25+ min ago (601+ words) It's tricky to maintain good posture while sitting at a desk for hours each day, but a few simple adjustments to your work setup could make a big difference, a top orthopedic surgeon said. It's thought that around 66% of Americans have what's known as tech neck or forward head posture, where the head and chin protrude and put pressure on the neck. It's common in office workers who crane their necks to look at screens (big and small) all day. This can cause neck and back pain, headaches, and lead to more serious musculoskeletal problems, like kyphosis (curvature of the spine). "When you're sitting at a desk, your body gets stiff, your body gets tight," Dr. Jason Snibbe, the official orthopedic surgeon of the LA Clippers, who also counts Kris Jenner as a patient, said. But getting up from your…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (325+ words) With long commutes, irregular sleep and constant stress becoming a part of modern life, many early signs of heart trouble often get brushed aside as exhaustion or acidity. But a US-based cardiologist is warning that these everyday discomforts could be the body signaling a silent heart attack risk " and timely attention can save lives. In a recent Instagram post, Arizona-based cardiologist Dr Jack Wolfson " with more than 16 years of clinical experience " highlighted five little-known symptoms that should not be ignored. "Everyone knows the classic signs of a heart attack," he wrote, "but here are five you've probably never heard of " and they could save your life." Dry, flaky or itchy skin, unexplained rashes and conditions like eczema can indicate inflammation in the body. According to Dr Wolfson, that internal "burning" " caused by inflammation and oxidative stress " is closely linked to…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (544+ words) A California sleep-technology researcher says his team has achieved two-way communication between people during dreams, using a wearable device that detects lucid REM sleep and transmits audio cues between sleeping participants. Michael Raduga, CEO of REMspace, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that his group spent years attempting to establish dream-to-dream communication. "Communication in dreams is possible via the phenomenon called lucid dreaming," he said. "When you have consciousness in REM sleep, you understand what's going on as if you are in reality, so you can control what you do." To avoid stress and traffic, Raduga conducts all his work from home, and his employees also work remotely from different cities and countries. Raduga said the company relied on "very advanced lucid dreamers" who can induce lucid dreams nearly every night and tolerate sleeping while covered in electrodes. "Around the world, there…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (306+ words) Dr Vora warns that these foods might be convenient and requires minimal prep time, but they affect your child's long-term health. | Health Does your child love starting the day with chocos or colourful fruit-flavoured cereals, and eagerly look forward to fast-food burgers and pizzas? While the occasional treat is harmless, turning these convenience foods into daily staples can quietly undermine their long-term health These items offer little to no real nutritional value, and long-term fitness is shaped by the everyday choices we make - especially in childhood.Also Read | Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon says this "1 thing" can kill you even faster than smoking or drinkingDr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon, health educator, and NutriByte Wellness co-founder, has revealed four foods parents should keep off their children"s regular diet He explains, "These breads aren"t fresh Mostly refined flour, almost zero…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (57+ words) These days, adulteration in food products has become rampant. Milk, curd, cheese, ghee, oils, spices, sweets, and now even roasted chickpeas are not spared. Recent reports reveal that a harmful chemical called Auramine is being added to roasted chickpeas to give them a golden-yellow, crispy appearance. Consuming it can increase the risk of cancer. (Image-Canva)...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (260+ words) Birthdays are no longer just about loud music, midnight cake cutting, and overflowing guest lists. Enter the Wellness Birthday Party, a growing lifestyle trend where celebrations are centred on mindfulness, health, and feeling good, inside and out. Especially popular among late millennials and Gen Z, this new-age trend replaces traditional celebrations with modern practices. So, what exactly is a wellness birthday party? According to media reports, the trend first surfaced online in 2018, but it has gained real momentum now. Post-pandemic lifestyle shifts, burnout, and rising mental health awareness have changed how people celebrate. Birthdays are increasingly seen as moments for reset and reflection, with social media-driven visuals of calm, wellness-focused gatherings boosting the trend. What replaces the cake? Instead of a traditional cake, hosts opt for healthier alternatives such as fruit platters, vegan desserts, protein treats, herbal teas, matcha lattes,…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (260+ words) Birthdays are no longer just about loud music, midnight cake cutting, and overflowing guest lists. Enter the Wellness Birthday Party, a growing lifestyle trend where celebrations are centred on mindfulness, health, and feeling good, inside and out. Especially popular among late millennials and Gen Z, this new-age trend replaces traditional celebrations with modern practices. So, what exactly is a wellness birthday party? According to media reports, the trend first surfaced online in 2018, but it has gained real momentum now. Post-pandemic lifestyle shifts, burnout, and rising mental health awareness have changed how people celebrate. Birthdays are increasingly seen as moments for reset and reflection, with social media-driven visuals of calm, wellness-focused gatherings boosting the trend. What replaces the cake? Instead of a traditional cake, hosts opt for healthier alternatives such as fruit platters, vegan desserts, protein treats, herbal teas, matcha lattes,…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago (422+ words) Boost your well-being with a simple blend of garlic, ginger, and lemon water....

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (306+ words) Are vegetable pulao, banana bread, paneer tikka sandwich, gobi paratha really as healthy as you think? Here's what health and nutrition coach Raj Ganpath says. | Health In a reality check for health-conscious foodies, Raj Ganpath, a fitness and nutrition coach with 18 years of experience and co-founder of The Quad, took to Instagram on November 26 to dismantle the myth surrounding several commonly promoted 'health foods' Raj urged people to eat for enjoyment rather than falling for misleading nutritional claims Also read | Are you taking enough protein? Common signs that you have protein deficiency; tips to fixIs a spinach dip actually "healthy?In his post, Raj cut through the noise of diet culture by simplifying the purpose of food and exposing the minimal health benefits of certain popular dishes He began by targeting dishes often misinterpreted as high-protein or vegetable-rich, saying: "A…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago (502+ words) Surviving longer and remaining healthier in later life is influenced by many factors beyond classical blood lipids. A growing body of clinical research shows that simple physiological, functional and biochemical markers often outperform single lipid measures for predicting all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. "Biomarkers, or biological markers, are measurable indicators of a biological state or process in the body. These are health signals that reflect how well different organs, systems or metabolic pathways are functioning. Clinically, biomarkers are useful because they help predict disease risk, monitor how health is changing over time, and often provide early warnings long before symptoms appear. Modern research increasingly shows that certain lifestyle-linked biomarkers offer powerful insight into one's biological age and long-term survival....