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Many people in India are trying to lose weight due to stress and busy lives. Healthy habits like mindful eating, exercise, and good sleep work best. New drugs such as semaglutide can help but need a doctor’s guidance and lifestyle changes. Misuse can cause side effects or weight regain. Safe, slow progress remains most effective.
The Travancore Devastanam Board has announced a revised Annadanam menu for Sabarimala Ayyappa devotees in Kerala. The usual vegetable pulao and sambar served for lunch will be replaced with a traditional sadya featuring appadas and payasam. New board president Jayakumar revealed the changes following a recent board meeting.
Iron deficiency often shows subtly, with fatigue, dizziness, or pale skin. Experts recommend dietary solutions over supplements, highlighting haem-iron sources like beef, chicken, and shellfish, and plant-based options like lentils and spinach paired with vitamin C. Avoid tea or coffee after meals. Persistent symptoms warrant a doctor’s check-up.
Up to 70% artery blockage can exist without symptoms, making it dangerously silent. Blockages grow slowly, and signs appear only at 80–90% narrowing. Subtle symptoms like leg cramps, numbness, or slow-healing wounds are often ignored. High-risk individuals—diabetics, smokers, hypertensive or over 45—should undergo early screening to prevent complications.
Winter dryness happens when cold air, heaters and hot showers weaken the skin barrier. Fix it with a gentle cleanser, hyaluronic acid on damp skin, and a thick ceramide-squalane moisturiser. Add facial oil, wear SPF daily, take short lukewarm showers and stay hydrated. See a dermatologist if dryness becomes red, cracked or painful.
Gujarati home-run kitchens are helping students and tech professionals in the US, UK, and Canada by providing affordable, vegetarian snacks like thepla and khakhra. These homemade foods offer comfort, purity, and long shelf life, becoming essential for NRIs. Run mostly by Gujarati women, these small kitchens thrive purely through trust and word-of-mouth.
A week-long festival, “Hyderabadi Rasoi,” at Hyatt Place Gurgaon is treating visitors to authentic Nizami cuisine, blending Iranian, Turkish and Mughal influences. Curated by Dilnaz Baig, the menu features classics like biryani, haleem, kebabs, and double ka meetha. The culinary event, celebrating Hyderabadi warmth and tradition, runs until November 28.
Experts warn that ultrafine air pollutants can enter a pregnant woman’s bloodstream and reach the fetus, causing immunity issues, neurological harm, premature birth, and low birth weight. Dr. Shishir Bhatnagar urges precautions like using N95/FFP2 masks, air purifiers, avoiding outdoor exposure during high pollution, and supporting cleaner energy.
A study in Bihar found uranium (U-238) in breast milk from 40 mothers, with 70% of infants showing potential non-carcinogenic risk. Highest contamination appeared in Khagaria and Katihar. Experts say actual impact is likely low and breastfeeding should continue. Researchers call for wider monitoring of heavy metals and environmental pollutants in India.
A new trend called menstrual masking encourages people to apply period blood on their face for “natural” skincare. Supporters claim it heals acne and boosts collagen, but experts warn menstrual blood isn’t sterile and carries bacteria that can cause infections. Dermatologists say it offers no proven benefits and far safer skincare options exist.
Children are increasingly developing type 2 diabetes due to long screen time, unhealthy snacks, stress, and poor sleep. Dr. Ravi Malik says family lifestyle changes can prevent it. Healthy eating, daily exercise, limited screen use, and proper sleep help. Consistent family support, not pressure, is key to keeping children safe and healthy.
A short reading session can gently relax the mind and make it easier to drift into sleep. It’s best to choose printed books instead of screens to avoid exposure to sleep-disrupting blue light. Calming fiction or soothing poetry is especially useful for unwinding after a long day, reducing stress, easing anxiety, and promoting a peaceful […]
Yoga can help shrink belly fat by strengthening core muscles, boosting metabolism, improving digestion, and lowering stress. Poses like Cobra, Boat, Bow, Plank, Camel, Mountain, and Half Boat effectively target the abdomen. Practising them regularly, along with a healthy diet and proper breathing, supports steady and sustainable fat loss.
The WHO confirms that TB death cases are reduced over 10yrs according global TB report 2025. India has achieved a 21% reduction in tb incidence, falling from 237 cases per lakh in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024. Central TB Division sources refuted claims of rising cases, crediting early detection, strengthened surveillance, and expanded […]
Meditation activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering stress hormones like cortisol. Even 10 minutes daily can reduce anxiety, improve concentration, and enhance emotional stability. Apps and guided sessions help beginners ease into the practice, fostering mindfulness and inner peace amid today’s fast-paced lifestyles.