Health And Nutrition
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Mental, physical health and even cognition can shape food preferences
Those with a healthy balanced diet had better brain health, cognitive function and mental health than others, shows research.
Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, The Conversation, Christelle Langley, The Conversation, Jianfeng Feng, The Conversation & Wei Cheng, The Conversation
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Sugar: What is it and how to cut down on its intake
Reduce added sugars and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet to start with.
Grace Marie Jones, The Conversation
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Poor funding, crumbling infrastructure: Gaps persist in India’s food and nutrition schemes
The government has overhauled its food and healthcare system but unless it fixes structural inadequacies, India’s hunger crisis will remain unaddressed.
Deepanshu Mohan, Aryan Govindkrishnan & Jheel Doshi
Trending
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Why is the 2024 Congress manifesto silent on pushing back against majoritarianism? History has clues
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Can reducing salt in your diet help prevent type 2 diabetes, as a new US study recommends?
It only suggested a weak association between adding salt to food and risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Duane Mellor, The Conversation
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What happens to the body’s protein requirements as we grow older?
Protein provides us with energy and is used to repair and make muscle, bones, soft tissues and hormones and enzymes.
Evangeline Mantzioris, The Conversation
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Why maintaining bone density and health is crucial
Just as we can build the strength in our muscles, we can build strength in our bones.
James Edwards, The Conversation
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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High cholesterol: Supplements alone do little but a healthy diet can make a difference
Fibre-rich food, probiotics and a good lifestyle together can help with heart health.
Lauren Ball, The Conversation & Emily Burch, The Conversation
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Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Understanding the science of functional foods
Functional foods like apples contain a variety of bioactive substances, each with a unique function in the body.
Janet Colson, The Conversation
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Why mothers in Gujarat are feeding nutritious rations meant for children to cows
Anganwadi workers say children find the food packets distributed by the government unappetising and prefer hot, cooked meals.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
The Reel
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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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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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How deepening Covid-19 distress has left Indian women malnourished
With job losses and increased costs, women have been prioritising the food security of their families, often at the cost of their own health.
Cheena Kapoor
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Why using vegan cheese to replace its dairy counterpart is not a good idea
Ingredients such as starch and vegetable oils are of little nutritional value.
Richard Hoffman, The Conversation
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Don’t trust research that says a single superfood possesses magical health benefits
Foods are never consumed in isolation and it is incredibly difficult to take this apart in studies.
Gunter Kuhnle, The Conversation, Charlotte Mills, The Conversation & Jeremy Spencer, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins