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Planks seem simple, right? Just hold still and let the burn build. But pushing to two full minutes feels impossible when your shoulders scream and core quakes after 45 seconds. Plenty of people crush this goal, though, turning shaky starts into steady powerhouses with a few smart habits. It’s less about raw strength and more…
Ever notice how your blood sugar looks perfect at bedtime, but come morning, it’s spiked like you sneaked a midnight donut? That frustrating pattern hits so many people managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Exercise physiologist Jose Tejero calls it out plainly: it’s the dawn phenomenon, your body’s natural wake-up call gone overboard between 3-and-8…
Weight loss is the number one reason that is most likely to have people using okra water, which is gradually becoming a new trend of health-conscious individuals. This pollutant that is high in soluble fibre, antioxidants, and several minerals – basically the vital elements for a healthy digestive system, appetite, and even metabolic health –…
Many people depend on daily walks to stay active, but life gets in the way. Busy mornings, late working hours, or bad weather can break the routine. The good news is that several simple cardio exercises done at home can match the energy burn of about 5,000 steps, which usually takes 45-60 minutes of brisk…
The way you start your morning can influence your gut to a great extent, says Dr Saurabh Sethi, a stomach expert trained at Harvard. Several normal breakfast habits, like excessive sugar intake or drinking coffee without eating anything, may look as if they are okay, but, in fact, they can worsen your digestion. Such mistakes…
Just a single fast food meal can raise your triglycerides within a short period, sometimes reaching its peak at 3-6 hours after your meal. The short period after meals is known as the post-meal, or postprandial, period and is the time your blood maintains high levels of fat due to your recent meals. Vascular surgeon,…
Sleep is essential in keeping us healthy, productive, and emotionally stable. The majority of people are aware that lack of sleep is detrimental to health, but only a few know that too much sleep may also indicate health issues. People who regularly sleep for more than nine hours can be at a higher risk of…
On the morning of December 13 (Saturday), Delhi-NCR residents woke up to heavy smog. The deteriorating air quality as winter weather conditions combined with pollution emissions to push the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to ’severe’ levels. Air pollution readings at many stations are dangerously high, posing major health risks. The persistent smog has also…
Cocoa contains high amounts of flavanols, which are known to improve the function of your arteries’ inner lining. Flavanols increase the availability of nitric oxide, an artery relaxer that smooths blood flow and reduces pressure on the heart. Clinical trials involving people with heart disease have revealed that high flavanol-content cocoa beverages can enhance artery…
Most of us step into the shower every morning, believing we are checking the box on hygiene. It feels efficient. It feels responsible. It feels like the bare minimum of self-care. But here is the operational reality: Showering every day does not automatically mean your body is as clean as you think. Real cleanliness depends…
