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People obsessed with diet coke aren’t just chasing taste as studies show your brain may be playing a trickDiet coke obsession: People obsessed with Diet Coke are not just driven by taste, but also by how the brain responds to it. Even though the...
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” — Are modern people losing freedom to society, fear, pressure, and invisible mental control despite living in a more connected world?Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau still drives powerful conversations about freedom, society, mental pressure, and authentic living...
PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
In 1853 a kitchen complaint created a global snack obsession: How the furious chef George Speck trying to mock a customer accidentally created potato chipsPotato chips did more than become a popular snack, they helped transform the way people consumed comfort food. Before packaged chips entere...
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
India cranks up output to cope with enduring cooking gas crisisIndia is grappling with a severe cooking gas shortage. Refineries are increasing output, and new supplies are being sourced globally, inclu...
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
A state in Mexico that consumes more coke than any other place in the worldPeople from all walks of life are severely affected by the overconsumption of Coca-Cola in Mexico. Leading to a health crisis so many lives...
Sweet Dreams: All you may want to know about digital release, plot, cast and trailerJohnny Knoxville stars as Morris, an alcoholic father, in the heartwarming sports dramedy Sweet Dreams. After debuting in limited theaters,...
Decoding the excess love for 'mithai': What makes sweets super addictive?Despite a real market for less sugary sweets, producers continue to trust the addictive power of excess/artificial sweetness.
Why do we love sugar so much? Here is a genetic connection to your sweet addictionInsights into our species' evolutionary history can provide important clues about why it's so hard to say no to sweet.
Don't let sugar cravings get the better of you: Restrict processed foods, stay hydratedSweet treats have forever been an alluring temptation.
- What causes alcohol addiction?
London, June 25 (IANS) Molecular mechanisms including lower levels of a protein in the brain may be the reason why addicts choose alcohol o...
Diwali is over, but the parties aren't! Seven tricks to stay fit and healthyMaking these small and effective changes will save you from the ticking weight-bomb.
Inspite of being a health hazard can sugar be called addictive?Eating sugar was never considered as dangerous as drinking alcohol or smoking, but some psychologists have begun to re-think.
Why do we like the sweet stuff so much?In the old days, when human beings were living in the forest, sweetness was an indication that a particular thing was safe to eat. We knew ...
Hooked to sugar? Time to rehabilitate your taste budsStudies have proven that saccharine is addictive and becomes part of a habitual cycle: the more you have, the more you get attached to it.
Sweet DopamineHere’s the most important lesson I have learnt at the poker table: to be successful at this game, you don’t just have to beat others, you h...