Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver. It can be caused by excessive alcohol (alcoholic fatty liver disease) or by other factors like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Usually, the condition can remain undiagnosed for long. However, here are top 3 signs…
In Shandur, Pakistan, home to the world’s highest polo field in the shadow of the snow-dusted Karakoram mountains is a plaque that reads “Let other people play at other things, the king of games is still the game of kings”. The words found an echo on a dark afternoon in Jaipur’s Rajasthan Polo Club (RPC)…
Optical illusions have recently sent the internet into a tizzy, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. They are also super fun to solve, and can be the perfect recipe for a bored evening! An optical illusion is actually a visual phenomenon…
Bengaluru’s ‘bicycle mayor’ Sathya Sankaran reckons the bicycling community here is no less vibrant than the ones in other cities. As a hobby, biking has been fast-growing in Bengaluru especially since the pandemic. If you recently started biking and are wondering where to ride, we got you covered. We asked Bengaluru’s expert bikers to suggest…
Some mushrooms, such as maitake or UV-exposed portobello, naturally produce Vitamin D2 when they are exposed to the sunlight. And so, it is advised to keep them in sunlight for atleast 30 minutes before cooking to make them rich in Vitamin D2. Apart from this, mushrooms also contain antioxidants and brain-boosting nutrients like B-vitamins, which…
Dr Raghuram | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Picture this: According to a study by Globocon 2020, In India, every four minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. With some 1,78,000 new cases being diagnosed every year, the incidence of breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer to become the most common cancer in Indian women….
Photo: Mia Yilin/ Tik Tok Optical illusion personality test are a fun way to decode a person in just a few seconds. How? Well, these are weird-looking images that tend to reveal a person’s true nature depending on what they spot first in the image, as these pictures are based on psychology.For example, this particular…
You’re cozy in bed, drifting into a peaceful slumber, when suddenly, bam! Your leg kicks, your arm flails, or your whole body jolts you awake. Sound familiar? This odd phenomenon is called a hypnic jerk (also known as a sleep start), and it’s far more common than most people realise. While it may feel like…
Actor Ramya Subramanian | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mozhi actor Ramya Subramanian, who made her debut as an anchor at the age of 15, says she faced body shaming that forced her to resort to extreme measures, from cutting back drastically on food to working out constantly to hide her “flaws”. Popularly known as VJ…
In an optimal digestion and overall well-being especially for individuals who are prone to gallstones or digestive discomfort; maintaining gallbladder health plays an important role. The medical management remains crucial for severe cases emerging research and clinical insights which states that maintaining a good diet plays significant role in managing gallbladder function and preventing complications….
It is often said that communication is the key to success for any relationship, and rightly so. Be it your personal or professional life, effective communication helps you connect with people and put across your view points in the right manner. It is the key to stronger relationships, better teamwork, and personal confidence. Also, good…
Padmavathi Pottabathini | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A journey that started as a search to find her feet steered her towards becoming a support to people with special needs. Set to receive the national award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2022 under the category Sarvshreshth Divyangan on December 3 from…
Getting a child to focus on studies is a Herculean task – kids are bursting with energy, and if that energy is not streamlined effectively, then they will quickly lose focus on what they are doing. They also have a short attention span, because of which they get bored quickly, especially if they are studying!…
In a surprising revelation on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show,’ Bollywood megastar Salman Khan opened up about battling multiple severe health conditions, including brain aneurysm, AV malformation, and trigeminal neuralgia. Speaking casually yet candidly during the show’s premiere episode recently, the 59-year-old actor stunned fans by sharing how he continues to work despite these critical…
Latha Srinivasan: Dream Run At this year’s National Masters Athletics Championships, Latha Srinivasan, 62, won three silver medals — in 5K, 1500m, and 800m. She finished her first marathon last year. At an age when most people retire from sports and athletics, she has just begun. Until four years ago, her exposure to sports was…
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a malignant tumor that develops in the stomach lining. Most stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas, which start in the cells of the stomach’s inner lining. Unfortunately, while this ailment like all cancers, is somewhat treatable, it is usually not diagnosed in the early stages, and when detected, it…
