Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more
Newly opened Greater Chennai Corporation Gym in Chintadripet | Photo Credit: RAGU R This community gymnasium for women in Chintadripet focuses on functionality. Luxury hasn’t kept up with functionality, but no one is complaining. The mural depicts a woman undergoing training, giving it an eye-catching atmosphere without going too far. Although it’s a compact gym, … Read more
Our love of sugar once helped our foraging ancestors reap more benefits from rare, high-energy foods. Today, we’re bringing us back to the store at 10pm to satisfy your cheeky chocolate cravings. We do this even though we know a lot of physical and metabolic risks. excess sugar, obesity, diabetes, etc. tooth decayand even memory … Read more
Health and wellness supplements have been getting a lot of attention lately, promising improvements to hair, nails, skin, heart health, weight management, mood regulation, and more. People pay hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars for these so-called miracle drugs, which may or may not give you the results you want. But one of the most … Read more
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Young people participate in digital detox activities at the National Youth Internet Dream Village in Seoul in 2025. [National Center For Youth Internet Addiction Treatment] The irresistible allure of a sleek, rectangular device with access to a bottomless feed curated by customized algorithms has sparked a reactionary impulse in some South Koreans. Digital detox, also … Read more
Punitive plan of facial exercises. Deliberate starvation. Changing the shape of the jawline and cheekbones by breaking them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme actions in a practice called Lookmaxing (the effort to maximize one’s appearance at all costs), which has amassed a huge following on social media, mostly … Read more
4 minute readpuneMay 24, 2026 10:31 PM IST Written by Dhani Sarwateh At the age of 19, most young people start thinking about going to university. Omkar Chincholkar was thinking of a way to keep his family from losing everything. With no safety net, a Pune-born engineering student unexpectedly made a decision that would become … Read more
Starting your morning with these movements is very beneficial for balance. Middle age is a time to be conscious of balance. Falling and injuring yourself is common, so balance exercises are important. These problems begin to develop at this stage in life as joint stiffness and decreased sensory function occur, as well as a natural … Read more
Britain’s anxious young people struggle with the demands of modern workplaces, government adviser warns Anxiety, depression and increasing reliance on technology are making it difficult for young people to adapt to the modern workforce, a UK government adviser has warned. Alan Milburn will tell governments and businesses that flexible working and appropriate mental health support … Read more
During my early adolescence, I actively avoided exercise. I was keenly aware that my health was failing. Fear of embarrassment kept me stuck. I was worried that people would laugh at me if they saw me trying to exercise. That fear created a vicious cycle that led to low self-esteem, increased anxiety, and an even … Read more