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Namita S Kalla is a senior journalist who writes about different aspects of modern life that include lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, and entertainment

Are protein shakes safe for kids? Paediatrician warns parents against viral trends

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Are protein shakes safe for kids? Paediatrician warns parents against viral trends

Protein shakes might seem like a smart shortcut to boost your child’s growth, but Paediatrician warns that when it comes to kids, there are no shortcuts worth the risk. Here’s why over-supplementing a child’s diet with artificial proteins may lead to kidney strain, obesity, and nutritional imbalance

How taking the wrong vitamin D supplement can harm your immune system?

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How taking the wrong vitamin D supplement can harm your immune system?

A recent UK research shows vitamin D2 supplements may lower the body’s levels of vitamin D3, the form most vital for immunity. As winter nears, experts urge people to prioritise D3 for its superior role in protecting against infection. It's a supplement swap that could make all the difference.

Home remedies for cholesterol: How effective are fenugreek and coriander seeds in 21 days?

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Home remedies for cholesterol: How effective are fenugreek and coriander seeds in 21 days?

Coriander and fenugreek seeds are known for their natural cholesterol-lowering effects. Cardiologists weigh in on these age-old remedies, discussing the science behind them, their potential benefits, and the realistic expectations for anyone hoping to transform heart health quickly

Sitting most of the day? Your chair, posture and could be hurting your health

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Sitting most of the day? Your chair, posture and could be hurting your health

If you spend most of your time sitting, often in poor posture, your spine health maybe at risk. Prolonged stillness damages circulation, causes swelling, heaviness, and also serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Here’s how a good chair, proper sitting arrangement, and lifestyle changes can help keep a good posture.

Festive gift ideas with denim: How to reuse your jeans into something unforgettable

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Festive gift ideas with denim: How to reuse your jeans into something unforgettable

This festive season, ditch the mall queues and predictable gift sets. Instead, turn your old denim into something beautifully handmade and packed with sentiment. With each stitch telling a story, denim gifts bring heart, heritage, and sustainability to celebrations

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025: Neurosurgeon highlights tech advances in cerebral palsy care in India

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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025: Neurosurgeon highlights tech advances in cerebral palsy care in India

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Neurosurgeon explains how certain innovations like robotic exoskeletons, brain-computer interfaces, help support motor development, independence, and quality of life in people dealing with CP

New study shows high blood pressure is deadlier than diabetes in fatty liver disease

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New study shows high blood pressure is deadlier than diabetes in fatty liver disease

If you or someone you love is dealing with fatty liver disease, it might be time to check your blood pressure, and not just your blood sugar. A recent study has revealed that high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and low HDL cholesterol are the most dangerous health risks for people with fatty liver disease

6 expert-backed sleep tips to reduce stress and reset your body clock naturally

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6 expert-backed sleep tips to reduce stress and reset your body clock naturally

Struggling to fall asleep? Your body might be begging for more than just shut-eye. From red light therapy to ancient Ayurvedic rituals, sleep can be biohacked. Nutritionist shares 6 soul-soothing bedtime habits that may calm your nerves, regulate hormones, and nudge your system into deep, restorative rest.

Toxin-free make-up tips to add glamour and tradition to your look during festivals

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Toxin-free make-up tips to add glamour and tradition to your look during festivals

Make-up becomes a must when it comes to festivals and celebrations. Wouldn’t it be perfect if it came in different colours and without compromising on skin health? From coral lips to teal eyes, here’s how toxin-free colours can amp up your look and also care for your skin.

Diabetes: Ophthalmologist explains how simple diet changes can keep your eyesight sharp, eyes healthy

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Diabetes: Ophthalmologist explains how simple diet changes can keep your eyesight sharp, eyes healthy

Early signs of diabetes eye problems: Diabetes is known to harm the heart and kidneys, but it’s the eyes that often suffer in silence. From diabetic retinopathy to glaucoma, unchecked sugar levels can lead to irreversible vision loss.

Paediatrician-approved tips to make your child's diet healthy, avoid dangerous hidden sugars

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Paediatrician-approved tips to make your child's diet healthy, avoid dangerous hidden sugars

Healthy diet tips for kids: Many children's foods are hiding unhealthy amounts of added sugar. Experts say parents must cut back, choose fresh, home-cooked meals, and avoid juices for their children. With rising obesity and health risks, paediatricians warn it's time to get serious about what’s really in your child’s lunchbox.

