LIFESTYLE
Easy ways to weight gain
For thin people, it is very easy to start eating food full of fat to gain weight quickly, but it's an unhealthy and dangerous way. Lakshita Jain, Certified Clinical Dietician, Lecturer, Diabetes Educator, Meat Technologist, and Founder of NUTR shares a complete weight gain meal plan that should consist of whole multi-grains, vegetables, fresh fruits, protein and dairy products.
When is Covid most transmissible? Study offers insight
A new study by Boston University researchers has found that individuals infected with the virus are most contagious two days before, and three days after they develop symptoms. The study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, also found that infected individuals were more likely to be asymptomatic if they contracted the virus from a primary case.
Covid jab response low for some people with weak immune system
Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the UK said the group includes people with vasculitis disease -- inflammation of the blood vessels -- who are taking a strong medicine called rituximab, the BBC reported. The study, published as a pre-print by The Lancet medical journal, enrolled 2,583 patients including those with cancer, inflammatory arthritis, diseases of the kidney or liver.
All you need to know about a cellular detox and cleansing
Most of the foods we eat contain pesticides, animal hormones, other toxins, and antibiotics which decrease the ability of our liver and colons to naturally detoxify and digest these foods. When the liver and colon are not working properly and expel such toxins, the whole body turns toxic! This toxicity produces a variety of symptoms such as inability to lose weight, fatigue, skin pigmentations and allergies etc.
Integrate thoughtfully created and responsibly sourced products into your daily routines
The online thematic pop-up store called is a first of its kind intellectual property dedicated to recreating the pop-up experience virtually. 'The Limited' will feature a seasonal series offering the best in fashion, home, gourmet foods, and beauty from India's finest brands. The first edition is the 'Conscious Edit', where the curated online store will bring together collections from designers and brands across fashion.
This season's couture focus is the Indian wedding
Designer Gaurav Gupta's 'Universal Love' was inspired by the expanse and the grandeur of the cosmos. His larger than life film, 'Mirror of the Sky' shot at the beautiful Taj Faluknama, Hyderabad, perfectly encapsulated the mood of the collection which celebrated love in its many avatars. Concept lehengas, hybrid gowns and glamorous styles in space greys, pale pinks and bold blues were the highlight of his collection. For menswear, the designer opted for tuxedos, jackets, flared trousers and bandhgalas in subtle blacks, whites and teal.
The truth about products that claim to kill 99.9% germs
Preventive hygiene products including sanitisers and handwashes, home care products like floor and toilet cleaners, come with a disclaimer that they kill 99.9 per cent, or 99.99 per cent, of common bacteria and fungi. We have seen it in ads, read them on labels ad nauseum. But have you stopped to consider what this actually implies. A claim such as 99.99 per cent germ kill may not be a plausible promise.
Tips to help keep children safe from Covid-19
According to Jeeson C Unni, Consultant Paediatrician, Aster Medcity, Aster DM Healthcare, children are as vulnerable to the novel coronavirus as adults. Studies have shown that infection and transmission in children and adults are similar. As many Indian states reopen schools and invite children back to the classroom, it is crucial to remember to behave in a Covid-appropriate manner at all times.
Debunked: Six myths about protein powder
It is natural to come across the conversation of protein supplementation, that if done correctly, can help you in building lean muscle mass and aid muscle recovery after a rigorous gym session. Chances are, you have also come across certain myths surrounding protein intake, especially the commonly-consumed whey protein.
A friendship-kinship like no other
This Raksha Bandhan, we take a look at Bollywood's half siblings -- who might have not spent their entire childhood together and might not share the same set of parents, but they've still got each other's back. And, they're giving us all kind of modern family goals.Siblings make for the best of friends. It's a different kind of friendship -- unfiltered, pure and entertaining, a bond which is irreplaceable.
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