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Are your kids gorging on unwanted calories?

September 17, 2016 SrijitaAre, calories, gorging, Kids, On, unwanted, Your

Kids having popcorn (Thinkstock) Watching advertisements or online videos on mouth-watering food, does give rise to intense cravings for many of us, and, more often than not, it leads to over-indulgence. If this is what we adults go through, imagine what kids feel. A recent study found that children are likelier to have extra calories post watching advertisements for ‘unhealthy’ food. There have been many similar studies done that have come to the conclusion that ads showing high calorie, low nutrient, energy-dense foods affect children as young as two and…

Why folks are obsessing over oil-based cleansers

September 9, 2016 SrijitaAre, cleansers, folks, obsessing, oil-based, Over, Why

This one is going to break age-old notions that you may have heard all along of how ‘oil clogs the pores’, how it’s ‘bad for sensitive skin’ and more. But if the latest hype is anything to go by, oil-based face cleansers are becoming the new skin obsession. A case in point is how more celebs are turning to coconut oil to remove make-up as it is anti-inflammatory and a skin softener. Here’s more… HOW IT WORKS Derived from natural plant oils, these cleansers use oil instead of the…

Are you a gym-braggie?

September 9, 2016 Srijitaa, Are, gym-braggie?, You

After the selfie, it was time for the braggie — a term used when you click your photos and post them online just to show off to friends and family. It got extremely popular with one in 10 people resorting to doing this. Mostly taken on holidays while glamping and those luxe hiking trips, the braggie was all over social media. And the one that’s been catching the fancy of late, is shot in an entirely different scenario — the gym! Flex and pout There seems to be no better…

Hangry, are you?

August 30, 2016 SrijitaAre, Hangry, You

Science agrees that ‘hanger’ is a real physiological reaction and not just useful slang. How can you manage your raging tummy? Ever notice kids getting cranky as mealtime approaches? ‘Hangry’ is the latest portmanteau term (hungry+angry) to join the dictionary of urban slang. Kids though are not the only ones susceptible to fits of rage as their blood sugar drops. If you find yourself getting crotchety as a meeting drags into lunch or if you miss a snack, here’s how you can get through it without losing your cool. Why…

Dieting Guide: 6 Things You Are Probably Doing Wrong

August 18, 2016 Srijita6, Are, Dieting, doing, guide, Probably, Things, Wrong, You

Haven’t we all resorted to some type of dieting at least once in our lives? Dieting mirrors – at times a desperate measure taken to achieve weight loss – a way to make a change in lifestyle. The concept of dieting stems from the idea of restriction, you deprive your body off a certain element, fulfill its requirement with something else and there you have it, your body starts reacting differently, exhibiting tangible changes. However, the road to weight-loss and maintaining equilibrium deep within, is nothing short of a task,…

Car drivers are heavier than cyclists: Study

August 15, 2016 SrijitaAre, Car, cyclists:, Drivers, heavier, Study, Than

People who drive cars as their main form of transport are on average four kilos heavier than those who cycle, according to a study. The researchers studied how different forms of transport relate to levels of physical activity, and consequently people’s health. Researchers have so far monitored 11,000 volunteers in seven European cities, asking them how they move around the city, which mode of transport they use and how much time they spend travelling. The team also asked volunteers to record their height and weight, and to provide information about…