LIFESTYLE
This is how winter impacts heart patients
According to a study, there is about a 2 per cent increase in the risk of getting heart attacks for every 1.8-degree Fahrenheit decrease in temperature. In 2015, another study revealed that if you compare the coldest month of the year to the warmest month of the year there is a 31 per cent increase in heart attacks in the coldest months.
Say hello to healthy mocktails
Winters call for some warm exotic dishes, but what about the drinks? Don't settle for your usual soft drinks when you can prep-up for something fancy in little to no time! As we enter the new year, why not add some lip-smacking healthy mocktails to the list?
Satya Paul : The man who made saree a fashion sensation
Self-taught in fashion designing and with no formal training, Paul launched the first saree boutique in India, L’Affaire in 1980. In absolutely no time, he laid the foundation of his very own label, Satya Paul on April 1, 1985. His venture appealed to the fashion game of the country in the 90s, with its myriad colours, vivid and striking patterns, and eclectic prints as he shattered traditional stereotypical grounds.
Khirsu: A hidden gem of Uttarakhand
There are many destinations to explore here which make the wish list of travellers. Many have been known among the traveller communities but some are unexplored far from the hustle bustle of city life in the lapse of nature.
10 naturopathy and yoga tips for diabetics in winters
People with diabetes face a real challenge during the winter season. The cold weather coupled with reduced physical activity puts stress on the body, causing it to go into a fight-or-flight mode. This results in the release of natural survival hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Consequently, the liver releases more glucose for energy leading to increased blood sugar levels.
Five things every new mom must know
"From breastfeeding to changing diapers, many new things become a part of your daily routine. While taking care of your newborn is important, following a self-care routine should also be a priority for mothers," says Prathibha Babshet, a doctor Ayurveda Expert, R&D, The Himalaya Drug Company.
A beauty pageant spreads awareness about menstrual hygiene
National beauty pageant Diadem Miss India and Mrs India Legacy focussed on women empowerment and spreading awareness about menstrual hygiene with the launch of its campaign #Masiksatya.
UK Whisky 'The Famous Grouse' brand enters India
The whisky brand has been UK's top-selling whisky for many years and a Scan Track report by Nielsen estimated sales of The Famous Grouse exceeding 71 million pounds in the UK off-trade in the 12 weeks to January 2020.
New year reads from upcoming Indian authors
From an in-depth read on ancient India's rich economic history, to a quirky look at the Indian 'arranged marriage drama', and two compelling thrillers written by forthcoming Indian writers, these books will have you turning pages from the beginning of the year.
'Excessive alcohol intake can reduce immune response to vaccines'
Being a member of the state advisory board of the government for Covid-19 and head of the core treatment group of the government for the pandemic, he cleared the air on the interaction between alcohol and Covid vaccine, virus mutation, any after effects of the vaccine and many more such issues, saying that excessive alcohol can reduce the immune response to the vaccines. Here are some excerpts from the exclusive interview
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