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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transformation from a small-town Austrian to a Hollywood icon is rife with inspiration. He approached fitness like a profession, dedicating himself to muscle growth with relentless patience, prioritizing recovery, and viewing nutrition as essential fuel. His philosophy of self-betterment over rivalry and a focus on sustainable fitness practices are more relevant now than…

Bengaluru might be India’s silicon heart but the fact can’t be denied that it is also one of the worst-hit-by-traffic cities in the country! There are already myriad stories, videos and social media posts which talk about traffic woes of Bengaluru. But looks like all the limits crossed when a woman shared a video which…

Cancer is a disease that starts with uncontrolled cell division and eventually causes tissue and organ damage. The disease may arise in any part of the body, but some organs have been found to be more frequently affected than others. Which organs become malignant depends on cell turnover, exposure to environmental agents, inherited traits, and…

Buying all those expensive hair oils, serums, shampoos, and conditioners, and yet the hair fall continues? Well, you may have to look deeper to identify the real problem. No, it’s not another luxe oil or serum, but something on your plate. What you eat has a significant impact on your hair health. Similarly, something on…

Planning to travel to South Korea? If you have a small travel group, there is some good news. As per the latest development, South Korea has decided to extend the visa processing fee waiver for short-term group tourists from six countries, including India, for another six months. This is in live with a move to…

There is a particular kind of moment that triggers it. The light comes on. Something moves along the wall or across the floor. Before thought catches up, the instinct kicks in. Most people reach for a shoe. Cockroaches tend to provoke that response more than almost any other household pest. They are quick, unexpected, and…

Raat rani is one of those plants that people either adore or avoid completely. For some, it is planted close to windows so the evening fragrance drifts indoors. For others, it is a plant they refuse to keep anywhere near their home. The fear usually comes from one belief that refuses to go away, that…

Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, known for his stellar batting prowess, was diagnosed with mediastinal seminoma, a rare cancer of the chest, in 2011 after the Cricket World Cup, a tumor between his lungs (not lung cancer). Mediastinal seminoma is a rare, but highly curable type of cancer that affects the space between the lungs. It…

Blood type is usually treated like a background detail. Something written on hospital files, checked once, then forgotten. It does not feel personal or important in daily life. Yet when doctors started looking closely at stomach cancer patterns, one blood group kept appearing more often than expected. Blood type A.This was not noticed overnight. It…

Winter doesn’t just bring chill waves-and hot cocoa for everyone. For some unlucky souls, it means fingers and toes turning into puffy, red troublemakers that itch like mad-and ache with every step. Chilblains, those sneaky winter woes, pop up when cold air tags team with skin in the worst way. Anyone who’s peeled off gloves…