Health And Wellness
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
There isn’t as much scientific evidence to support its popularity as a health tonic as some influencers might like to think.
Stephen Hughes, The Conversation
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What Hannah Arendt’s philosophy says about not taking criticism personally
The distinction between who and what we are reminds us to uncouple our sense of self-worth from the opinions of others.
Samantha Fazekas, The Conversation
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Instead of buying your way to wellness, try this five-step method for wellbeing
Long-term wellbeing comes from a committed pursuit of both pleasure and meaning.
Ben Gibson, The Conversation & Victoria Ruby-Granger, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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May in fiction: Cool down this summer with these six just-published novels
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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A work in progress, helping others: Lessons from a course on happiness
Unless we keep working at it, the improvements are temporary.
Sarah Jelbert, The Conversation & Bruce Hood, The Conversation
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Wearable tech can give varying measures, but any exericse that keeps the heart pumping is good
High-intensity exercisers build muscle and improve insulin resistance and cardiovascular health similar to moderate-intensity exercisers but faster.
Jason Sawyer, The Conversation
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Chocolate may be beneficial for your heart and good for your mental state
Cacao is a medicinal wonder that contains many different active compounds which can evoke pharmacological effects within the body, like medicines or drugs.
Dan Baumgardt, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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How true is the belief that moderate drinking can be beneficial for health?
Many studies exaggerate the benefits of moderate drinking due to methodological flaws.
James M Clay, The Conversation & Tim Stockwell Scientist, The Conversation
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How digital mindfulness can help employees reduce ‘technostress’
Things as simple as stepping away from technology for a short period or avoiding multitasking can help.
Elizabeth Marsh, The Conversation
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Why the antidote to our lack of time may lie in the natural world
Being in nature may change how we experience time and, perhaps, even give us the sense of time abundance.
Ruth Ogden, The Conversation & Jessica Thompson, The Conversation
The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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How much stress is too much and what can you do about it?
Good stress can even be good for your health. But toxic stress can wear down your stress response system with lasting effects.
Lawson R Wulsin, The Conversation
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Scientific strategies on how to keep your New Year resolutions
Resolutions are like goals and putting time into planning your resolution can increase your success.
Scott Lear, The Conversation
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Wordle, health, learning and more: What is it about activity streaks that makes them so compelling?
By tapping into various psychological drivers of behaviour, streaks can motivate people in several ways.
Danny Weathers, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat