LIFESTYLE
Why exercise gets harder the less you do it
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
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!
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
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.
H&M Home all set to launch in India
In time for Spring re-decoration, H&M launches H&M HOME for the brighter days ahead. The brand aims to instill springtime zen in your home. It opens its doors to India by inviting light into living spaces with bright hues and playful shapes, signalling a new beginning for homes focused on optimism and joy.
A healthy summer diet
It is extremely important for us to know this body language and get into a proper dietary habit so that we don't tax our body even more and at the same time support our body's tissues and cells with a nourishing diet to escape from the scorching heat. With a planned diet consisting of a range of refreshing drinks and fruit, we can cool down and face summer heat.
Beauty and Tech
If beauty is ubiquitous, it certainly shares the same bandwidth as tech. And in the discerning eye of the beholder, the camaraderie between the two can certainly make sparks fly in any vanity box! Nykaa, is closing all doors on your FOMO on beauty tech, as it curates and brings to solutions, gadgets, products & brands that will up the ante on your beauty game.
Adverse effects of changing seasons on skin
Besides being the largest organ, our skin is also quite adaptable-when seasons gradually roll on from one to another, it acclimatises to the prevalent one. But even something as adaptable can react adversely when faced with sudden, brutal climate changes.
Astro Zindagi- Weekly Horoscope ( Feb 28 - March 6)
Aries : This is a favourable week for working professionals. A new job opportunity is around the corner, and you must not let it go when it knocks on your door. Business will gain momentum and new partnerships will be formed which will take your venture to the next level. You are likely to receive favourable results in family life. Any ongoing disputes in your family will now come to an end.
Covid vax effectiveness declines after 6 months without boosters: Study
The study indicated that vaccines were 94 per cent effective at preventing hospitalisation 50-100 days after receiving the shot but fell to 80.4 per cent 200-250 days later, with even more rapid declines after 250 days."Unlike most other studies, our data stretched beyond six months, where we found evidence of rapidly waning protection, especially for patients 80 or older," Compton-Phillips said.
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