Tahira Noor Khan is a Senior Correspondent (Lifestyle) at The Indian Express. An alum of AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia and University of Delhi, she likes to write about health, wellness, society, pop culture and trends. She can be reached at tahira.khan@indianexpress.com and tweets at @tahiranoorkhan
July 31, 2023 08:20 IST
"Olive oils are good sources of mono-unsaturated and poly-unsaturated fatty acids and can help prevent heart diseases, glucose intolerance and certain types of cancers,” said Dr Eileen Canday, HOD, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
Fri, Jul 28, 2023July 14, 2023 09:10 IST
Apart from digestion, gut is also responsible for your immunity and good mental health.
Thu, Jul 13, 2023July 13, 2023 09:10 IST
Saliva is primarily composed of water, but it also contains enzymes, electrolytes, mucus, and antibacterial substances.
Mon, Jul 10, 2023July 13, 2023 08:20 IST
Speaking with indianexpress.com, Dr Varsha Gorey, Senior Clinical dietitian, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, shared, “Rice can be part of a healthy meal if it's paired with lean proteins (like beans, tofu, chicken, or fish), a variety of vegetables, and a moderate amount of healthy fats (like olive oil). This provides a balance of macronutrients and ensures you're getting a variety of vitamins and minerals".
Thu, Jul 13, 2023July 12, 2023 12:30 IST
Actor Alaya F says that to make people feel loved and cared for is one thing that her mother has shown her, without trying to drill it into her.
Mon, Jul 10, 2023July 10, 2023 15:00 IST
"Safranal, found in saffron, gives it a distinct taste and aroma. Research shows that it may help improve your mood, memory, and learning ability, as well as protect your brain cells against oxidative stress," said Dr Eileen Canday, HOD, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
Mon, Jul 10, 2023June 14, 2023 12:30 IST
“Butter chicken was born out of the marriage of two cultures. It came into existence when the British were ruling India and is the byproduct of that time as the British wanted to eat Indian food but they probably found it to be very heavy on spice,” Chef Saransh Goila told indianexpress.com.
Thu, Jan 25, 2024May 19, 2023 13:20 IST
"Textile conservation involves the technical, scientific and historic documentation of textiles, with primary focus on their storage and display to preserve their essence and cultural significance," said Smita Singh, independent textile conservation consultant
Fri, May 19, 2023May 10, 2023 13:20 IST
"Nuclear medicine has been available in India for the last 50 years. Whereas, PRRT therapies got US FDA approval last year," says Dr Sameer Sonar, Fellow, Harvard Medical School, USA, Group Director – Nuclear Medicine, PET CT Theranostics,Ruby Hall Clinic Group Hospitals
Wed, May 10, 2023April 19, 2023 12:30 IST
By leveraging technology, such as fitness apps, wearable devices, and online coaching platforms, fit-tech allows individuals to “monitor and track their fitness goals, receive personalised workout and nutrition plans, and access virtual support and motivation from anywhere, at any time
Wed, Apr 19, 2023April 07, 2023 17:30 IST
India recorded its best ever performance after many years at the International Abilympics with one Gold, two Silver, three Bronze and a Medal of Excellence
Fri, Apr 07, 2023March 22, 2023 17:00 IST
One thing that stood out this year at India Design ID 2023 was the growing awareness and consciousness of the design community to make choices that are sustainable and culturally rooted
Tue, Mar 21, 2023March 16, 2023 12:30 IST
Major Dr Ritu Kalra, who started collecting stamps at the age of 3, called it “an ocean of knowledge for all age groups that helps us grow in every field”
Wed, Mar 22, 2023March 08, 2023 17:30 IST
International Women's Day 2023: "Menstrual cramps are caused by the contraction of the uterus, which can lead to pain in the lower abdomen or back. The severity of menstrual cramps can vary from woman to woman and can even vary from one menstrual cycle to another," said Dr M. Rajini, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Tue, Mar 07, 2023February 27, 2023 16:30 IST
“This complex stems from early childhood where an individual is modelled on certain behaviors that are deemed to be ‘appropriate’," said Kritika Zutshi, Clinical Psychologist, Fortis Hospital Kalyan and Mulund said
Tue, Feb 28, 2023February 17, 2023 13:20 IST
Apart from high-risk populations, chemoprevention can also be given to healthy individuals to reduce their risk of getting cancer. “It is called primary chemoprevention”. HPV vaccine that protects against Cervical cancer is an example of the same.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023February 07, 2023 13:20 IST
“Layoffs happen when an employee cannot afford to keep the labour, i.e labour cost is more than the profit it is earning -- this is the economic reasoning behind it,” explained Benhur Ruqsana, a doctoral research fellow specialising in Economics at the Jawahar Lal Nehru University
Tue, Feb 07, 2023January 31, 2023 14:10 IST
"The biggest ditch people tend to fall into is thinking that they need to dedicate many hours of their day to follow a meticulously planned workout," the supermodel added
Tue, Jan 31, 2023