Author: Inayah

A new study linked eating more dried fruits with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), revealing that increasing dried fruit intake by around 1.3 pieces a day can reduce its risk by up to 60.8%. The study, published in Nutrition and Metabolism, challenges the existing notion that dried fruits should be avoided because of their high fat and sugar content. However, the potential health benefits of this convenient and delicious snack are being increasingly highlighted through research. Benefits of dried fruits Dried fruits are generally less perishable and easy to take on the go, making them a…

Meta-owned Instagram will allow some researchers to access its data to study the potential impact of the platform on the mental health of teenagers and young adults. This could help assist independent studies on the topic and unveil the factors that contribute to the mental well-being of young people. The Program Meta is collaborating with the Center for Open Science (COS), a nonprofit, to open a small pilot program that will examine the relationship between social media usage and mental health. The program will allow access to Instagram data for a period of six months and could help produce several…

Vicky Kaushal is once again making the rounds on social media, after captivating fans with his electric dance moves in the music video for ‘Tauba Tauba’. Sung by Punjabi artist Karan Aujla, the song is part of Vicky’s upcoming movie Bad Newz, along side Tripti Dimri, which is set to be released this Friday. Yesterday, he sat down for a candid chat on Raj Shamai’s podcast and discussed many things about his life, from his start in Bollywood, his love for Punjabi music and his marriage to Actor Katrina Kaif. The success of ‘Tauba Tauba’ Talking about the internet sensation…

In a chat with Pinkvilla, Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan opened up about various topics, from his upcoming series, ‘Barzakh’, to his journey in Bollywood. He revealed that he is still in touch with co-actors and friends in Indian cinema like Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Karan Johar. “I am in touch, on and off. We talk on chat or phone sometimes.” He also has some producer friends with whom he keeps in touch and maintains a “friendly” and “cordial” equation. He added, “There’s no love lost.” On his relationship with the Kapoors Fawad spoke on his dynamic with his ‘Ae…

Weight loss drugs have been all the rage, gaining popularity in the US and European markets for their high effectiveness. It has been reported that these drugs will soon hit the Indian market as well. The drug, Tirzepatide, is produced by pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly and is sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound. Mounjaro was first made available in the US in 2022 to treat diabetes and Zepbound was approved by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) in 2023 for weight loss. Will the drug be available in India? Tirzepatide recently got its first approval from the…

‘Dal’, a staple in every Indian household, is viewed as a rich source of protein by many, especially those consuming a vegetarian diet. However, in recent years, dietitians have tackled this myth, reiterating that ‘dal’ is primarily a source of carbohydrates. While the ‘dals’ which are made up of lentils, provide many nutritional benefits, fibre and some protein, the overestimation of their protein content can lead to an imbalance in the diet. Protein, an essential macronutrient, is often called the building block of the body, however, it has been seen that the average Indian diet is lacking in this crucial…

Akshay Kumar’s latest film, Sarfira, which was released in cinemas on Friday, earned only Rs 2.40 crore on its first day, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The release clashed with Shankar and Kamal Haasan’s highly-anticipated film Indian 2, which grossed Rs 26 crore on the first day. Sarfira’s debut figures are Akshay’s lowest box office numbers in 15 years, since his ‘8×10 Tasveer’ in 2009, which opened at Rs 1.8 crore. It is also Akshay’s 150th film, making it a milestone in his long career as one of Bollywood’s top actors. About Sarfira Sarfira is a Hindi remake of the…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce, filed in 2016, remains to be finalized even after eight years and a long legal battle. The iconic Hollywood couple were declared legally single in 2019, however, unresolved issues between the two have prevented the divorce from going through. An insider told PEOPLE Magazine on May 10 that the couple is “approaching their final divorce settlements”, but, “it’s not done yet.” Angelina Jolie Asks for Divorce Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016, just two years after their marriage, leaving fans worldwide heartbroken. She claimed irreconcilable differences as the reason and requested for…

Smoking may cause up to 85 per cent more decline in cognitive abilities like memory and speech as compared to non-smokers, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications. UCL researchers conducted the study over 10 years and examined 32,000 adults (aged 50 or above) from 14 European countries. Research Findings The research analysed a combination of four lifestyle factors including alcohol consumption, smoking, social interaction and physical activity and found that the rate of cognitive decline was mainly dependent on whether the participants were smokers. The only exception was smokers who had healthy habits in the…

Misleading advertisements pushing unhealthy foods to consumers are on the rise in the Indian Market due to a lack of legal measures and inadequate monitoring. Public advocacy group Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) released a new report “50 Shades of Food Advertising” on Friday exposing how “seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive” ads promote unhealthy, ultra-processed food products. This raises concern over its harmful impact on public health, considering the alarming rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases in the country.  How Ads Deceive You The study revealed that marketing techniques for unhealthy or high-fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS)…