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Why the internet is obsessed with the "zero gravity" sleep posture
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (240+ words) The zero gravity sleep position involves lying with your head and legs slightly elevated and knees bent, mimicking the posture astronauts use in space to reduce pressure on the spine....
Spurred by his mother's knee pain, this Hyderabad pharmacist built a wearable for chronic pain relief
1+ week, 3+ day ago (908+ words) I remember when my mother and her friends went on a pilgrimage," recalls Surya Maguluri, co-founder and CTO of Litemed. While everyone else walked around easily, my mother could only join them later in the day because she was in…...
Spine surgeon rates sofas for your back: Beanbags score 0, lumbar support gets 10
2+ week, 5+ day ago (583+ words) That soft, sink-in sofa may feel like heaven after a long day, but your spine may strongly disagree. Dr K S Mane, a Karnataka-based spine surgeon, recently rated different types of sofas based on their impact on spinal health, with…...
Soha Ali Khan learns why sleeping on the tummy could be ruining women's skin health: "I find myself flat on my face most times'
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Soha also agreed with her observation and shared, "I have tried, but I find myself flat on my face most times." To verify, we reached out to experts. While skincare routines are important, factors like pressure and fluid distribution during…...
Disha Parmar opens up about her "painful" L4-L5 slipped disc and how regular workouts aided recovery: "My problem can"t be cured"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (224+ words) Actor Disha Parmar, 31, recently opened up about her back pain, revealing that she had a slipped disc. "I had a slipped disc recently. L4-L5. It was in bad condition. Even walking was difficult. Even sitting or standing. General movement. I was…...
Selma Blair shares health update, says she's "relapse-free' amid Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis: "Going out isn't so scary'
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (604+ words) For years, actor Selma Blair spoke openly about the exhaustion, uncertainty and quiet resilience that came with living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In this autoimmune disease, the body attacks the nerves, causing symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and difficulty with movement…...
PGI introduces world's first Na F PET-CT guided precision therapy for chronic pain
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (229+ words) Dr Vishal Kumar, speaking about the genesis of the technique, said, "It all began with a debate that, despite having the best expertise, we were not doing enough for our patients. That introspection led to the development of this novel…...
Malaika Arora addresses her duck walk, reveals it helps manage lower back pain: "My doctor tells me
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) We reached out to Dr Sarang Deshpande, consultant in orthopaedics and joint replacement at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, who said that a duck walk is a controlled walking pattern. "In this movement, the feet are slightly turned inward, and the steps…...
Not a pillar: Orthopaedic surgeons explain why your perfect office posture is actually damaging your spine
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (663+ words) Sitting perfectly straight isn't the answer'and neither is slouching. Orthopaedic experts say the spine is built for movement, not stiffness, and that holding any posture for too long can increase pressure on discs and muscles. In a recent Instagram video,…...
Walking vs. wiggling: Expert verdict on the best way to beat office stiffness
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) Seated calf raises exercise is said to be a good way to keep your blood flowing. But if you have a sedentary lifestyle due to work commitments, is it better to walk to stay active? We asked experts. What is…...