Soma is an Assistant Editor for the weekend supplement HT 48 Hours. She writes on lifestyle, art and culture.
Articles by Soma Das
Friendship Day special, 6 secrets to make friends as an adult
On Friendship Day 2018, we tell you how to strike up a long-lasting friendship as an adult that will help you feel happier and give you a stronger support system.
Benefits of ghee for weight loss, a teaspoon daily on empty stomach will help you lose weight
Benefits of ghee: While ghee is considered fattening, there are several benefits to it as well and it actually helps you lose weight and detox. Here’s what fitness experts recommend your daily intake should be.
10 healthy things to do before going to bed for weight loss, better sleep
Diet and exercise are not enough to keep you healthy. You must also make these lifestyle changes for optimum weight loss, good sleep and overall well-being.
Video games involving exercise can help obese youngsters lose weight
Is your child overweight and addicted to video games? Don’t panic. A new study says that video games in combination with fitness coaching can ensure weight loss in obese kids as well as lower blood pressure and greater physical activity.
8 relationship tips to navigate social media during a break-up
Social media can be a pain if you just went through a break-up as it throws up constant reminders of your former partner. Here are expert tips on how to deal with it.
A healthy diet means you stay fit during menopause, beat osteoporosis
Menopause diet: What you eat before, during and after menopause can determine your level of fitness, success in weight loss efforts and ability to cope with symptoms.
Diet and exercise plan to stop weight gain on holidays. It’s possible to stay fit
Stop weight gain: You don’t need to ditch your exercise and fitness goals even while holidaying. All you need to do is to focus on your diet and exercise routines.
Iron is not just found in meat, here are 6 foods that are loaded with it
Iron is an essential component of the diet for oxygen supply and production of red blood cells. These 6 foods are the best vegetarian sources of iron.
Best home remedies for acidity and heartburn, these 7 foods in your diet promise quick cure
Best home remedies for acidity: If you complain of acidity and heartburn regularly, you can get rid of the condition by eating certain fruits, herbs and dairy products, and by avoiding unhealthy junk food. Here’s what you need to know.
Teen smartphone usage is linked to rise in ADHD symptoms
Is your teen always on the phone? Beware, excess screen time is linked to a “modest” but significant rise in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study.
Healthy diet plan is key to joint pain relief, here’s what you should choose to eat or ditch
Joint pain relief: Experts say that obesity, gout or even a sprain can trigger joint pain. A healthy diet can help you from joint pain relief. Here’s what experts say you should choose to eat and avoid.
Cancer patients benefit from positive thinking, can boost survival rate
Cancer treatment: Positive emotions could be of great help in fighting cancer, according to this new study.
How to break-up from a toxic relationship, without being nasty or spiteful
How to break-up: Ending a relationship need not be messy or emotionally scarring. Experts suggest ways to ensure both partners are on the same page and are able to move on with minimal mental agony.
Omega 3 fatty acids in diet can prevent cancer from spreading
Omega 3 fatty acids in the diet can protect you to a great extent from growth of cancer, says a new study.
Home remedies for cold and cough, these 6 DIY methods will cure seasonal illnesses for you
Home remedies for cold and cough: Common cold and cough can affect you during any season. Simple tried and tested home remedies can help you fight infections. Here’s a handy guide on what to do.
Side effects of aloe vera could be harmful for you. Watch out for these signs
Aloe vera side effects: Aloe vera is soothing for the skin, helps in weight loss, and can help diabetes patients lower their blood sugar levels, but it also has some harmful effects that you need to know about.
Weight loss diet plan, these 9 superfoods will keep your gut healthy
Weight loss diet plan: If you want to lose weight fast, keep your gut healthy. It will also ensure that you minimise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cancer. Here are 9 foods you should include in your diet plan to boost the good microbes in your body.
Eating an orange a day can keep eyes healthy, reduce risk of macular degeneration
Eating oranges protects you from the eye disorder macular degeneration for which there is no medical cure.
Latte recipe, broccoli is the new superfood everybody’s drinking for weight loss, fitness
Latte recipe: Broccoli Latte is a ‘health’ trend that originated in Australia and is now finding takers around the world. Here’s how it is made and why it is so good for you.
Thyroid problem, everything about symptoms of thyroid imbalance in women and its cure
Thyroid problem: Thyroid imbalance is a common disorder which has symptoms like fatigue and bowel problems. You must consult a doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms because it could have repurcussions on your overall health.
Solar Eclipse 2018, 5 ancient myths about the phenomenon
Solar Eclipse 2018 myth: A partial solar eclipse will take place this Friday the 13th. We dig up 5 superstitions and myths associated with eclipses.
Best exercise tips, just 15 minutes of workout everyday boosts your brain, motor skills
Best exercise tips: Fitness experts say daily exercises help you lose weight and stay fit. Now a new study says just 15 minutes of cardio exercise helps improve brain efficiency and boost your motor skills.
Exercise can lower blood pressure, cut heart disease risk for teenagers
Teenagers who do high-intensity exercise benefit from lower blood pressure levels and a lesser risk of developing heart disease later in life.
Can’t lose weight? Try swimming for weight loss and total fitness
Swimming for weight loss: Swimming is a useful aerobic activity that can boost your weight loss efforts and help you achieve overall fitness and toning.
Mediterranean diet is good for osteoporosis patients, can reduce bone loss
A Mediterranean diet could be the best cure for bone loss in people with osteoporosis, says this new study. Previous studies, too, found that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish, can boost heart health, brain function and reduce risk of dementia.
Diabetes and beer, here’s an expert-approved guide for diabetics to drinking alcohol
Diabetes and beer: Is beer good for diabetics? Diabetes patients are often tempted to drink beer or other alcohol, but are always wary of the dangerous fluctuations in their sugar levels it can cause. Here’s what experts want you to know before you hit the bottle.
Passive smoking may increase snoring risk in kids, could lead to sleep disorders
Passive smoking is not harmless, exposure to it can increase the risk of children developing habitual snoring which can lead to sleep apnoea, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Cycling can boost weight loss, reduce air pollution levels
Cycling to work offers twofold benefits as it saves the environment as well as speeds up the weight loss process, says this new study.
Direct flight to Iceland from December, here are top 10 things to do in Reykjavik and around
Direct flight to Iceland: Come December and direct flights will commence between Delhi and Reykjavik. A world of natural wonders and unique experiences await you. Here’s a check list of the top 10 things to do.
How to lose weight fast, check if unhealthy diet is killing your weight loss plan. Here are 7 signs
Lose weight fast: If you are nowhere near your weight loss goals despite following a healthy diet and regular exercises, what you eat could be nutritionally deficient. Flag these 7 symptoms of an unhealthy diet.
