As consumers, we often overlook the importance of hygiene and safety when it comes to eggs. Compared to store-bought eggs, which are usually sanitised and cleaned, those bought from local vendors or markets are believed to come straight from farms, without any sterilisation. Meaning, they may carry the risk of bacterial infections. That’s why doctors...
Recently, we came across a Quora user’s question: ‘Why is it that I need to take insulin if my blood sugar reading is 7.6? My doctor insists, and I don’t want to. Can I resist the doctor?’, and we decided to seek some informative insights. Here’s what we found. “7.6 per cent reading (usually from...
When TV actor Yuvika Chaudhary opened up about her IVF journey, she revealed a story that countless couples silently live through. Speaking to Hauterrfly, Yuvika shared that it took her three years and several failed attempts before she finally conceived her daughter, Ekleen, through IVF in 2024. What she hadn’t anticipated, however, was how distressing...
Do you sleep until noon every day? Well, whether it is out of habit or owing to work timings, have you ever wondered what this sleep-wake pattern does to your health? Sleeping until noon every day for six months can shift, and sometimes disrupt, your body’s circadian rhythm —the internal clock that coordinates sleep, hormones, metabolism,...
Continuous sleep is a modern habit, not an evolutionary constant, which helps explain why many of us still wake at 3am and wonder if something’s wrong. It might help to know that this is a deeply human experience. For most of human history, a continuous eight-hour snooze was not the norm. Instead, people commonly slept...
The famous ABC juice — made from apples, beetroots, and carrots — is believed to be an excellent detoxifier and a fantastic immunity booster. But celebrity macrobiotic coach Dr Shilpa Arora believes that the juice is loaded with hidden sugars that can spike your insulin levels. Taking to Instagram, she suggested trying an ‘ABC achaar’...
Chia seeds are packed with fibre, helping maintain gut health and regular bowel movements. They are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and energy-boosting nutrients that keep you feeling full and satisfied. When eaten on an empty stomach, they can aid digestion and support metabolism. However, not everyone should consume chia seeds freely. According...
Some Bollywood stars come from humble backgrounds, having endured years of struggle and hard work that paved the way for their current success and stardom. Sidharth Malhotra too has a similar story to share, one that includes living in shoebox apartments in Mumbai, knocking on production houses’ doors and numerous small gigs before landing Student...
A new study suggests that going on longer walks may have more health benefits than taking the same number of steps a day over multiple short walks. Hundreds of studies have shown that higher step counts are tied to lower risk of dementia, Type 2 diabetes and other health issues. But how best to get...
Electrolytes are not just a buzzword; they are essential minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in water and keep your body running smoothly. Our bodies get these electrolytes from the food we eat and the fluids we drink. They help perform various bodily functions, such as moving...
