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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

World COPD Day 2025: Pulmonologist shares simple ways to protect your lungs from pollution if you have Asthma or COPD

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World COPD Day 2025: Pulmonologist shares simple ways to protect your lungs from pollution if you have Asthma or COPD

Rising air pollution is more than just an annoyance, it’s a serious threat for people with asthma and COPD. From smoggy streets to dusty homes, harmful particles can worsen symptoms and even affect long-term lung health. But small lifestyle changes, careful planning, and preventive care can go a long way in protecting your lungs and improving quality of life

8 kitchen spices highly recommended by Ayurveda expert that keep you warm, boost energy in winter

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8 kitchen spices highly recommended by Ayurveda expert that keep you warm, boost energy in winter

Best Indian winter spices: When the weather gets chilly, your blood vessels tighten, and the body doesn’t move as smoothly as it should. Here are 8 kitchen spices that may come to your aid to beat the winter blues:

Orthopaedic surgeon shares how sitting lifestyles are weakening the bones, causing hidden pain

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Orthopaedic surgeon shares how sitting lifestyles are weakening the bones, causing hidden pain

As modern day lives become increasingly sedentary, joint and bone problems are rising. One such condition is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It can cause intense, unexplained pain and stiffness in the limbs. Orthopaedic surgeon explains the symptoms, risks, and essential early treatments that can help patients regain movement and avoid long-term complications

Doctors explain why toxic air damages lungs, causes long-term breathing disorders

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Doctors explain why toxic air damages lungs, causes long-term breathing disorders

With air pollution surging to dangerous levels in the national capital, doctors are raising red flags about its serious impact on chronic lung diseases, especially Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Uncover the connection between air quality and chronic lung disease, along with practical steps to reduce exposure

Tired, anxious and unfocused? Doctor shares it could be a sign of hidden vitamin deficiencies

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Tired, anxious and unfocused? Doctor shares it could be a sign of hidden vitamin deficiencies

Many people battling exhaustion, irritability or brain fog assume they’re dealing with stress or early signs of anxiety. However, hidden vitamin deficiencies can mimic mental health disorders so closely that the symptoms become nearly indistinguishable. Understanding your nutrient levels may be the first real step toward feeling better.

Bring positive energy, harmony and health to your house with these simple hacks

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Bring positive energy, harmony and health to your house with these simple hacks

How you maintain your home can boost its aesthetic and also affect your mood, health, and prosperity. Astroarchitect explains how, by making subtle changes, can bring home positive energy and improve your emotional well-being.

One clove a day keeps your heart happy, controls cholesterol: Ayurvedacharya lists its many health benefits

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One clove a day keeps your heart happy, controls cholesterol: Ayurvedacharya lists its many health benefits

A single clove might seem unremarkable, but according to Ayurvedic experts  this popular spice can help support heart health and regulate cholesterol. Used correctly in daily life, clove warms the system, aids digestion, and keeps your cardiovascular system ticking along smoothly.

Recurring UTIs in children, nephrologist explains how they can hurt your child’s kidneys

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Recurring UTIs in children, nephrologist explains how they can hurt your child’s kidneys

Today is Children’s Day, a moment to celebrate the joy and innocence of childhood. But for some kids, joy can be interrupted by a recurring problem: Urinary tract infections. What starts as a mild discomfort can lead to kidney scarring, a hidden risk that parents must not ignore. Here’s what you need to know.

Top pediatrician lists the symptoms and causes of prediabetes in children, suggests ways to prevent the condition

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Top pediatrician lists the symptoms and causes of prediabetes in children, suggests ways to prevent the condition

Pre-diabetes in school-going children, largely driven by obesity, poor diets, and sedentary lifestyles, is growing worldwide. Doctors say, if ignored, it can lead to early onset type 2 diabetes and serious health complications. Here’s why early detection and lifestyle changes matter:

World Diabetes Day 2025: Endocrinologist reveals how insomnia makes diabetes tougher to manage

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World Diabetes Day 2025: Endocrinologist reveals how insomnia makes diabetes tougher to manage

Sleep is a crucial part of keeping your body, hormones, and blood sugar balanced. For people living with diabetes, insufficient sleep can seriously complicate treatment and health. Endocrinologist explains why sleep is key and how to improve it.

World Diabetes Day 2025: Keeping your eyes safe from diabetes simple steps for healthy vision

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World Diabetes Day 2025: Keeping your eyes safe from diabetes simple steps for healthy vision

Today, diabetes affects many, often silently damaging the body in ways we hardly notice. One area at particular risk is the eyes. Doctors say early detection, regular check-ups, and good control of blood sugar and blood pressure can protect vision for life

Clocking 10,000 steps in a day? It may not be good for you; Here's why

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Clocking 10,000 steps in a day? It may not be good for you; Here's why

Walking has always been known as a simple route to fitness. However, blindly chasing 10,000 steps can backfire for people with joint issues, heart conditions, or limited mobility.

