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Your Gut Needs Extra Attention During Heatwave: 7 Expert Tips You Shouldn't Miss
Your gut needs extra attention during a heatwave. Dr Alok Sandipan and Dr Meera Radhakrishnan share expert tips to avoid gastrointestinal issues in summers.
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Doctor Explains: Can Thick, Dark Curtains Help You Stay Healthy Indoors During A Heatwave?
Many people instinctively shut heavy dark curtains during peak afternoon heat to keep sunlight away. While this may appear helpful, doctors warn that dark-coloured fabrics absorb radiant heat instead of reflecting it.
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Don't Throw Away Mango Seeds This Summer! Doctor Explains How They Protect Your Skin In A Heatwave
Dr Deepali Bhardwaj explains how mango seeds can protect your skin during a heatwave. Here is how you should use them for their multiple skin health benefits and some side effects that they can cause.
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Nutritionist Explains: Can Eating Cold, Curd-Based Dishes Actually Help During A Heatwave?
Curd rice, buttermilk, fruits and chilled homemade meals may support hydration and digestion during heatwaves, experts say. However, doctors warn that food hygiene, balanced nutrition and avoiding excessive icy or processed foods are equally importan
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The 9 Days Of 'Nautapa': A Medical Guide To Surviving India's Hottest Micro-Season
The 9 days of intense heat need active measures to make sure that your body is protected. Dr Vandana Garg explains how to survive India's hottest season effectively.
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Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
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These 7 Common Mistakes Are Secretly Increasing Body Heat
Certain everyday practices may be building up heat and making you feel warmer than you should. Here are some common mistakes that can secretly increase body heat and tips on how to avoid them.
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Intense Workout During Heatwave: Safety Tips And Risks Explained
During a heatwave, the body struggles to regulate its internal temperature. Exercising in hot summer weather forces your body to fight two internal battles simultaneously: producing energy for movement and struggling to dump excess heat.
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Indoor Heatwave Safety: 7 Expert-Backed Ways To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
Indoor heatwave safety needs to be practised along with outdoor safety. Dr Sanjay Verma explains how to keep your home cool this summer and when to seek medical attention.
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Why Summer Heat Is Triggering More Fatigue And Burnout Cases? Doctor Answers
Many people are noticing a different kind of exhaustion. Even without doing heavy work, they feel tired for long hours, struggle to stay focused, and experience low energy throughout the day.
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Can Eating Chilled Fruits Help During Indian Heatwaves? Here's What You Should Know
Watermelon slices from the refrigerator, cold muskmelon, grapes, and oranges are common summer snacks in Indian homes. But can eating chilled fruits really help during heatwaves? Read on to know more.
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Self-Medication Mistakes To Avoid During Dangerous Heatwaves
Doctors warn that self-medicating during heatwaves may worsen dehydration, kidney stress, and heat illness. Here are the common medication mistakes people make during extreme summer temperatures and why they can be risky.
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How Heat Exhaustion May Spiral Into Deadly Heat Stroke
This silent escalation from heat exhaustion to heat stroke is claiming lives across India even as temperatures soar to 45 degrees once again. While official numbers may understate the crisis, the warning from doctors is clear: what starts as manageab
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Fruit Ice Cubes vs Frozen Broth: Which Cool-Down Method Is Better During Heatwaves?
Fruit ice cubes and frozen broth are used to cool down during a heatwave. Here is what you need to know about each of them and how to make sure that you hydrate safely.
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"Parents Report Surge In Illness, Irritability And Appetite Loss In Toddlers Amid Heatwave," Paediatrician Shares Safety Tips
Young children have a higher body temperature and less efficient mechanisms for regulating their body heat, making them susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Your Gut Needs Extra Attention During Heatwave: 7 Expert Tips You Shouldn't Miss
Your gut needs extra attention during a heatwave. Dr Alok Sandipan and Dr Meera Radhakrishnan share expert tips to avoid gastrointestinal issues in summers.
-
Doctor Explains: Can Thick, Dark Curtains Help You Stay Healthy Indoors During A Heatwave?
Many people instinctively shut heavy dark curtains during peak afternoon heat to keep sunlight away. While this may appear helpful, doctors warn that dark-coloured fabrics absorb radiant heat instead of reflecting it.
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Don't Throw Away Mango Seeds This Summer! Doctor Explains How They Protect Your Skin In A Heatwave
Dr Deepali Bhardwaj explains how mango seeds can protect your skin during a heatwave. Here is how you should use them for their multiple skin health benefits and some side effects that they can cause.
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Nutritionist Explains: Can Eating Cold, Curd-Based Dishes Actually Help During A Heatwave?
Curd rice, buttermilk, fruits and chilled homemade meals may support hydration and digestion during heatwaves, experts say. However, doctors warn that food hygiene, balanced nutrition and avoiding excessive icy or processed foods are equally importan
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The 9 Days Of 'Nautapa': A Medical Guide To Surviving India's Hottest Micro-Season
The 9 days of intense heat need active measures to make sure that your body is protected. Dr Vandana Garg explains how to survive India's hottest season effectively.
-
Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
-
These 7 Common Mistakes Are Secretly Increasing Body Heat
Certain everyday practices may be building up heat and making you feel warmer than you should. Here are some common mistakes that can secretly increase body heat and tips on how to avoid them.
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Intense Workout During Heatwave: Safety Tips And Risks Explained
During a heatwave, the body struggles to regulate its internal temperature. Exercising in hot summer weather forces your body to fight two internal battles simultaneously: producing energy for movement and struggling to dump excess heat.
-
Indoor Heatwave Safety: 7 Expert-Backed Ways To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
Indoor heatwave safety needs to be practised along with outdoor safety. Dr Sanjay Verma explains how to keep your home cool this summer and when to seek medical attention.
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Why Summer Heat Is Triggering More Fatigue And Burnout Cases? Doctor Answers
Many people are noticing a different kind of exhaustion. Even without doing heavy work, they feel tired for long hours, struggle to stay focused, and experience low energy throughout the day.
-
Can Eating Chilled Fruits Help During Indian Heatwaves? Here's What You Should Know
Watermelon slices from the refrigerator, cold muskmelon, grapes, and oranges are common summer snacks in Indian homes. But can eating chilled fruits really help during heatwaves? Read on to know more.
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Self-Medication Mistakes To Avoid During Dangerous Heatwaves
Doctors warn that self-medicating during heatwaves may worsen dehydration, kidney stress, and heat illness. Here are the common medication mistakes people make during extreme summer temperatures and why they can be risky.
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How Heat Exhaustion May Spiral Into Deadly Heat Stroke
This silent escalation from heat exhaustion to heat stroke is claiming lives across India even as temperatures soar to 45 degrees once again. While official numbers may understate the crisis, the warning from doctors is clear: what starts as manageab
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Fruit Ice Cubes vs Frozen Broth: Which Cool-Down Method Is Better During Heatwaves?
Fruit ice cubes and frozen broth are used to cool down during a heatwave. Here is what you need to know about each of them and how to make sure that you hydrate safely.
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"Parents Report Surge In Illness, Irritability And Appetite Loss In Toddlers Amid Heatwave," Paediatrician Shares Safety Tips
Young children have a higher body temperature and less efficient mechanisms for regulating their body heat, making them susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
