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Should You Weigh Yourself Every Day?
A daily number misleads, because water and food shift weight by a kilo or two from one day to the next. Once a week, at the same time, tells you far more.
22 September 20261 min read
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Is Tea on an Empty Stomach a Bad Idea?
Plenty of people get acidity and unease from tea on an empty stomach. If it does not trouble you, it is not a concern — but eating something alongside is better.
22 September 20261 min read
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How Much Salt Should You Eat in a Day?
Less than 5 grams a day is the advice for adults — roughly a teaspoon. Indian diets often carry considerably more than that.
20 September 20262 min read
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Why Do Dark Circles Appear Under the Eyes?
The commonest reasons are short sleep, genetics, and skin thinning with age. Not every dark circle is about tiredness.
20 September 20261 min read
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Should You Sleep Right After Eating?
Leaving 2 to 3 hours between eating and sleeping is better. Lying down straight after a meal gives many people heartburn and a heavy feeling.
18 September 20261 min read
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How Many Steps Should You Walk in a Day?
For most adults, 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day is a good target. The 10,000 figure is not a requirement — the benefit starts well before it.
18 September 20261 min read
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How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Need?
Most adults need 7 to 9 hours a night; children and teenagers need more. The requirement shifts with age, but "I manage on less" holds true for very few people.
16 September 20261 min read
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How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day?
For most adults, 2 to 3 litres of fluid a day is enough — and that includes what comes from food and other drinks. Heat, sweat and hard work raise it.
12 September 20261 min read
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What Should You Eat First Thing in the Morning?
Start with something carrying protein and fibre — soaked almonds, fruit, curd or dalia. There is no single "miracle" food you need on an empty stomach.
10 September 20261 min read