Imagine you are eating takeout, and suddenly you feel like you are getting breathless and it’s getting difficult for you to swallow the food. You also feel itchiness in several parts of your body. These might be symptoms of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis. When you are allergic to a certain food item or object, […]
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Rising heartbeat, breathlessness, shaking, and sweaty palms—many of you might have experienced these when a teacher asks you a random question or when you are on stage for public speaking. While it could be occasional fear or anxiousness, if it goes beyond certain situations and starts interfering with your daily life, relationships, and wellbeing, it […]
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Swimmer Syamala Goli who covered 150 kilometres from Viskahapatnam to Kakinada. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT At 52, Syamala Goli has achieved what most people wouldn’t dare to dream. The animation studio producer-turned-marathon swimmer recently completed an arduous 150 kilometre swim in the Bay of Bengal, from the RK Beach in Visakhapatnam to NTR Beach […]
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There is a steady drizzle at 6.30am and when I look up, the skies are ominous. I am standing at the corner of Besant Avenue road, next to Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Park. There is a new addition to that corner — a towering arch in green and orange. A well-lit sign declares — ‘Healthwalk Start’ […]
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Reeni Tharakan power lifting at Ulaanbaataar | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Reeni Tharakan hit the gym 10 years ago, at 53, it was driven by a desire to lose weight and stay healthy. The last thing on her mind was powerlifting, let alone winning gold medals at international powerlifting competitions. She won four gold […]
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The paleo diet urges us to mimic our prehistoric ancestors’ food choices. In practice, this means eschewing dairy products, cereals, pulses and processed sugar, and consuming vegetables, fruit, nuts, pasture-raised meat, and wild-caught seafood instead. The paleo diet’s proponents contend that by eating this way, we will lose weight and reduce our risk of chronic diseases. The […]
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Manoj Sakunthalan, 24, is Tamil Nadu state medallist in Karate. He started learning karate at the age of five from his father and brother, both of whom are national medallists. From Madurai, Manoj now teaches more than 30 students in the 4 to 40 age group. He says the martial art has taught him self-confidence, […]
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Karandeep Khanna, 31, first heard of shilajit through friends. The nutrient-rich biomass found in mountain rocks is used in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating effects — most significantly, it is claimed to improve skin and bone health, and boost energy. Some of Khanna’s inner circle were consuming it as a dietary supplement, alongside ashwagandha. He, too, […]
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Fizz and fries: Consumption of fried food and aerated drinks vary across States in India Consumption of fried foods and aerated drinks is relatively higher in Goa, many Northeastern and eastern States as compared to the rest of India, according to data from the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS)-5 conducted in 2019-21. According to […]
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