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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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants