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10 health benefits of pumpkin seeds: From heart health to better sleep, more

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

10 health benefits of pumpkin seeds: From heart health to better sleep, more

Pumpkin seeds are rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential minerals. They gently support sleep, hormones, digestion, heart health and immunity, without changing your routine. Here’s how.

How to lose weight, stay fit: Always pick an exercise routine that suits your personality, says study

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How to lose weight, stay fit: Always pick an exercise routine that suits your personality, says study

Exercise tips: Matching your exercise routine to your personality might be the secret to getting fit, staying active, and feeling less stressed, says study from the University College London. Here’s how.

10 easy ways to reduce salt intake in daily diet to stay healthy

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10 easy ways to reduce salt intake in daily diet to stay healthy

Salt enhances taste but too much can raise blood pressure and harm your heart, bones, and stomach. While some sodium is essential for bodily functions, most diets exceed the safe limit. Cutting back, especially on processed foods, can improve long-term health and prevent conditions like hypertension and bone loss.

Make your own diet plan: 10 health benefits of including fruits and vegetables in your daily diet

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Make your own diet plan: 10 health benefits of including fruits and vegetables in your daily diet

Health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables daily: Fresh vegetables and fruits are nutrient powerhouses. Multiple studies suggest that including a variety of produce daily ensures balanced energy levels, improved nutrient absorption , and protection against chronic illnesses.

Keep your gut healthy with these 9 easy tips approved by renowned AIIMS doctor

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Keep your gut healthy with these 9 easy tips approved by renowned AIIMS doctor

Gut-friendly diet tips: Maintaining a healthy gut starts from everyday habits, like what you eat, how, and how much you eat, when you eat, and whether you are following a healthy routine. Here are some easy, effective tips by this renowned AIIMS doctor.

Fitness tips: 10 simple home exercises to tone your body, make muscles strong

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Fitness tips: 10 simple home exercises to tone your body, make muscles strong

Best exercises: Transform your fitness routine at home with these ten easy-to-follow strength exercises. No fancy kit required, just smart moves to help you build strength, stability and confidence.

Cure stress migraine, headache and nerve pain with these 10 simple lifestyle changes

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Cure stress migraine, headache and nerve pain with these 10 simple lifestyle changes

How to cure how to cure tension headaches, migraine attack: Simple lifestyle changes like yoga, exercise, meditation and staying well hydrated can help ease migraine, tension headaches, and stress-related nerve pain, those that are caused due to stress.

Health benefits of nuts: 10 easy ways to jazz up your meals, boost your health

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Health benefits of nuts: 10 easy ways to jazz up your meals, boost your health

Nutrition in nuts: Nuts offer far more than just crunch and flavour. From heart health to glowing skin, they’re an all-rounder for wellness. By adding a handful of mixed nuts to your daily routine, you can give your body a nutritional boost.

Ice bath: It could make you hungrier, make you eat way more than you realise

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Ice bath: It could make you hungrier, make you eat way more than you realise

Cold-water therapy may cool muscles and boost mood, but it could also leave you unexpectedly ravenous. New research shows why your appetite might secretly spike after these chilly sessions.

Sleep, skin and digestion disruptors: 10 bad habits that are ruining your health

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Sleep, skin and digestion disruptors: 10 bad habits that are ruining your health

These everyday guilty pleasures may seem harmless, but they can slowly mess with your sleep, digestion, mood, weight and health, without you even noticing.

Diet tips: Best prebiotic foods in daily diet to improve digestion, boost immunity

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Diet tips: Best prebiotic foods in daily diet to improve digestion, boost immunity

Benefits of prebiotic foods: Discover simple prebiotic foods that help to boost digestion, gut health, and immunity. These everyday ingredients are easy to add for long-term digestive wellness and energy.

10 best home remedies to tackle frizzy, dull, limp hair during rainy days

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10 best home remedies to tackle frizzy, dull, limp hair during rainy days

How to prevent hair fall in monsoon: Humidity during rainy days can leave your hair dry, frizzy and weak. Try these simple kitchen-friendly home remedies to nourish, smooth and strengthen your hair during the rainy season.

Superfoods for brain: These 10 foods in daily diet will keep your brain healthy, memory sharp

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Superfoods for brain: These 10 foods in daily diet will keep your brain healthy, memory sharp

Brain boosting foods: Brain health isn’t just about puzzles or exercise. These simple, tasty foods can nourish your brain, sharpen your memory and help slow down cognitive ageing.

10 easy bedtime foot care habits to relax tired feet, soften skin, soothe your mind

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10 easy bedtime foot care habits to relax tired feet, soften skin, soothe your mind

Daily foot care routine: You take your skincare seriously, but do you often ignore your feet? Just a few minutes of care before bed can work wonders. This calming little routine soothes tired feet, softens rough skin, and boosts circulation—leaving your feet pampered and ready for another day. Here’s how to do it.

From heart health to headaches: 10 ways poor sleep and stress impacts you

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From heart health to headaches: 10 ways poor sleep and stress impacts you

Poor sleep and chronic stress can harm your heart, mind, and mood. Here are some helpful tips on how they affect your health, and what you can do about it.

Monsoon immunity: Boost your body’s defences with these 10 nutrient- and antioxidant-rich foods

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Monsoon immunity: Boost your body’s defences with these 10 nutrient- and antioxidant-rich foods

Your immune system needs constant nourishment to stay strong. Here are 10 everyday foods loaded with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and powerful compounds that can naturally help your body fight off infections.

Skip or slather? 10 beauty tips to play it smart with sunscreen during monsoon rains

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Skip or slather? 10 beauty tips to play it smart with sunscreen during monsoon rains

Don’t ditch sunscreen during rainy days. Monsoon skies may look cloudy, but UV rays can still sneak through. Here’s how to stay protected without clogging your skin.

Best exercises: 8 energising yoga poses to help you feel fresh and active

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Best exercises: 8 energising yoga poses to help you feel fresh and active

Yoga poses to boost energy: Feel instantly fresher and more focused with these yoga poses that help boost energy, ease stiffness and clear mental fog, perfect for mornings or sluggish afternoons.

Daily diet tips: Keep your gut healthy, improve digestion with these smart food choices

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Daily diet tips: Keep your gut healthy, improve digestion with these smart food choices

Gut healthy foods to eat daily: Food doesn’t just feed you, it also feeds your gut microbiome. The nutrients you eat influence gut bacteria, metabolites, immunity, and digestive health, with potential impact on IBD and your complete wellness.

Diet tips: 10 magnesium-rich foods to include in your daily diet, why pumpkin seeds top the list

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Diet tips: 10 magnesium-rich foods to include in your daily diet, why pumpkin seeds top the list

How to prevent magnesium deficiency naturally: Magnesium is vital for energy, muscles, and mood. This list highlights 10 nutritious, affordable, and easily available food sources that are naturally rich in magnesium content.

7 herbs you need this summer to keep cool: Use mint, lemongrass, others to shield yourself from heatwave

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7 herbs you need this summer to keep cool: Use mint, lemongrass, others to shield yourself from heatwave

When the heat feels unbearable, reach out for grandmother’s remedies. Here are 7 herbs that are easy to use, help to heal, and keep you cool. Add them to your meals, teas, or skincare routine and let nature help you stay chill this summer:

Boost your immunity with these 6 superfoods in your daily diet

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Boost your immunity with these 6 superfoods in your daily diet

Diet guide: Eating right is one of the most effective and natural ways to strengthen your immunity.  Starting  your morning with soaked almonds to enjoying a berry-packed snack during the day, here are 6 superfoods that can be easily included in your everyday meals.

Dark side of your diet: 9 everyday foods that may be toxic; even water is not safe

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Dark side of your diet: 9 everyday foods that may be toxic; even water is not safe

Diet tips: Even the healthiest things, like water or vitamins, can become dangerous if you have too much. Here are 9 everyday foods that can harm you if they're not consumed in the right amounts.

Boost your immunity, stay healthy with these foods for a safe, energetic Holi 2025

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Boost your immunity, stay healthy with these foods for a safe, energetic Holi 2025

Holi is time for colourful celebrationa, but while you enjoy the festivities its essential to keep your health in check. Here are some  immunity-boosting foods to keep you safe and energetic.

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