Dopamine Detox: What Science Says, and a Version That Works
Does a dopamine detox actually reset your brain? Doctors at Harvard and Cleveland Clinic say no, but the habit behind it helps. A realistic plan for Indians.
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Amla in Winter: How Much to Eat and the Best Way to Have It
Amla in winter: what the vitamin C numbers say, why raw beats murabba and candy, how much is enough, and who should check with a doctor before amla juice.
How Many Almonds a Day? The Handful Rule for Diwali Dry Fruits
How many almonds a day is right? About a handful (28 g, ~23 almonds) of nuts. Here’s what studies, ICMR-NIN and NHS say about almonds, kaju and dry fruit boxes.
Mixing Cleaning Products: The Diwali Combo That Makes Toxic Gas
Mixing cleaning products like Harpic and bleach can release chlorine gas. Before Diwali cleaning, see which combos to avoid and how to clean safely.
Iron Absorption: The Chai Timing Mistake Most Vegetarians Make
Better iron absorption for vegetarians: why ICMR says skip chai an hour around meals, which foods help, which block iron, and an easy Indian thali checklist.
Why AQI Apps Show Different Numbers (and Which One to Trust)
Why AQI apps disagree in India: CPCB’s Sameer uses the Indian scale and 24-hour averages, IQAir uses the US scale. How to read both and which to trust.
Jaggery vs Sugar: Is Gur Really Healthier? What NIN Says
Jaggery vs sugar: gur keeps a little iron and potassium, but nutrition scientists at NIN say it’s still added sugar. How much is OK and smart swaps this winter.
Adulterated Sweets This Diwali: 7 Checks Before You Buy Mithai
Adulterated sweets peak at Diwali. Seven checks at the mithai shop, the FSSAI iodine test for starch in khoya, and the best-before rule most buyers ignore.
Walking After Meals: What a 10-Minute Walk Does for Your Body
Walking after meals, even for 10 minutes, blunts the sugar rise after food, studies show. When to start, how long to go, and what to do on smoggy nights.
How Much Salt Per Day? Indians Eat 8 g, WHO Says Under 5
How much salt per day is OK? WHO says under 5 g, but an ICMR study found Indians eat 8 g. Where it hides in namkeen and papad, and easy ways to cut back.