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Drinking hot water vs. cold water: which one is actually better for you?

We are all about improving our daily habits and lives to improve our health. The existential question of hydration remains: which is better, hot or cold water? The answer is neither. Cold water is not better for you than hot water. This is not true; hot water is not more hydrating than cold water, or vice versa. Lucy Yu, clinical dietist at Keck Medicine of USC, says that both hot and cold water can help you maintain your daily hydration. This is more important than temperature. You can drink either hot or cold water throughout the day depending on your preference. Yu says drinking hot water can help ease digestive discomfort or sickness. It can also warm you up if you are feeling cold. It is not necessary to limit drinking hot water every day, as long as it’s comfortable and you don’t feel overheated. When should you drink cold or hot water? Yu recommends drinking cold or hot water to cool down after a workout, or any activity which has warmed you. It is also good to refresh yourself in a hot environment. Cold water can help you feel more alert and focused. It also helps you stay focused when you are exercising in the heat. She just recommends those with sensitive teeth or a sensitive stomach stay away from cold water as it might trigger discomfort.Regardless of whether you choose to drink hot water or cold water, all that matters is that you are drinking fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated. If you’re unsure or paralysed by the dilemma of two choices, go with room temperature. This article was first published on Vogue.com

  

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Where to watch the 2026 Met Gala livestream

The 2026 Met Gala is right around the corner. Even if you can’t see how all the famous guests interpret the dress code (“Fashion is Art”) You can still join in the fun even if you’re not able to attend in person. You can watch the livestream right here. Also, keep up with the thoughts of Vogue editors on fashion’s biggest night via our official live blog. You can watch the livestream here. Emma Chamberlain, La La Anthony and Ashley Graham will be hosting. Full Day Productions and Feed the Animals join Vogue on this year’s livestream. Director Micah Bickham will also be there, who you may recognize from his recent Coachella sets.

  

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Horoscope Today: April 21, 2026

You are afraid of change and transition. Gemini, you are a Wolf. They are a unique creature, they howl to the moon, move in packs, and they also know when to go out on their own, explore their courage, and power, before rejoining the pack. You are at this exact phase. You are only temporarily separating yourself from your constant support system, whether it is people, beliefs or comfort zones. Take a break. Pause, rest, and remember to be willing to try this. Your boundaries are not a luxury, they are necessary to keep you thriving.Cosmic tip: Take the high road, a better vantage point and perhaps even do some soul-searching.Cancer, it is time you stepped into the nurturing role. You’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, or perhaps the right time. This time, you need more courage and strength than the waiting game that you have been playing. Embody the lioness spirit that knows when to be gentle and when to be tough. You must learn to be present no matter what. You will only know where you land when you make that leap of trust. Cosmic tip: It’s not necessary to prove your rightness. Do what you want. Take a stand, Leo. If possible, pace out your thoughts, ideas and work. You have a lot to think about and do. Balance and moderation are likely to be the key aspects that keep you from short-fusing. Balance and moderation are likely to be the key aspects that keep you from shorting your fuse and hello, you are being encouraged to walk through this passageway with your head held high and your feet and heart firmly planted on the ground.Cosmic tip: Your ideas are divinely guided, let your plans be grounded too.Travelling the world in a caravan–metaphorically or literally, may be your scene for the next sometime, Virgo. You may find that your inheritances, family, memories and traditions are flooding back to you at a rapid pace. You are thankful for most of it. If you can, try to find a soft lump of happiness in your throat when you think about the part that makes you sentimental. Do not hide your emotions, but be aware of how you choose your peace and happiness.

  

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Gemini Horoscope Today: April 21, 2026

You are afraid of change and transition. Gemini, you are a Wolf. They are unique creatures. They howl at night, they move with packs, and they know when to go out and explore their courage before rejoining the pack. You are at this exact phase. You are only temporarily separating yourself from your constant support system, whether it is people, beliefs, or comfort zones. Take a break. Pause, rest, and remember to be willing to try. Your boundaries aren’t a luxury; they are essential to your thriving.

