive shapes, mistaking one for the other. Hidden letter and number optical illusions are fun because…

Optical illusions have gained a lot of popularity recently, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. People who want to use their free time effectively can solve puzzles, which provide both entertainment and problem-solving solutions. The brain creates visual illusions through its…

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed his childhood struggles with a stammer and bullying, which led to feelings of invisibility and insecurity. Despite academic challenges and social dismissal, his family’s support was a constant. Now, at 42, Goyal has found acceptance, with success ensuring people listen, even if he pauses. His journey highlights learning to embrace,…