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Chandigarh, March 11, 2025: Embracing the vibrant spirit of Holi or experimenting with new hair colours is a wonderful way to express your personality. However, it’s important to be mindful of the toll these activities can take on your hair’s health. After the celebrations, you may notice your hair feeling drier than usual. The colours used during Holi can sometimes …

When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO around 50 million people in the whole world suffer from epilepsy which is one of the major neurological disorders. Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by episodes of seizures …

Hearing loss in elderly is an issue which is seen in almost every household in our country which can range from mild to severe – profound levels. It’s generally the elephant in the room and is least expressed by the elderly and addressed by the family. Visual impairment has the immediate attention of the person who has it but hearing …

Stroke, (paralysis) or a brain attack is a disabling brain disorder that affects more than 20 million people across the world and causes nearly 5 million deaths per year. Stroke   is caused when there is a block in the blood flow within the blood tubes, (ischemic stroke which amounts to nearly 80% of strokes) or when there is damage to …

The idea that fasting can help with jet lag stems from the connection between circadian rhythms and metabolic cycles. While there is limited direct evidence, studies on circadian biology suggest that fasting may reset the body’s internal clock. The “Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag Diet”, developed in the 1980s, popularized this idea, claiming that fasting for 12-16 hours before and during a flight can …

Bangalore, 5th March 2025: International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8, is a day to honor the achievements of women and acknowledge the ongoing challenges they face. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls for an intensified effort to create positive change for women everywhere. One such key area in need of action is the often-overlooked journey of perimenopause and …

The iconic Abhay Prabhavana Museum and Knowledge Centre showcases our country’s heritage at a scale that very few can match. It is a living tribute to India’s timeless wisdom, where architecture speaks a language of reverence, introspection, and spiritual evolution. Each structure within its vast expanse is a chapter in the grand narrative of the Jain philosophy and the overall …

Just like your fingerprint, iris, DNA, etc., your relationships are also quite unique. There is unlikely to be anyone else who may be witnessing the same story unfold and getting the same experiences as you are. As every relationship is an entirely new experience, it leaves a significant impact on our life. It is also one of the reasons why …

Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru In our hectic lives, we often overlook the simple act of breathing—a process so fundamental that it sustains our very existence. The quality of an individual’s breath directly affects his/her overall well-being, energy and mental clarity. Regular breathing exercises not only …

Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep the skeleton healthy and strong throughout your life. However, sometimes these cells go into an overdrive, breaking …