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  Harvard doctor shares 3 fasting tips for easy weight loss In the quest for weight loss, intermittent fasting has become a popular method, offering various health benefits beyond just weight management. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a renowned gastroenterologist affiliated with both Harvard and Stanford, has shared his top three fasting tips that can help individuals maximize fat burning and improve overall health. Dr. Sethi’s approach to weight loss, based on his clinical experience, highlights the importance of a structured fasting schedule, mindful beverage choices, and a balanced diet. Let’s take a closer look at these tips shared by Dr. Sethi on his Instagram handle. Start with a 12:12 Fasting Schedule Dr. Sethi recommends starting with a 12:12 intermittent fasting schedule, which is considered one of the mildest and most manageable options. In this routine, you fast for 12 hours, followed by a 12-hour eating window. This approach has several benefits, particularly when it comes to impr...

  40 kg in 6 months: Ashish Chanchlani shares how Shah Rukh Khan's tip helped him lose weight, without giving up sweets Ashish Chanchlani, a popular Indian YouTuber known for his comic videos, has shared details of how he lost 40 kg in six months. The transformation began after an encounter with Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, whose words motivated him to start his fitness journey. Chanchlani, who once weighed 130 kg, brought his weight down to 88 kg by following a structured diet and workout plan. In an Instagram post, Ashish shared the moment that changed his perspective on health. Recalling his interaction with Shah Rukh Khan, he wrote, “The moment I approached him, SRK sir held my belly and told me: 'Ashish, please reduce your weight. You'll feel so much better, I guarantee it. Go, friend - go to the gym today itself. Just do this. You're cute and now it's time to get fit. If your life doesn't change, I'll stop giving advice.' I'll never forget h...

  'Ghar ke sher, global zero': Raghuram Rajan asks why India copies well but fails to lead in innovation like TikTok or Porsche India’s growing economic size may soon make it the world’s third-largest economy, but former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan says that without becoming a global innovation leader, this achievement may hold little value. In a column published in ToI, Rajan, now a professor at the University of Chicago, argued that India has failed to create globally recognized product leaders, despite the size of its domestic market and extensive state support for businesses. He says India’s corporate landscape is dominated by domestic giants who remain weak players on the global stage. No global product icons from India Rajan points out that India does not have a single company known worldwide for its products. “We do not have one company that is known across the world for its products,” he writes. “No Nintendo, Sony or Toyota. No Mercedes, Porsche or SAP...

  CTC is Rs 40 LPA but cannot even afford a vacation: CA decodes a 32-year-old techie's financial reality It sounds like the dream, doesn’t it? Rs 40 lakh per annum. Swanky job in tech. A 1.5 crore apartment in Mumbai. A shiny car in the parking lot. From the outside, it’s a picture of success. But peel back the curtain, and the reality is sobering: a 32-year-old IT professional with a CTC of Rs 40 LPA is broke. Not just metaphorically — he literally cannot afford a single stress-free vacation. Welcome to India’s newest illusion: high income with zero financial freedom. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik recently broke down this alarming financial profile on X. CTC: Rs 40 LPA In-hand salary: Rs 2.2 lakh/month Flat in Mulund (Mumbai): Rs 1.5 crore Home loan: Rs 1.25 crore EMI: Rs 1.12 lakh/month Right off the bat, more than 50% of his salary goes toward the home loan. That’s not including maintenance, property tax, or rising interest rates. Add to that: Car EMI: Rs 15,000/month, liv...

  We don’t think much about our kidneys. We mostly focus on what's on the outside, such as taking care of our skin, hair, arms, and legs, but not the internal organs. Kidney health is not on most people’s radar; you will not know just how silently these vital organs can suffer under stress. What will surprise you the most is just how easily these signs can be brushed off: fatigue, swelling, or even just a minor change in urine. But according to the National Kidney Foundation, these subtle signs could be your body’s early warning system. Here’s what one should look out for (source: National Kidney Foundation): Changes in urination Kidney stress often starts with these 5 silent signals and what to do about them One of the earliest and most common symptoms of kidney stress that is the most noticeable is changes in urination, frequency, colour, etc. This could include increased frequency, especially at night or decreased output. Urine may appear foamy or cloudy, suggesting protein leak...

  Beetroot juice has lately acquired popularity because of its benefits in liver health and cleansing. While our bodies are equally capable of cleansing on their own using organs such as the liver, kidneys, and digestive system, some foods can help speed up the process. Beetroot juice, which is high in beneficial compounds, is one of the foods that may improve liver function. How beetroot juice supports liver health Rich in antioxidants Beetroot is packed with betalains, which are pigments known for their powerful antioxidant properties. These antioxidants play an important role in fighting oxidative stress, a condition that can harm liver cells and disrupt their function. By helping to lower oxidative stress, beetroot juice might offer some protection to the liver. Betalains help the body’s natural detox process by boosting the production of enzymes that break down toxins. Contains betaine Betaine is a natural compound contained in beets that keeps our liver in good condition. It ...

  Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is quite common nowadays, which affects millions of individuals worldwide. What makes it so dangerous is the fact that it has the tendency to develop without any obvious or immediate symptoms. Most individuals can be unaware of their elevated blood pressure for years, which adds internal damage to advance quietly in the body. Symptoms, once manifested, can also be confused with other normal day-to-day problems such as stress or weakness. In severe instances, where blood pressure becomes critically elevated, more pronounced symptoms become evident including the like of severe headaches, difficulty in breathing, chest discomfort, irregular heart rhythm, or a feeling of thumping in the chest, neck, or ears. Dizziness, nosebleed, and changes in vision might also be present. These intense signs, however, usually manifest only when hypertension has reached a critical level, for instance, in the event of a hypertensive crisis. As these sharp symptom...

  Heart diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide. More often now that we live in a world that is an overachiever, the lifestyle here is fast and overwhelming. People usually ignore their health and warning signs until it's too late. One of the most dangerous conditions is heart blockage, which occurs when the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. However, early detection is critical. Experts stress that recognizing symptoms can make the difference between timely intervention and a fatal cardiac event. As a landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine found, close to one-third of patients suffering from a heart attack didn't have chest pain. They just had some sort of shortness of breath, tiredness, or nausea, so early diagnosis became all the more important, particularly for women and the elderly. Here are eight warning signs of heart blockage that you should never ignore if ...