Life & Style

Dreaming of teeth falling out is often linked to anxieties about status, self-worth, and fear of losing something significant/ AI illustration If you’ve ever jolted awake convinced your teeth were crumbling out of your mouth, you’re in good company. A recent survey of 2,000 people in the UK, commissioned by Netflix in connection with its…

Television presenter Rachel Riley revealed developing PTSD after her 2013 stint on Strictly Come Dancing. The intense competition stress triggered the condition, but she found recovery through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Riley credits CBT for helping her manage perfectionism and build resilience, shifting her perspective on failure and embracing challenges. Television presenter Rachel Riley has…

Think your dinner decisions affect only you? Think again. The food choices you make every day ripple far beyond your own plate. From late-night junk food to wholesome home-cooked meals, what you eat influences far more than your mood and metabolism. It can actually shape the ecosystem inside your body known as the gut microbiome,…

Heating a mug of water or a glass of milk in the microwave feels harmless and incredibly convenient. Everyone has done it. You place it in, tap a few buttons, and in less than a minute it appears perfectly warm. But that apparent simplicity hides a set of risks most people never think about. From…

Rice has long been recognised as a powerful skincare ingredient, and its popularity has grown even more with the rise of Korean beauty routines. What makes rice so effective is its combination of antioxidants, vitamins and soothing compounds that help brighten the skin and improve texture over time. Whether used as rice water, rice flour…

Oranges are one of the easiest fruits to enjoy, but they are not always the easiest to keep fresh. Because they contain so much natural moisture, they can dry out, soften, or turn mouldy sooner than expected if they’re not stored correctly. Many people leave oranges out on the counter or sealed in plastic bags,…

Prostate cancer is rising rapidly worldwide, and the UK is no exception. It is now the most common cancer in British men, claiming more than 12,000 lives a year. What makes the disease especially dangerous is its silence: early-stage prostate cancer almost always develops without symptoms, meaning many men only discover it once the cancer…

A 36-hour fast has become a widely discussed practice among fitness enthusiasts who want rapid improvements in their health and metabolic wellbeing. Despite its rising popularity, Dr Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, cautions that this extended form of intermittent fasting is not appropriate for everyone. In a recent X post,…

Dr. Alok Chopra, a prominent cardiologist, emphasizes that the hazardous air quality in Delhi is a dire health emergency instead of an unavoidable reality. He advocates for urgent measures: wear N95 masks, keep sensitive individuals sheltered, and utilize air purifiers to combat pollution. Incorporating antioxidant-rich foods, specific supplements, and indoor greenery can enhance our health…

Influencers, podcast hosts and biohackers have hyped methylene blue online as a secret cognitive booster, fueling demand long before solid human evidence/ image, Instagram,X Videos of actors, podcasters and “biohackers” sipping or swallowing something bright blue have turned methylene blue into a minor wellness phenomenon. It is being described online as “brain fuel”, a “limitless…