A strong core is not all about ‘abs’ YOU may have seen people going crazy over building ‘six-pack abs’ in the gym. ‘Abs’ stands for abdominal muscles. Flat and toned abs require strengthening of a number of muscles which are collectively known as ‘the core’. Now, you must be thinking…

A happy mind and good mood are well within reach! — The warm fuzzy feelings after hugging a loved one? The satisfactory rush after doing an intense workout? That sense of achievement after winning a game? Special chemicals in your body, called hormones, are responsible for all these positive feelings and emotions. …

Everything you need to know about this experts-recommended healthy diet The word ‘diet’, in this day and age, has become synonymous with weight loss. Is this the only purpose that a diet should fulfil? Well, any special modification in your nutrition should be able to provide you with holistic health…

An intro on how your brain and gut are connected — Butterflies in your stomach? No appetite when you’re stressed? These happen because two parts of your body (parts that you’d least expect!) talk to each other — your brain and gut. The gut–brain axis involves a two-way communication network between your central nervous system in your brain and…

To slow down your ageing, quicken your pace! Do you find it hard and boring to try deadlifting, bench press, or even push-ups? Well, don’t lose hope as you don’t necessarily have to hit the gym to stay fit! Here’s a best alternative for you — Walking. Walking is the…

Demystifying how the king of fruits affects your health — “Nine out of ten love mangoes, and the tenth person is always lying.” Okay, we made this quote up, but what’s not to love about mangoes? Their brightly coloured flesh, juiciness, sweetness…so much appeal and goodness packed into one fruit! These tropical fruits originated from the Indian subcontinent, but they’re…

Drink more, stay cool! The summer season is here again and the temperature has started to soar high. The sweltering sunny days, heat waves, and humidity will make us sweat more and more, resulting in dehydration. So, let’s understand why we are more dehydrated in hot weather. Water constitutes around…

We are well aware of the physical health benefits of regular exercise- it maintains a healthy weight, prevents non-communicable diseases like type-2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity; strengthens bones and muscles; increases stamina and makes our body agile. But, did you know how physical exercise impacts your brain health? Feeling relaxed…

Question: What causes your metabolism to slow down? Effect of ageing on metabolism Do you often find yourself wondering if the reason behind your weight gain could be ‘ageing’? There is an infamous long-held belief that metabolism slows down progressively as you age and becomes a cause of weight gain. …