The benefits of almonds are the reason why the soaked and peeled nuts were pushed into our palms every morning when we were kids. Its zinc content makes it a superfood for brain development. And when applied topically—whether it’s in the form…

Squats may be the most ubiquitous bodyweight exercise in the book—it is a part of every strength training workout, requires no equipment and can be done in small spaces too. But they’re also deceptively hard to nail down, and doing a…

With an approximate one in five Indian women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), doctors say that more awareness is needed about the condition, especially because it can be controlled by proper diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. A major side…

If you’re having a hard time reaching your health and fitness goals, especially after eating clean and getting on the mat for gruelling workouts, it could have something to do with how your natural build responds to exercise, diet and lifestyle changes.…

Yoga poses can act as a salve for a migraine, help balance PCOS-related hormones, and improve digestion. And it’s not just good for health—yoga, by virtue of being a relaxing and energising workout, has many beauty benefits. It helps to reduce stress-hormones like cortisol,…

If you’re looking for fitness inspiration, Disha Patani’s social media will do you well. The actor has always been committed to her workout routine, considering it to be an important part of her day she won’t skip. “Disha by far is the…

It can be easy to reach for an OTC painkiller every time you’re feeling a twinge of pain, but it may not always be the best call. Too much of it can disrupt gut health and cause ulcers too. If you’re struggling…

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar in the blood, of which cases have skyrocketed in India over the last few years. Research shows that the diabetic population in the country is likely to…

The pain and discomfort of PMS affects 85 per cent of women—according to a 2016 study—who say that they deal with side-effects like cramps, fatigue and brain fog every month in the days leading up to their period. “Pre-menstrual syndrome occurs…

If you’re spending more time catching up on TV shows than catching up on your shut-eye, you might be hampering all your other wellness efforts, like eating right and taking the time to exercise. Experts say that a lack of rest—whether from…