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While taking nutritional supplements is good, remember that they are effective when taken with balanced meals. (Unsplash/Fotos)

Women, think you are low on vitamins or calcium? Focus on your plate

3 min read . 25 Jun 2025

Indian are consuming twice the recommended amount of salt making the population more susceptible to high BP. (Pexels/Marta Branco)

How to manage high blood pressure with simple lifestyle tweaks

4 min read . 08 Jun 2025

Before having a conversation with your child on a topic like war, take time to assess how much she understands it. (Pexels/Ketut Subiyanto)

Navigating tough talks: How to discuss war, global conflicts with children

5 min read . 29 May 2025

Sipping on herbal teas infused with ginger, turmeric or cinnamon throughout the day can help balance inflammation. (Unsplash/Eiliv Aceron)

A guide to understanding inflammation and ways to combat it’s negative effects

3 min read . 04 May 2025

Seeking professional help is warranted when you are overwhelmed by worry almost every day and your social life or relationships begin to suffer. (Unsplash/Solving Healthcare)

Anxiety attacks: When should you get treated?

3 min read . 30 Apr 2025

It is important to stay informed but remember that you don’t have to carry the burden of every crisis you read about. (Pexels/Jorge Acre )

How to keep up with the 24/7 news cycle without feeling overwhelmed

3 min read . 27 Apr 2025

Playing outdoors with their peers instills a sense of camaraderie and community in children. (Unsplash/Mi Pham)

Summer holiday ideas to keep your kids active and healthy

5 min read . 20 Apr 2025

Spending time by yourself can teach you to understand and appreciate your own needs. (Unsplash/Zayed Iqbal Abir)

Want to lower your cortisol levels? Get some alone time everyday

3 min read . 10 Apr 2025

A great source of vitamins A and E, ghee, unlike butter, can stay longer outside the fridge without going rancid. (iStockphoto)

Why a teaspoon of ghee may be good for you

3 min read . 02 Apr 2025

Nedunalvadai vellantinkari kozhunchoru (mutton and jeeraka samba rice cooked in black pepper, fennel seeds, and red chilies) at the restaurant Aatrupaduthal.

Taste history, culture and myriad flavours on a food trip to Thanjavur

5 min read . 10 Mar 2025

Your brain associates a particular food with a memory. If it's a happy memory, you are inclined to repeat the experience. (Unsplash/Fotos)

A practical guide to help you cut back on processed foods

5 min read . 09 Mar 2025

The effect of smartphone usage manifests differently in boys and
girls. While boys are aggressive, girls tend to get angry or moody.
(Unsplash/Andrey K)

The smartphone is making your child angry. Here’s why

5 min read . 26 Feb 2025

Will the easy availability of a weight loss drug like Mounjaro push Indian women, yet again, to compare themselves to unhealthy beauty standards? (Unsplash/Tim Samuel)

What body positivity means in the age of Ozempic

4 min read . 19 Feb 2025

Sex toys enable a couple to take their intimacy up a notch. (MyMuse)

Valentine’s Day: Can sex toys enhance intimacy in your relationship?

3 min read . 14 Feb 2025

The Indian CBD Oil market is one of the fastest-growing in the Asia-Pacific region, and Indians are using CBD oil to tackle pain, anxiety and insomnia. (Unsplash/Elsa Olofsson)

Are CBD products still worth the hype?

7 min read . 19 Jan 2025

Doctors in India are making long-form informative videos on the HMPV virus to debunk myths, list out safety measures and why people shouldn’t panic (HT)

HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people

3 min read . 12 Jan 2025

A dish from Bites and Banter.

A tasting menu in Kochi explores Kerala's gastronomic past

5 min read . 03 Jan 2025

There's a steady rise of places in Goa that offer delicious food after midnight and remain open till the wee hours of the morning. (Istockphoto)

Where to eat in Goa after a long night of partying

4 min read . 30 Dec 2024

Young women are facing hair loss due to reasons like hormonal changes, tight hairstyles, various hair treatments and crash diets. (Unsplash/ Katsiaryna Endruszkiewicz)

Unlocking hair health: Combatting DHT-related hair loss through diet

3 min read . 01 Dec 2024

Weight loss achieved from detox diets such as consuming only green juices is regained almost immediately when you start eating solid foods (Unsplash/Alex Lvrs)

Fad or fact: Do detox diets or cleanses really work?

2 min read . 27 Nov 2024