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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

Diwali 2025: Easy design ideas to decorate puja room

LIFESTYLE

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.

Heart health: What every cardiologist wishes you knew when it comes to cardiac care

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Heart health: What every cardiologist wishes you knew when it comes to cardiac care

Heart-healthy lifestyle tips: India is facing a growing heart disease crisis, with advanced treatments on the rise. Cardiologist explains how medical innovations and preventive care are bridging the gap between high-end hospitals and the everyday Indian in need of timely cardiac support.

Junk food can make your memory worse in just 4 days, says study

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Junk food can make your memory worse in just 4 days, says study

Junk food doesn’t just affect your waistline, it can hamper your memory in just four days, says a study from the University of North Carolina. However, simple changes like fasting or dietary shifts may reverse the damage. Here’s what you need to know

5 festive jewellery trends 2025: Bold looks, light pieces and sustainable sparkle

LIFESTYLE

5 festive jewellery trends 2025: Bold looks, light pieces and sustainable sparkle

Indian festive jewellery in 2025 is breaking away from convention with bold chokers, sustainable designs, and deeply personal touches. Women are loving the light everyday wear and fusion styles that blend tradition with modernity. Here’s why.

Study reveals why nausea and food aversions during pregnancy are actually healthy

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Study reveals why nausea and food aversions during pregnancy are actually healthy

Morning sickness is an evolved immune response that helps protect both mother and foetus. UCLA researchers found that nausea, vomiting, and food aversions signal a healthy pregnancy, driven by the body's complex inflammatory balance. Here’s what a recent study reveals

6 serious causes of bloating you should never ignore, according to Gastroenterologist

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6 serious causes of bloating you should never ignore, according to Gastroenterologist

A heavy meal or even a stressful day can be the reason behind bloating. Although most of the time it is harmless and short-lived, persistent or severe bloating could signal towards more serious health problems

9 easy Yoga asanas to reduce chronic back pain and improve posture

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9 easy Yoga asanas to reduce chronic back pain and improve posture

Best yoga poses for back pain: Struggling with lower back pain? From muscle strains to postural woes, this common ailment can be relieved with a few targeted yoga postures. Here’s how.

The heart-mind connection: Emotional wellbeing impacts your heart health, here's how

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The heart-mind connection: Emotional wellbeing impacts your heart health, here's how

Heart and brain health tips: Your heart and mind are constantly communicating with each other. When you're stressed, anxious or low, your heart feels it too. Small, simple daily habits can support both your mental wellbeing and heart health, helping you feel stronger, calmer, and more in balance.

Menopause and heart health: From hot flashes to mood swings, what every woman must know

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Menopause and heart health: From hot flashes to mood swings, what every woman must know

Heart attack risks after menopause: The drop in oestrogen during menopause increases the risk of heart disease in women, especially those with early or surgical menopause. Timely screening, lifestyle changes and tailored hormone therapy can help protect heart health and improve outcomes.

Second heart surgeries: What your cardiologist wants you to know about treating, preventing redo heart surgery

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Second heart surgeries: What your cardiologist wants you to know about treating, preventing redo heart surgery

Heart surgery complications: Many patients may need a second procedure, once known to be risky and complex. However, new tools, better techniques and daily lifestyle habits can improve outcomes and reduce the chances of needing another surgery. Here's what to know, and what small steps you can take to protect your heart every day.

Avoid chronic diseases and infections in ageing adults with these rheumatologist-approved tips

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Avoid chronic diseases and infections in ageing adults with these rheumatologist-approved tips

Getting old is not just about wrinkles and dark circles. Ageing also weakens the immune defences and increases the risks of infections and chronic diseases. With India’s elderly population on the rise, timely vaccinations, proactive care and healthy living are crucial to keep immunity strong and illness at bay in later life.

Cocoa extract may slow ageing and boost heart health, says new study

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Cocoa extract may slow ageing and boost heart health, says new study

A recent study suggests that daily cocoa extract supplements may reduce inflammation in older adults. This anti-inflammatory effect, especially on a marker tied to heart disease, could explain why cocoa may support healthier ageing. Researchers say the flavanols in cocoa could offer real, natural benefits for the ageing body

Post-monsoon skincare: Dermatologist shares easy habits to fight acne, dullness and sweat

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Post-monsoon skincare: Dermatologist shares easy habits to fight acne, dullness and sweat

Even after the rains, humidity lingers, leaving skin oily, irritated and dull. Dermatologist shares tips for protecting your skin through transitional weather. Here’s how with the right cleanser, hydration, SPF, and fabrics, your skin can stay calm, clear and resilient.

Home decor ideas according to seasons: Colours, fabrics, and moods to match changing weather

LIFESTYLE

Home decor ideas according to seasons: Colours, fabrics, and moods to match changing weather

Seasonal home decor trends: Your home doesn’t need a complete makeover to feel season-ready. Just minor changes in colour, fabric, and accessories can align interiors with the changing seasons. From airy spring looks to rich winter layers, interiors evolve just like wardrobes, with style, mood, and function.

How gender bias in medicine delays diagnosis of heart disease and chronic illness

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How gender bias in medicine delays diagnosis of heart disease and chronic illness

Women’s health is compromised by atypical symptoms that often go unnoticed or dismissed, causing delayed diagnosis of heart disease and other chronic conditions. Awareness can help. Address this gender health gap and save lives

World Heart Day 2025: Doctors reveal how local food can heal, and save you from heart disease

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World Heart Day 2025: Doctors reveal how local food can heal, and save you from heart disease

Heart disease is striking younger people in their 30s. But there’s hope, and it starts with our plates. Experts say returning to simple, traditional, plant-based foods may not only prevent heart problems, but also help reverse existing damage. The answer lies in everyday choices

Fat buildup in the brain may weaken defenses in Alzheimer’s, not just plaques, say researchers

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Fat buildup in the brain may weaken defenses in Alzheimer’s, not just plaques, say researchers

Scientists have often blamed protein plaques for Alzheimer’s, but new research reveals fat buildup in the brain’s immune cells may be the real culprit. This fat clogs microglia, weakening their defence role. Clearing out the fat restored brain health in lab models, opening doors to new treatments.

Chronic tiredness in seniors: How to tell when it’s not just old age and what to do

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Chronic tiredness in seniors: How to tell when it’s not just old age and what to do

Tiredness in elderly people is often brushed off as a part of ageing. But persistent or new fatigue can be a silent signal of something more serious—like heart disease, anaemia or even cancer. Experts stress the importance of paying attention to energy changes and seeking timely medical review.

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