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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

15 personalised and fun Halloween gift ideas: From pumpkin lanterns, spooky lights, quirky cakes, more

LIFESTYLE

15 personalised and fun Halloween gift ideas: From pumpkin lanterns, spooky lights, quirky cakes, more

Wondering what to gift your loved one for Halloween? Your search stops here. From personalised mugs and cushions to jack-o’-lantern nightlights and flickering LED pumpkins, we’ve rounded up the finest selection of gifts that promise to dazzle, delight, and occasionally spook. Check out

It’s not just pollution, your DNA might explain why your hair thins and skin ages

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

It’s not just pollution, your DNA might explain why your hair thins and skin ages

Hair thinning, pigmentation, and early ageing are showing up sooner than ever. Urban stress, pollution, and erratic lifestyles accelerate skin and hair issues, but the biggest factor might lie in your DNA. Experts now say genetics can predict, prevent, and personalise skincare like never before

You don't need makeup to hide dry skin in winter, follow this trend to get the glow back

LIFESTYLE

You don't need makeup to hide dry skin in winter, follow this trend to get the glow back

Winter has arrived, bringing dry air, indoor heating, and dull skin. But the latest skincare trend, Thermal Glow, promises to revive your natural radiance from within. Expert shares simple rituals to keep skin warm, nourished, and glowing all season long.

Best yoga poses for weight loss: Keep your body strong, beat obesity with these simple mindful yoga asanas

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Best yoga poses for weight loss: Keep your body strong, beat obesity with these simple mindful yoga asanas

Lose weight naturally: Obesity not only restricts your fashion choices it also attacks your energy, emotions, and metabolism. Yoga expert explains how a mindful yoga routine can harmonise body, mind, and metabolism, offering long-term wellness.

Symptoms of endometrial cancer recurrence: Watch out for unusual weight loss, bleeding, pain, nausea

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Symptoms of endometrial cancer recurrence: Watch out for unusual weight loss, bleeding, pain, nausea

Understanding the early signs of endometrial cancer coming back is important. Being aware, attending check-ups, and acting quickly can make a huge difference. Here’s how with timely care and modern treatments, women can face recurrence with confidence and hope.

Halloween 2025: Creative costume ideas and tips to enjoy the long weekend with a bit of fright and fun

LIFESTYLE

Halloween 2025: Creative costume ideas and tips to enjoy the long weekend with a bit of fright and fun

Halloween 2025 promises a long weekend full of laughter, scares, and imagination. Whether you’re planning a cosy night in, a fancy-dress party, or a bit of trick-or-treating, there’s plenty to enjoy. From simple costumes to creative get-togethers, here’s how to make this year’s celebration one to remember.

Are you stressed out all the time? Doctor says your heart may have to pay the price

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Are you stressed out all the time? Doctor says your heart may have to pay the price

Heart disease is no longer loud or distant, it’s creeping into everyday life. Long hours, constant screens, and nonstop pressure have made stress its silent partner. Even those under 50 aren’t spared. Saving your heart now means slowing down, breathing deeper, and noticing the warnings early. Discover how:

Pregnancy tips: Physiotherapist explains how you stand or sit can hurt your lungs and stomach

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Pregnancy tips: Physiotherapist explains how you stand or sit can hurt your lungs and stomach

Health risks of poor posture: Your posture, the way you sit or stand, can influence how you breathe and digest your food. Poor posture strains your muscles, and also negatively affects the lungs, diaphragm, and also the functioning of your gut.

Halloween 2025: Date, history significance and spooky tips to celebrate 

LIFESTYLE

Halloween 2025: Date, history significance and spooky tips to celebrate 

Halloween is here. This year, it is followed by a weekend, which means more fun and longer celebrations. The festival has deep roots that trace back to ancient rituals. Discover the history, date, significance, and tips to celebrate the day.

7 simple Ayurvedic routines to keep your gut healthy and energy levels steady

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

7 simple Ayurvedic routines to keep your gut healthy and energy levels steady

Digestive discomfort and midday slumps have become common in the fast-paced world. Uncover how 7 simple ayurvedic rituals line warm water, digestive spices, and mild night-time cleanses can restore balance without complicated diets.

You are not drinking enough water if you have any of these 7 health problems, warns expert

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

You are not drinking enough water if you have any of these 7 health problems, warns expert

Symptoms of dehydration: Dehydration impacts almost every system of your body, including mood, focus, digestion and skin. Here’s what your body’s subtle symptoms mean, and drinking sufficient water can fix your health in many ways.

