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During menstruation, many women experience what is often referred to as period diarrhea. Medical professionals explain that this is primarily due to prostaglandins, which are chemicals released during your cycle. These substances not only induce uterine contractions but also enhance bowel activity, resulting in more frequent and sometimes looser stools. Periods are mostly reduced to…
Inspired by the popular movie character Shrek, who refused to be perfect or follow others, Career Shrekking is an emerging workplace trend. In this, employees deliberately choose to do simpler and lower-stress roles instead of running behind promotions, leadership positions, or higher pay. But, why? Well, career Shrekking shows a shift in one’s priorities; for…
Skin tags can sometimes be harmless growths that can appear on the skin. In some cases these may be harmless, but having a lot of them, especially near the eyelids, neck, armpit and groin, can be a sign of type 2 diabetes. Medically these skin tags are called acrochordons. Studies suggest that diabetes risk was…
At just 19, what seemed like common exam anxiety turned a harrowing corner when a catastrophic collapse unveiled a brain tumour threatening her life. Swift emergency surgery saw a shunt installed to regulate fluid accumulation. Though the tumour is non-cancerous, its operability remains a distant dream, casting a long shadow on her future. At 19,…
Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, was on the brink of missing the prestigious Ashes series due to a serious lumbar bone stress injury. This injury, a result of repetitive stress on the lower back, poses a risk of fractures if not treated promptly. Pat Cummins, Australia’s star fast bowler, recently revealed that he nearly…
Iron content: 2.7 mg per 100 gms One of the most nutritious leafy green vegetables is undoubtedly spinach, which is packed with essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc. Moreover, it has vitamins that strengthen the immune system, bones, and overall health. As spinach is very low in calories and high in nutrients,…
Are you someone who has repeated thoughts about food, no matter if you just had a big meal right before? If thoughts like ‘I’ll eat this next, I’ll eat that for snacks’ are constantly rambling in your mind, then you may be someone who’s psychologically hearing these ‘food noises’. But what are these noises and…
Anxiety doesn’t announce itself. It shows up as thoughts that feel hard to control. While long-term support matters, moments like these call for simple, immediate ways to steady the mind. One such approach focuses not on changing thoughts, but on reconnecting with the world around you, and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is just that. Let’s explore.What…
In a world of constant stimulation and chronic stress, mental fatigue has become an everyday reality. As researchers search for effective, low-cost ways to support brain health, one natural element is gaining renewed scientific attention: water. Supported by evidence from neuroscience, psychology and environmental health, ‘the blue mind theory suggests how water can help rewire…
Winter mornings in several homes in India are unimaginable without hot water gushing out of geysers fitted in bathrooms and kitchens. Available at very affordable prices (Rs 1500 onwards), these electric water heating devices are mainly of two types, instant and storage heaters and can be both gas based and electric. Most of us take…
