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Sodium bicarbonate, aka Baking soda, is a common ingredient in our kitchen, used for both cooking and cleaning. Baking soda works by neutralizing acids, while it helps with breath freshness and heartburn relief, but excessive use leads to stomach problems and sodium accumulation. Doctors allow patients to use baking soda for brief heartburn relief and…
Quality of life is a broad measure that doesn’t indicate only income or wealth, and involves more about safety, healthcare, education, environmental conditions, affordability, and overall well-being. However, in this context, various organisations track these indicators using various methodologies. Numbeo’s Quality of Life Index combines purchasing power, safety, healthcare quality, cost of living, property affordability,…
Bollywood these days is buzzing with real-estate news! From Alia Bhatt to Sonakshi Sinha, B-Town celebs are buying houses and sharing pictures all over their social media accounts. The latest sensation is Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s stunning pictures from an intimate Griha Pravesh (house-warming) ceremony. The couple’s crores-worth Pali Hill bungalow in Mumbai looks…
Maintaining heart health is essential from a young age, and experts emphasise that lifestyle choices play a vital role in protecting the cardiovascular system. Regular exercise, stress management, sufficient sleep and a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals are all critical for a healthy heart.While many believe that fresh foods…
Everyone has a go-to ice cream flavour they reach for without thinking twice, whether it is a scoop of creamy vanilla, a tub of rich chocolate or a playful mix like cookie dough or mint choco chip. What if that choice says more about you than you realise? Food choices often reflect comfort, identity and…
Water chestnuts, also known as singhaada, might not be traditionally rich in flavor, but are extremely high in nutritional value, because they develop underwater. The vegetable contains only a few calories, yet delivers potassium, fiber and antioxidants, which help maintain digestive health, support heart wellness and multiple additional health benefits. The vegetable offers hydration and…
FILE – U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Western Governors’ Association meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble, File) A long-standing US health practice — giving every newborn the hepatitis B vaccine at birth — is now under review. A CDC advisory panel,…
Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and why even healthy arteries get blocked. Dr Kapadia mentioned that arteries (even ‘healthy’ ones) don’t get blocked all of a sudden, though gradual narrowing can occur without any warning, or mild signs only. This process, known…
Thyroid hormones are crucial for regulating metabolism and maintaining the health of skin, hair, and nails. They support skin development, stimulate hair growth, regulate sebum production, and aid in wound healing. Imbalances in thyroid hormone levels, whether from underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid function, can lead to noticeable changes in the skin, hair, and…
Our nails are not just for cosmetic purposes, like painting them, your body actually reveals its nutrient levels through nail changes, which appear before other symptoms become visible. The body shows iron, zinc and B vitamin deficiencies through nail changes, which occur before other symptoms appear. The early identification of these nail signs, allows you…