  

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8 quick anti-inflammatory dinner recipes for nights when you’re too tired to cook

You’re always at your weakest when it’s time to prepare dinner. The idea of cooking is daunting, to say the very least, between the last email you sent, the commute home, and the debate in your head about whether you have the energy to even stand in the kitchen. It should be able to meet you where you are at: tired, hungry, and in need of comfort. It’s important that you have a variety of anti-inflammatory recipes in your repertoire. Turmeric, ginger and garlic, whole grains, good oils, curd and whole grains are all great for your body. These anti-inflammatory recipes are easy to make and use ingredients you probably already have. They’re perfect for nights when you don’t want to cook but still want to eat healthy. You’ll have less reason to order takeout or reach for antacids later. 1/2 cup moong dal

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp of ghee

SaltHow to make:Pressure cook all ingredients with 3-4 cups of water until soft. Finish with ghee. Add a pinch black pepper, if desired.Lentil vegetable soup with cumin and garlicYou’ll need 1 cup cooked red lentils.

2 cloves of garlic, finely minced

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, spinach, beans chopped)

1-1 1/2 cups of water

Salt

How to make it:Heat the ghee and add cumin. Stir in vegetables and lentils, add water and simmer to make a light soup.

Half cup curd

Half a teaspoon grated ginger

Pomegranate seeds – 2-3 tbsp

SaltHow to make:Mix all ingredients together. If you want to add extra flavour, add a tempering with mustard seeds. One-pan cottage-cheese and vegetable sauteYou will need:150-200 g paneer cubed

1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables (capsicums, zucchinis or broccoli)

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp turmeric

Black pepper, 1/2 tsp

SaltHow to prepare it: Saute garlic in olive and add vegetables. Season and cook until lightly browned.Sweet Potato Chaat with Yoghurt and SeedsYou’ll need:1 sweet potato, 1 yoghurt, and 1 teaspoon of seeds.

2 tbsp thick yogurt

Handful of sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Chaat masalaHow it is made:Cut the sweet potato and top with curd. Sprinkle a pinch of chaat spice on top.

  

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Ashwaghanda, magnesium and vitamin D: do we all really need to take these supplements?

I’m sitting in a small, emerald-green room as a nurse counts the vials that she will need to use for my warm, red blood. I have no fear of needles and I’m a woman who lives and breathes in America. I’m used to being poked. She and I exchange meaningful glances over the 13 tubes of glass. She tells me, “It looks worse.” Like most 30-somethings I have a nagging feeling I should be more dedicated to achieving optimal wellness. Like most 30-somethings with stacked obligations, I have a limit on how much I’m willing to do. I didn’t come here to be told that I should exercise more or switch to a Paleo-style diet. I want a pill. Me and most of the people you know. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of adult women and men take a dietary supplement, and that proportion is on the rise. Around 100,000 different supplements are available on the market (which the FDA defines as ingestibles meant to supplement the diet). These interventions range from the familiar, like the humble supplement, to more witchier formulations. Not to mention injectable peptides, hormones and mushroom elixirs that further stretch the definition of a “supplement”. Even the most sane and rational among us can be tempted by their quick-fix promises. After her hair started falling out in large amounts, an acquaintance (the daughter two doctors) told how she used vitamin gummies. She searched the drugstore aisles to find a product that was high in biotin, which boosts hair follicles. Does it work? This friend read labels in a store, which is a charming approach, according to The Lanby cofounder Chloe Harrouche. She explains that most people get their supplements from Instagram. “They’re saying, ‘Well if it worked, ….'” Many report getting health information on social media. This can be rife in misinformation. (supplements don’t cure measles). Should I subscribe to the brand of gummies that claim to contain a multivitamin, adaptogens and herbs, antioxidants and prebiotics as well as the nutritional equivalent to whole fruits and vegetables? Could I live up to 100 and be nimble with AG1, a greens supplement endorsed by podcaster and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. Should I read any of the dozens of articles about creatine? This compound is said to improve cognition and increase muscle mass (yes, Abbie Smith Ryan, a professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, says that “it’s not a magic supplement, but it has impactful results”). Is my quest a longing for a Flintstones multivitamin I was forbidden to take as a kid (“Eat your broccoli and then we can talk,” said my mother)? Could there be a single encapsulated element standing between me and perfect concentration with Jennifer Lawrence’s hair?

  

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