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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

Exercise tips: Fitness expert lists 10 common gym mistakes that derail your workouts, lead to injuries

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Exercise tips: Fitness expert lists 10 common gym mistakes that derail your workouts, lead to injuries

With gyms mushrooming in every nook and corner of cities, fitness enthusiasts have also grown in number. While everyday workouts are becoming a norm, one cannot ignore the common fitness mistakes many make. From incomplete motion to neglecting mind-muscle connection, here are 10 mistakes you need to avoid during a workout to improve your results

8 health benefits of amla, best superfood in your daily diet to control blood sugar, improve eyesight, more

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8 health benefits of amla, best superfood in your daily diet to control blood sugar, improve eyesight, more

Amla offers a remarkable range of health benefits from strong immunity and improve digestion to hair and metabolism. It is packed with vitamin C and antioxidant oxygen. And remains a timeless natural remedy that nourishes the body and restores balance.

World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2025: Here are some warning signs you must never ignore

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World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2025: Here are some warning signs you must never ignore

Pancreatic cancer is rising fast in India, yet it often remains invisible until it’s too late. Subtle symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and everyday assumptions mean many patients arrive at hospital in the advanced stages. But new possibilities—genetic testing, precision oncology, and age-specific care—now offer hope. On World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2025, we look at the clues, the risks, and what people can do to protect themselves.

Do you feel scared or withdrawn all of a sudden? Neurologist has a warning

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Do you feel scared or withdrawn all of a sudden? Neurologist has a warning

Sudden fear, withdrawal from daily life, or unexpected changes in personality are often brushed aside as stress or emotional strain. But in some cases, these shifts may come from deep within the brain.

Daily exercises, healthy diet, good sleep can help you stop stress from damaging gut health, here's why

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Daily exercises, healthy diet, good sleep can help you stop stress from damaging gut health, here's why

How stress affects gut health: When stress becomes a constant companion, it doesn’t just live in your mind, it gets into your gut, disrupting digestion, mood, and immunity. Here’s how to rebuild the harmony between your gut and your mind with simple, everyday habits that truly work.

Slow love: Is love that grows over time the key to lasting relationships?

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Slow love: Is love that grows over time the key to lasting relationships?

Slow love relationship trend: in a world where everything seems instant from mails to relationships, the idea of slow love is emerging as the new antidote to fleeting connections. Here’s why slow love, the love that that grows over time maybe the key to lasting relationship.

Pollution in winter and COPD: Keep your lungs healthy and safe with these easy tips

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Pollution in winter and COPD: Keep your lungs healthy and safe with these easy tips

World COPD Day is a reminder that chronic lung diseases can be prevented, managed, and treated effectively if detected early. Recognising symptoms and protecting your lungs from pollution and infections is especially important as winter approaches

International Men's Day 2025: Best skincare ingredients every man must have on his grooming shelf

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International Men's Day 2025: Best skincare ingredients every man must have on his grooming shelf

International Men's Day 2025: Skincare is no longer a women-only conversation. Modern men want healthier, smarter, science-backed grooming routines that fit their busy lives. From niacinamide to sunscreen, here’s the ingredient-led guide to building a simple yet powerful skincare kit.

Are you getting enough sleep? Neurologist reveals how many hours your body needs at every age

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Are you getting enough sleep? Neurologist reveals how many hours your body needs at every age

Sleep is a basic need, just like food and water. Yet many still wonder how much sleep do they really need? The answer, say experts, changes as you grow, and knowing the right number can make a big difference to how energetic, focused, and healthy we feel every day

How to cope with grief: Psychiatrist suggests tips to help you through tough emotional times

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How to cope with grief: Psychiatrist suggests tips to help you through tough emotional times

Grief is a natural part of life doesn’t provide instant comfort. However, small steps like talking, writing, remembering, and caring for yourself can help and guide you toward healing. Psychiatrists say that coping doesn’t mean , it’s learning to live with the absence while holding onto love and memories

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.

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