Tapatrisha Das is a Lifestyle Journalist at Hindustan Times. She covers health, mental health, relationships, festivals, fashion and travel. She is passionate about narrating interesting stories in the lifestyle space.
Articles by Tapatrisha Das
Beat the heat: Prevent acne and breakouts from sweaty skin with these tips
From cleansing to moisturising and applying gel-based sunscreen, here are a few tips to prevent acne during the summer season.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:56 PM IST
Tuberculosis and nutrition: How diet plays a role in treatment and recovery
From eggs and fishes to pulses and cottage cheese, know the food items that can help in boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from tuberculosis.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:07 PM IST
Monogamy vs. polygamy: Study explains which relationship structure is healthy
The study observed that monogamy and polygamy are both healthy relationship structures with identical reports of happiness and sexual satisfaction.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:27 PM IST
Nutritionist shares hormone-balancing foods that can ‘help reduce PCOS symptoms’
From sweet potatoes to flax seeds to cinnamon, know the benefits of having these foods everyday to fight PCOS.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 03:37 PM IST
Colorectal cancer: Doctor explains early warning signs we should not ignore
From rectal bleeding to sudden weight loss or fatigue, here are the early warning signs of colorectal cancer that demands immediate medical intervention.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 01:49 PM IST
Craving a glass of soda? Study warns you might fall prey to molecular addiction
The study observed how regular sugar consumption can alter the intestines to crave sugar more than other nutrients.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 01:30 PM IST
Meet needs of children with learning disabilities with these teaching methods
From assistive technology to reducing sensory overload of children, know these teaching methods to assist children with learning disabilities.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:58 PM IST
Pre-Eid skincare: Expert shares tips to treat sun-exposed skin before Eid
From drinking plenty of water to applying a cooling face gel to soothe the skin, follow these tips to treat sun-exposed skin before Eid celebrations.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:50 PM IST
Can smoking, alcohol, caffeine affect fertility in men, women?
Smoking, caffeine and alcohol can have drastic effects on reproductive health of both men and women. Know the ill-effects.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:32 PM IST
Gastrointestinal cancer: Doctor explains how diet, lifestyle can prevent it
From increasing fibre intake to staying hydrated and exercising regularly, know healthy diet and lifestyle tweaks to prevent gastrointestinal cancer.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 03:28 PM IST
Planning to buy a phone for your child? Study says, hold it off: Here's why
The study observed how more screen exposure in childhood can lead to stress and depressive symptoms in teenage.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 03:07 PM IST
Colorectal cancer and smoking: Surgeon explains link, prevention tips
Tobacco consumption has been observed to cause 18-30% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Know the causes and prevention tips to follow.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:21 PM IST
Is protein enough for weight loss? Fat loss coach says what to do instead
“Eating more protein isn’t enough,” wrote Mahtab Ekay as she noted down what we can do instead for faster weight loss.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:43 PM IST
Psychologist shares valuable tips to help your teen with emotional regulation
From fostering healthy communication to opting for therapy, know the ways to manage emotional dysregulation in teenagers.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 04:34 PM IST
Fitness coach shares 10 mistakes that are killing your weight loss progress
From cutting down alcohol intake to not measuring calories or not prioritising sleep, here are worst mistakes that can slow down weight loss.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 02:11 PM IST
What is boysober? The new dating trend making people take a break from romance
From reclaiming personal time and energy to focusing on self-care and discovery, know the benefits of boysober, the latest relationship trend.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Do you smoke? Cigarettes can affect your mental health in these way
From disrupting sleep routine to causing mood disorders, stress and anxiety, know the ways cigarettes can affect your mental health.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:21 PM IST
Facing abdominal pain? Know these abdominal symptoms and their link to cancer
From kidney cancer to liver cancer, know the abdominal symptoms that can indicate severe health complications.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:51 PM IST
Oral health and pregnancy: Are they connected? Dentist shares 8 facts to know
From premature birth to tooth decay, know the ways poor oral health can affect mother and baby’s health during pregnancy.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 06:24 PM IST
Suffering from toothache? Follow these 7 tips to avoid tooth sensitivity
From using a desensitising toothpaste making healthy dietary adjustments, here are a few ways to manage tooth sensitivity.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 04:17 PM IST
Woman who dropped 9 kg, shares 7 calorie deficit tips to lose 9 kilos fast
From priotising good sleep to avoiding drastically low-calorie diets, here are a few calorie deficit tips to follow for faster weight loss.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 02:58 PM IST
Not able to move on? Follow these 5 tips to get over a breakup
From creating a list of bad qualities of ex to focusing on self-growth, here are a few ways to finally get over the last breakup.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 01:45 PM IST
Trying to get better sleep? Psychologist suggests the age-old pen and paper hack
Journaling before going to bed helps in challenging our irrational thoughts, decluttering the mind and gaining a fresh perspective.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:02 PM IST
Wearing it right: Follow these tips to choose the right shoes for better spine
Know how to choose the right pair of shoes for optimal balance and support, and boost spinal health.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:54 PM IST
Vitamin D intake: How much is too much? Doctor shares tips on dosage, timing
Avoid taking Vitamin D at night as it can disrupt the sleep hormone. Simultaneously, Vitamin D should be consumed with fatty foods for better absorption.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:44 PM IST
Inflammation and weight gain: Nutritionist shares 4 tips for faster weight loss
Shalini shared a guide on how to understand food habits and track inflammation-causing components to manage unhealthy weight gain.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 05:08 PM IST
Physiotherapist shares 8 supplements that 'changed her health game'
From iron to vitamin B, know the supplements that can help in boosting immunity, helping energy levels rise and also manage hormonal imbalance.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 04:53 PM IST
Scratching the itch? Study says, it’s both good and bad news for the skin
While scratching an itch can worsen skin allergies, it can also improve the body’s defense mechanism against certain bacterial infections.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 01:37 PM IST
Nutritionist shares 8 meals that can help avoid overeating and lose weight
From potatoes to beans and veggies, here is a list of eight meals that can help with unhealthy cravings during weight loss.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 12:41 PM IST
Can baking soda, lemon make teeth white? Dentist debunks teeth whitening myths
Can teeth whitening affect enamel? Know the facts behind various myths associated to teeth whitening.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:08 PM IST