Among the overwhelming quantity of information new parents must digest is the instruction to ensure their child gets adequate “tummy time” each day. As the name suggests, it refers to periods of lying on one’s belly, which in babies serves to improve neck strength and prevent them developing misshapen heads. Not content with letting infants…
Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it’s baking outside. Your brain tries to keep your body within a degree or two of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), and it does so in part by…
Few forms of exercise have exploded in popularity over the past few years like walking workouts. Not only is walking accessible to most, but a growing body of research has found regular walks can support your health and healthy aging. While science suggests that any walks are beneficial, you can get more out of your…
The weight loss journey is like climbing a steep slope, very challenging when it comes to shedding inches and kilos. But the real task begins after reaching your goal weight, keeping any additional kilos off for good. Even after reaching the desired body weight goal, you can still slip up. The lost weight can sneak…
Fitness coach Lessie, with a massive Instagram following, advocates seven key rules for successful weight loss, as part of her 28-day challenge. These include eliminating soda and added sugar, limiting coffee intake, prioritizing sleep before 10 PM, engaging in 20 minutes of daily exercise, practicing 10 minutes of daily meditation, and drinking two liters of…
Want to know how long you’ll live? This 10-second sit-stand test might have the answer We’ve all seen fitness routines that promise to reshape your body, boost your energy, or improve your heart health, but what if something as basic as sitting down on the floor and standing back up could offer a window into…
“Why are you losing weight? Did you get your tests done? Are you sure it’s not thyroid or PCOS?” If you have ever been on the skinnier side, chances are you have heard some version of this. I definitely have—my whole life. I am Aayushi Gupta, a health journalist who had never thought about joining…
A woman who gained 10st (6.3kg) because of a rare hormonal disorder credits one daily exercise for helping her lose the weight without the help of Ozempic in just two years. Hannah Mai, 37, was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in October 2020 after she put on 10st in two and a half years. The condition…
Jun 22, 2025 02:34 PM IST Can weightlifting affect our bones? Vinod Channa busted this myth with workout and nutrition tips. Vinod Channa, the renowned fitness trainer behind Nita Ambani and Anant Ambani’s impressive weight transformations, played a crucial role in helping them achieve their fitness goals through the right blend of diet and workout…
Oliver Whalley, 19, has also battled struggles with his mental and physical health to achieve his record-breaking success Oliver Whalley celebrates his powerlifting win at the European Championships in Wroclaw, Poland(Image: Oliver Whalley) A teenager from Longbenton with autism has won a powerlifting title at the European Championships last Thursday. Oliver Whalley, 19, has also…