Snoring, insomnia and poor sleep could be ageing your brain, raising dementia risk, study finds

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Snoring, insomnia and poor sleep could be ageing your brain, raising dementia risk, study finds

Sleep that’s poor in quality or disrupted by snoring, insomnia or fatigue may make your brain appear up to a year older than your actual age, and that ageing may raise your risk of cognitive decline or dementia later in life, a large-scale brain imaging study says

Beauty tips: 7 benefits of pedicures that go beyond pretty toes

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Beauty tips: 7 benefits of pedicures that go beyond pretty toes

Pedicures aren’t just about making your toes look nice. They help your feet stay healthy, ease stress, boost blood flow, and can even spot small problems before they get worse. If your feet have been through a lot lately, it’s time to treat them right.

Relationship tips: Gaslighting hijacks your brain by using trust, love and surprise to rewrite your reality

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Relationship tips: Gaslighting hijacks your brain by using trust, love and surprise to rewrite your reality

What is gaslighting: When someone you trust repeatedly makes you question your own memory, perception or sanity, they may be gaslighting you. New research reveals this manipulation hijacks your brain’s natural learning system, tricking you through surprise and trust.

Weight loss without dieting: Mindful eating helps you lose weight better than counting calories, says yoga expert

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Weight loss without dieting: Mindful eating helps you lose weight better than counting calories, says yoga expert

Mindful eating, the practice of eating with full awareness and intention, is proving to be more effective than calorie counting for sustainable weight loss. Expert says tuning into your hunger cues and emotions around food can help improve digestion, mental wellbeing and long-term health

Stop dandruff flare-ups and dry skin during festive season with these tips from top dermatologists

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Stop dandruff flare-ups and dry skin during festive season with these tips from top dermatologists

Home remedies to stop dandruff, dry skin: The festive season often leads to scalp issues due to fasting, styling, and dehydration. Dermatologists warn that dandruff and dryness worsen during celebrations. Follow these expert tips to keep your scalp and hair healthy.

Lung cancer in non-smokers: Top oncologist shares tips to protect yourself when clean air is hard to find

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Lung cancer in non-smokers: Top oncologist shares tips to protect yourself when clean air is hard to find

Air pollution health effects: Air pollution is increasingly becoming a silent but deadly threat, particularly for urban non-smokers. Though active smoking poses a greater risk, prolonged exposure to poor air quality significantly raises the chances of lung cancer.

Diwali 2025: Easy design ideas to decorate puja room

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Diwali 2025: Easy design ideas to decorate puja room

How to decorate puja room: Diwali celebrations call for a special pooja space that’s both peaceful and stylish. This festive season, turn your pooja corner into a serene festive retreat that embraces peace, devotion, and design harmony.

Daily exercise benefits and early care combine to prevent dementia, geriatrician suggests best exercises

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Daily exercise benefits and early care combine to prevent dementia, geriatrician suggests best exercises

Dementia, often mistaken for a natural part of ageing, is far more complex and widespread. While there’s no cure yet, early detection, exercise, accessible care, and community support can help improve quality of life.

Keep your teeth strong naturally, kill bacteria with neem, triphala and miswak, here's how

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Keep your teeth strong naturally, kill bacteria with neem, triphala and miswak, here's how

Herbs like neem, triphala, and miswak, long cherished in Ayurveda, are once again used for dental care, and not just in traditional households. Uncover how reconnecting with these age- old herbs can boost your dental health and well-being.

What your cardiologist wants you to know about surviving, and living with, heart failure

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What your cardiologist wants you to know about surviving, and living with, heart failure

Heart failure can often be misunderstood as tiredness or ageing. In India, it strikes younger and tougher, affecting people deeply. Cardiologist stresses that leaving hospital isn’t a cure, it’s an ongoing care. Here’s how watching for warning signs, and making small lifestyle changes can make all the difference

Sore muscles? Sports medicine physician tells you when to keep moving and when to stop

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Sore muscles? Sports medicine physician tells you when to keep moving and when to stop

Common exercise mistakes: Hitting the gym and getting a good workout in feels great, but those sore muscles the next day? Not so much. If post-workout aches are dampening your motivation, you might wonder: should you rest, book a massage, or keep moving? Here’s what an expert has to say.

Beauty tips: 5 reasons your makeup brush matters more than your foundation

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Beauty tips: 5 reasons your makeup brush matters more than your foundation

Flawless makeup isn’t just about the formula anymore, it’s how you apply it. Brushes and sponges aren’t just accessories; they shape performance, protect skin, and create rituals that transform makeup into a mindful, daily experience.

Weight loss tips: How to lose weight naturally with Yoga asanas, sunlight, easy lifestyle tweaks

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Weight loss tips: How to lose weight naturally with Yoga asanas, sunlight, easy lifestyle tweaks

Natural weight loss tips: Yoga and sunbathing aren’t just wellness trends, they’re age-old remedies for body-mind balance. Here's how naturopathy encourages sustainable fat loss, vitality, and emotional wellbeing by syncing daily habits with nature.

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