A drink with friends is often less about the alcohol and more about the vibe. But alcohol comes with its own health concerns, and it is not just limited to being good or bad. So, is there any safe amount, or does having a drink occasionally significantly impact your health? Experts say the answer depends...
3 min readNew DelhiSep 6, 2026 09:00 PM IST Twinkle Khanna feels nothing makes you question an innocent-looking lauki quite like wondering what came home on it from the sabzi market. In an episode of Spacelift by Tweak India, the author shared her go-to veggie-washing trick to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination and tummy...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 6, 2026 07:00 PM IST Anahat Singh has a peculiar bedtime ritual. The squash player, who recently represented the country at the Asian Games and became the first Indian to win the Junior World Championships, spoke at length about her guilty pleasure on Raj Shamani’s podcast, The Figuring It Out Co....
4 min readNew DelhiSep 6, 2026 05:55 PM IST Can lowering your blood sugar be as simple as moving your calves while sitting? According to longevity and disease reversal expert Dr Vishakha Shivdasani, the answer may be more nuanced than it sounds. In a recent Instagram video, Dr Shivdasani highlighted the role of the soleus...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 6, 2026 03:55 PM IST Dr Shilpa Arora, celebrity macrobiotic coach, swears by a ghee fast every evening. She finishes dinner at 6.30 pm and doesn’t eat again until 11 am the next morning, except for ghee. “During the approximately 16-hour fast, I don’t have anything other than water and half...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 6, 2026 11:00 AM IST If you’re young, healthy and symptom-free, it’s easy to assume that regular blood tests and health check-ups aren’t necessary. But some conditions—including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol—can develop silently, without obvious warning signs. At the same time, getting every possible test every...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 6, 2026 06:00 AM IST Nutritionist and content creator Deepsikha Jain’s simple hack to boost your rice with more fibre and protein has us thinking. “If I were your nutritionist, here’s why I would ask you to add a cup of green peas to your rice,” she started off her latest...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 5, 2026 08:00 PM IST An eye drop bottle may carry an expiry date months away, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can safely use it until then. Once you open the bottle, repeated handling and environmental exposure can introduce microorganisms, potentially turning a seemingly harmless bottle into a source of...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 5, 2026 07:00 PM IST Karishma Tanna recently welcomed her first baby home, and during her pregnancy, swore by nutritionist Shweta Shah’s valuable tips and tricks to stay healthy. In a recent chat, Shah shared that if you’re feeling anxious, try enjoying a banana with a pinch of elaichi (cardamom) powder...
4 min readNew DelhiSep 5, 2026 03:55 PM IST Fibre plays an important role in digestive health. It not only prevents constipation but also improves gut health by allowing food particles to ferment and break down more effectively. However, instead of relying on a natural, fibre-rich diet loaded with vegetables and fruits, people often turn...