World Diabetes Day 2025: Doctors explain how to manage diabetes safely before it harms your heart, kidneys, and eyes

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World Diabetes Day 2025: Doctors explain how to manage diabetes safely before it harms your heart, kidneys, and eyes

Diabetes impacts your sugar levels and can also harm your heart, kidneys, and eyes. However, with awareness, regular monitoring and positive lifestyle changes, most complications are preventable. Here’s what the doctor say

Early symptoms of diabetes and insulin resistance in children: Watch out for dark, velvety patches on neck or underarms

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Early symptoms of diabetes and insulin resistance in children: Watch out for dark, velvety patches on neck or underarms

Today is World Diabetes Day, a moment that reminds us to look more carefully at the early signs the body tries to show us. For many children, those signs come as dark, velvety patches on the skin that signal insulin resistance, a warning that deserves attention long before symptoms grow serious.

Why more Indian teenagers are developing pre-diabetes and how to stop it

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Why more Indian teenagers are developing pre-diabetes and how to stop it

A new health concern is emerging across India; a silent surge of pre-diabetes sweeping through teenagers, some barely 14. It is a warning that lifestyle-driven disease is tightening its grip on the nation. Here’s what the doctor says

Pre-diabetes risk rises from 15% in smokers to 28% in those who smoke and vape, says study

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Pre-diabetes risk rises from 15% in smokers to 28% in those who smoke and vape, says study

A new study suggests that vaping and smoking may be steering many people towards prediabetes and diabetes, long before symptoms appear. Here’s what you need to know.

10 symptoms of calcium deficiency in women, gynaecologist says don’t ignore cramps or weak nails

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10 symptoms of calcium deficiency in women, gynaecologist says don’t ignore cramps or weak nails

Calcium deficiency symptoms: Calcium strengthens bones. It also keeps muscles, nerves, and the heart healthy. Deficiency in calcium often appears subtly, with cramps, brittle nails, fatigue, or mood swings. Women are particularly at risk. Watch out for these 10 early symptoms.

Manage diabetes or face risks to hormones and egg quality, warns IVF specialist

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Manage diabetes or face risks to hormones and egg quality, warns IVF specialist

Diabetes was once mostly talked about in terms of sugar, diet, and heart risks. Today, it may even affect the ability to start a family. Experts emphasise careful blood sugar control, preconception care, and lifestyle adjustments to boost fertility and ensure safer pregnancies.

Dentist reveals how missing teeth can affect your digestion, speech, even confidence

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Dentist reveals how missing teeth can affect your digestion, speech, even confidence

Dental health tips: Missing teeth are often seen as a cosmetic problem, but beyond the aesthetics, each tooth plays a vital role in how you eat, speak, and maintain your health. From bone loss to digestive issues, ignoring a missing tooth can affect the entire body, and why fixing it matters.

Too much desk time is harming your blood sugar and heart health; Endocrinologist shares why

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Too much desk time is harming your blood sugar and heart health; Endocrinologist shares why

In our screen-driven world, prolonged sitting isn’t just a stiff back problem, it actively worsens diabetes. From insulin resistance and slow metabolism to hormonal disruption and poor sleep, the effects are far-reaching. But small, consistent movements can protect blood sugar, heart health, and overall wellbeing.

Right embroidery can transform your bridal look, amp your personality; Here's how to do it right

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Right embroidery can transform your bridal look, amp your personality; Here's how to do it right

Shopping for a wedding trousseau is fun. However, beyond fabrics and colours, hand embroidery lets modern brides personalise their look, express personality, and elevate even soft hues. From shaping silhouettes to reimagining tradition, the right stitches can transform an outfit into a timeless, regal statement.

Yoga expert shows how small workouts can reset your blood sugar level, boost metabolism

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Yoga expert shows how small workouts can reset your blood sugar level, boost metabolism

Yoga for blood sugar control: Even gentle exercise can act like a natural insulin for the body. Light stretches, squats, walks, or yoga don’t just make you fitter, they help muscles soak up sugar from the bloodstream, keeping your energy steady and your mood brighter.

Ayurveda expert says consume jaggery throughout winter to nourish your body and strengthen your immunity

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Ayurveda expert says consume jaggery throughout winter to nourish your body and strengthen your immunity

As winters set in, it’s time to turn to jaggery, the ayurvedic sweet armour against winter blues. Rich in minerals and bursting with warmth, this natural sweetener fuels energy, strengthens immunity, aids digestion, and helps the body stay balanced through cold days.

Next time you crave for sweets, swap it with these healthy alternatives to beat energy crashes

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Next time you crave for sweets, swap it with these healthy alternatives to beat energy crashes

Natural ways to reduce sweet cravings: Your craving for sweetness isn’t the problem, it’s the way you have replaced nature’s sugar with artificial and refined ones. Health coach says choosing whole foods, gentle spices, and mindful eating helps steady blood sugar while keeping that sweet joy alive.

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