Rethinking hygiene: To bathe or not to bathe
For many, showering is a daily ritual, ranging from a quick rinse to an elaborate pampering session. But how necessary is our cleansing routine for health? Dr. James Hamblin, a preventive medicine expert, questioned conventional hygiene practices by experimenting with minimal showering for five years, a journey chronicled in his 2020 book Clean, The New […]
Americans predict Top Health Trends for 2025
A survey, done with 2,000 Americans, revealed what they think the health trends of 2025 will be. The major ones among them will be cutting out processed foods (34%), healthy ageing (33%) and improving gut health (22%). Other trends include using wearable technology (22%) and AI (21%) in healthcare, as well as growing interest in […]
Google inaugurates ‘Ananta’ campus to boost India’s Digital Growth
Google has inaugurated ‘Ananta’, one of its largest global offices, in Bengaluru, reinforcing India’s pivotal role in the company’s digital strategy. A Strategic hub for Innovation India has long been a tech nerve center, driving advancements in startups, app ecosystems, and digital infrastructure. The Ananta campus aligns with Google’s vision to build for and with […]
Gold prices hit record high amid Trade War fears
Gold prices surged to an all-time high of $2,946.85 per ounce, marking the ninth record peak this year. Driven by fears of a potential global trade war, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, investors rushed to gold as a safe-haven asset. With bullion prices up 12% in 2024, market watchers now eye […]
Chatbots in medicine: A helping hand, not a replacement
AI chatbots are emerging as invaluable tools for helping providers make disease diagnoses and navigate difficult medical decisions. Whereas conditions commonly follow diagnostic algorithms or clinical practice guidelines, recommendations for treatment-for instance, preoperative stoppage of anticoagulants for procedures-may call for judgment calls. One research team led by Jonathan H. Chen, MD, PhD, sought to determine […]
Senior living market poised for $130.9 billion growth by 2029
According to Technavio, the global senior living market is expected to emerge with revenues increasing by USD 130.9 billion from 2025 to 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The driving forces behind this growth are the aging baby boomers population and technological progress in long-term healthcare. Nonetheless, staffing problems and workplace […]
The power of Body-Positive content: Transforming body image through Social Media
Body image encompasses our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to appearance, shaped largely by sociocultural influences. Traditional beauty standards have long idealized thinness for women and hypermuscularity for men, linking physical appearance to self-worth. Social media amplifies these pressures with content like “fitspiration,” but it also provides a platform for movements like body positivity, which […]
The rise of sleep retreats and ‘Hurkle-Durkling’ in travel trends
The latest travel trend for 2025, “hurkle-durkling,” fuses relaxation and self-care. It accentuates the need to slow down and rest during holidays. Inspired from a Scottish phrase meaning to lounge about in bed for a whole day, the newly introduced concept is hitting the right chord among travelers craving mental and physical renewal in the […]
Dating in 2025: Intentionality, emotional intelligence and leaving the past behind
Dating in 2024 presented challenges for many, from ghosting to emotionally unavailable partners and the frustrations of dating apps. However, 2025 marks a shift toward intentionality, deeper connections, and alignment in relationships, according to relationship expert Nikquan Lewis. This year, women are prioritizing relationships that align with their values, moving away from superficial connections, and […]
Redefining wealth: How the ‘Underconsumption’ lifestyle is shaping financial freedom
Increasingly more wealthy individuals have started to adopt an ‘underconsumption’ lifestyle, whose purpose is to marginalize frugality, minimalism, and long-term financial security, early retirement, and ultimately financial independence, in an era characterized by consumerism. Are you ready to take the plunge? What is ‘Underconsumption’? Essentially, underconsumption refers to deliberate cutdown of discretionary spending, opting for […]