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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…
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Gil Gerard, the beloved star best known for bringing Buck Rogers to life. He passed away at 82 after a courageous but quick battle with cancer, as revealed by his wife. Over the years, Gerard captivated audiences with his genuine performance, solidifying his influence on science fiction…
“Doodh soda” and other lost eats periodically make a low-key comeback into public discourse. This time, the forgotten dish that’s tickling the collective fancy again is doodh soda, an easily prepared combination of milk and lemon-lime soda. This time, the resurgence of doodh soda owes to the dish unexpectedly popping up in the recent pop…
In Bengaluru, a 34-year-old man’s unexpected heart attack serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for improved emergency response systems and greater community engagement. The delays in accessing medical care and the absence of prompt assistance from those nearby led to a tragic outcome. Heart attacks don’t wait. They strike suddenly, without warning,…
