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Fancy a long walk? Hop, skip, and step towards Chennai’s newly designated 8km Health Walk stretch

Fancy a long walk? Hop, skip, and step towards Chennai’s newly designated 8km Health Walk stretch

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There is a steady drizzle at 6.30am and when I look up, the skies are ominous. I am standing at the corner of Besant Avenue road, next to Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Park. There is a new addition to that corner — a towering arch in green and orange. A well-lit sign declares — ‘Healthwalk Start’ […]

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63-year-old homemaker from Kochi wins four gold medals at the recently concluded International Powerlifting Federation championships at Ulaanbaatar

63-year-old homemaker from Kochi wins four gold medals at the recently concluded International Powerlifting Federation championships at Ulaanbaatar

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Reeni Tharakan power lifting at Ulaanbaataar | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Reeni Tharakan hit the gym 10 years ago, at 53, it was driven by a desire to lose weight and stay healthy. The last thing on her mind was powerlifting, let alone winning gold medals at international powerlifting competitions. She won four gold […]

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It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past

It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past

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The paleo diet urges us to mimic our prehistoric ancestors’ food choices. In practice, this means eschewing dairy products, cereals, pulses and processed sugar, and consuming vegetables, fruit, nuts, pasture-raised meat, and wild-caught seafood instead. The paleo diet’s proponents contend that by eating this way, we will lose weight and reduce our risk of chronic diseases. The […]

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Gummies and fizzies for wellness? | We need to talk about nutraceuticals

Gummies and fizzies for wellness? | We need to talk about nutraceuticals

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Karandeep Khanna, 31, first heard of shilajit through friends. The nutrient-rich biomass found in mountain rocks is used in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating effects — most significantly, it is claimed to improve skin and bone health, and boost energy. Some of Khanna’s inner circle were consuming it as a dietary supplement, alongside ashwagandha. He, too, […]

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Data | Risky diet: Which Indian States top fried food and aerated drink consumption

Data | Risky diet: Which Indian States top fried food and aerated drink consumption

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Fizz and fries: Consumption of fried food and aerated drinks vary across States in India Consumption of fried foods and aerated drinks is relatively higher in Goa, many Northeastern and eastern States as compared to the rest of India, according to data from the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS)-5 conducted in 2019-21. According to […]

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Actor Ramya Subramanian on her weight loss journey

Actor Ramya Subramanian on her weight loss journey

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Actor Ramya Subramanian | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mozhi actor Ramya Subramanian, who made her debut as an anchor at the age of 15, says she faced body shaming that forced her to resort to extreme measures, from cutting back drastically on food to working out constantly to hide her “flaws”. Popularly known as VJ […]

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What ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables means for our body

What ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables means for our body

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Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice on the plate. Each colour signifies different nutrients our body needs. The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more. So what […]

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How happy are the people of Gujarat with the provision of basic facilities?

How happy are the people of Gujarat with the provision of basic facilities?

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People are satisfied with the educational and health facilities provided by the BJP-led State government, but gave a mixed response on the provision of various civic amenities People are satisfied with the educational and health facilities provided by the BJP-led State government, but gave a mixed response on the provision of various civic amenities Over […]

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