LIFESTYLE

Drinking wine with meals linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk: Study
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Drinking wine, with meals is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study. The study indicated that consuming moderate amounts of alcohol (no more than 14 grams per day for women and 28 grams per day for men), especially wine, with meals was associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Celebrating food as culture
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The ongoing five-day Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival (MSLF) with its theme 'Lucknowi Bawarchi Khane', showcasing the city's street food, home food, food served in marriages and the one relished during the religious festivals, aims to go beyond the pampering the palate. Also being showcased are exhibits, installations and photo exhibitions around the theme besides an elaborate craft & weaves bazaar with craftsmen and weavers across the country in attendance.
BookEnds | Clandestine Conflict: Literary portrayals of (first?) Cold War
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It is not certain how the situation in Ukraine will pan out, but it is certain, given the western response to Russian actions and the heated rhetoric, that a new Cold War is set to begin. Or rather, the old one is set to resume after a hiatus -- but millennials and further generations may hardly be very familiar with it, notwithstanding the Bond films.
It's baby season in Bollywood
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Many Bollywood celebrities have had a joyous 2021, as they welcomed a new member to their family, embracing parenthood and embarking on a new chapter in their lives.
2022 a rebound year for the wedding industry?
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The wedding industry has had an eventful year in 2021, but like any other industry, it is finding it difficult to reduce its scale of operations and adjust to the new normal. WedMeGood a popular wedding planning platform and app, surveyed the change in the wedding industry in 2021, polling over 3000 users and vendors and analysed over 120,000 data points within the App. The scale of weddings, the effects of Covid-19 on wedding business, and the change in trends were the three major categories.
Astro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope: March 7 - March 13)
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Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for March 7-13
Why exercise gets harder the less you do it
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Doing less exercise could deactivate a vital protein in the body, causing further inactivity and making exercise more difficult, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered that deactivating the Piezo1 protein, a blood flow sensor, reduces the density of capillaries carrying blood to the muscles. This restricted blood flow means activity becomes more difficult and can lead to a reduction in how much exercise is possible, the team found.
Boost your physical and mental health
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You are what you eat! The secret to good health often lies in one's reach - in one's own kitchen, if only one remembers to look. From nutrient-dense and healthy lentils and flours to natural alternatives to calorie-heavy processed foods, kitchen shelves are full of ingredients that are both healthy and delicious if whipped up the correct way.Here are some foods suggested by Jyothi Sri Pappu, CEO and Founder of Nutreat Life.
Quirky facts about Pistachios!
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This underrated yet utterly wholesome nut is known for its unique health benefits and was preferred by legends and aristocrats throughout history. Pistachios are a nutritious snack that can bridge hunger between meals, helping to avoid over-eating at mealtimes. It is a great alternative to other snacks that are high in added sugars and saturated fats.
A Fashionable Metaverse Experience
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The term metaverse denotes a new generation of virtual reality, in which new technologies will make online interaction increasingly like that experienced in the real world. Thanks to investments announced in this area by companies like Facebook, the metaverse has established itself in just a few months as the computing platform of the future, with incredible potential from a media and creative perspective.
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