Manu Vipin

While chronic stress and high cortisol can increase appetite and promote belly fat storage, social media heavily oversimplifies the science. Real medical conditions causing high cortisol—like Cushing's Syndrome—are rare, and the so-called cortisol-lowering supplements and detoxes lack scientific proof. Before we get into myths and facts, let's discuss what cortisol really is.

High humidity forces your body's cooling systems to work harder than usual, leading to fatigue. Studies show that when relative humidity exceeds 60 per cent, the air contains enough moisture to slow down the evaporation of sweat from your skin, making it harder for your body to cool itself effectively. This can trigger a series of physiological stress responses that drain your energy reserves.

With Meer Moti: The Sequel, the designer returns to a deeply personal source of inspiration: her mother's collection of pearls, vintage buttons, and little keepsakes gathered over a lifetime

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Skincare has to evolve as you grow older. However, age is not the only factor that influences your daily skin and hair care routine. Different seasons bring different challenges. Meanwhile, milk tea or coffee with hot, fried snacks that we gorge on during the rains can bring their own set of skin woes.

With Sona Chaandi, House of Shilpi Gupta reimagines the preciousness of Indian jewellery through the language of textiles Updated on

All the excruciatingly hot days are behind us, and the monsoon is here. But with the monsoon come other challenges. It is the season of flu and many bacterial and fungal infections. To stay healthy, you need to upgrade the ingredients in your kitchen. The good news is that you don't have to look for any exotic items. All you need are ingredients that are easily found in the Indian pantry and can help you beat seasonal ailments with small changes.

Jaipur-based Sutra redefines wearable art with intricate animal and floral brooch designs Updated on min read

This is one of the most-searched questions, but the honest answer is: there's no evidence that it actually does, although some traditions say wearing your birthstone brings good luck. It is not a guarantee, but it is a charming belief. Don't count on the results. If you like wearing your birthstone, wear it.

On a rainy afternoon, milk tea with a dash of cardamom is a popular choice. But why limit yourself to tea when you can explore a world of monsoon-special drinks that will keep you refreshed and add variety to your rainy days? Here are a few of our favourite picks.