Mini-strokes in your 30s: How late nights and caffeine could be harming you

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Mini-strokes in your 30s: How late nights and caffeine could be harming you

Hectic schedules and poor sleep are two sides of the same coin. Lack of sufficient sleep can increase the risk of mini-stroke. Stress and sedentary lifestyles also add to the risk, even in those aged 30-40 years. Neurologist explains the cause, and symptoms, and preventive tips:

World Stroke Day 2025: Paediatric strokes are rare but real, here’s how to recognise and react fast

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

World Stroke Day 2025: Paediatric strokes are rare but real, here’s how to recognise and react fast

A stroke can strike at any age, even in newborns. While paediatric strokes are rare, recognising early symptoms and taking immediate action can save a child’s life. Paediatrician shares how to stay alert and use BEFAST method to understand symptoms and save a child’s life,  prevent damage.

World Stroke Day 2025: Cavities and gum diseases raise your stroke risk by 86 per cent, says study

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

World Stroke Day 2025: Cavities and gum diseases raise your stroke risk by 86 per cent, says study

World Stroke Day: Oral health could be more vital than you think. A 20-year study found that people with both gum disease and cavities face an 86 per cent higher risk of stroke and more heart problems. Regular dental care can lower these risks and help protect your brain and heart.

World Stroke Day 2025: Keep your brain healthy with these small changes in your bedtime habits

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

World Stroke Day 2025: Keep your brain healthy with these small changes in your bedtime habits

Doctors are finding stronger links between poor sleep and the risk of stroke. Lack of proper rest can quietly harm blood vessels in the brain, but adopting simple, steady sleep habits may help protect long-term brain health.

Stop adding this fruit to your smoothie; Study warns it could be doing more harm

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Stop adding this fruit to your smoothie; Study warns it could be doing more harm

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that adding a banana to your smoothie can reduce the body’s absorption of flavanols—natural compounds that support heart and brain health, by as much as 84 per cent. Here’s why you need to think before blending banana with flavanol-rich foods such as berries, apples, grapes or cocoa

Skip the 10,000-step myth: Study finds walking in 10-minute bursts may cut heart risk by two thirds

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Skip the 10,000-step myth: Study finds walking in 10-minute bursts may cut heart risk by two thirds

New research from the University of Sydney and Universidad Europea shows that people who walk in continuous 10–15 minute sessions can lower their risk of heart disease by up to two thirds, even if they take fewer than 8,000 steps a day

Psychiatrist shares 8 signs and symptoms of emotional exhaustion, suggests preventive tips

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Psychiatrist shares 8 signs and symptoms of emotional exhaustion, suggests preventive tips

Signs of burnout and chronic stress: Feeling emotionally drained is more than just being tired. It affects your mood, thoughts, and even your body. Psychiatrist says that spotting the signs early and practising self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support can help you recover and bring back your energy.

Health benefits of running: Junk food can hurt your mood but running can fix it, says new study

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Health benefits of running: Junk food can hurt your mood but running can fix it, says new study

Running can repair the mood and hormonal damage caused by junk food by restoring gut metabolites and rebalancing key hormones, according to new University College Cork research, though diet still matters for full brain recovery, here’s how.

Want to improve your sleep cycle? Try including apples and carrots in your diet

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Want to improve your sleep cycle? Try including apples and carrots in your diet

If you often find yourself staring at the ceiling, waiting for sleep that never comes, you can change that by adding fruits and vegetables to your diet. Study suggests that certain foods like apples, berries and greens can significantly improve sleep quality. Here’s how:

Not 50 yet? Future-proof your heart health with these expert tips

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Not 50 yet? Future-proof your heart health with these expert tips

Sedentary lifestyle, busy work schedules, digital fatigue, and sleepless nights - everything contributes to early heart problems. Experts reveal that protecting your heart begins with calming your mind and maintaining balance.

Study shows regular exercise not just builds muscles, but also boosts immunity

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Study shows regular exercise not just builds muscles, but also boosts immunity

New research suggests that regular, long-term endurance exercise can slow down immune ageing. In older adults, it boosts natural killer cells, reduces inflammation, and keeps the body better prepared for illness or stress. Scientists believe exercise doesn't just train your muscles, it also helps train your immune system.

IVF specialist's warning to expecting mothers: Exposure to high AQI increases chances of premature birth

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

IVF specialist's warning to expecting mothers: Exposure to high AQI increases chances of premature birth

Poor air quality can increase risks of premature birth and low birth weight, affecting both mother and baby. Experts, including National Award-winning Laparoscopic Surgeon and IVF Specialist, shares practical steps to protect maternal and fetal health.

1 in 5 women experience postpartum depression; Expert shares simple ways to keep mental health of mothers in check

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

1 in 5 women experience postpartum depression; Expert shares simple ways to keep mental health of mothers in check

Don’t underestimate the invisible toll that motherhood takes on a woman. Postpartum depression affects nearly one in five women, yet remains largely undiagnosed due to stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate support. Here’s why supporting maternal mental health is essential for both well-being of the family and the future of the society.

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