Often, we feel that we are craving sweets and the urge to consume sweets is uncontrollable. However, this can be associated with a lot of reasons. "Understanding why it can happen can help you reduce your cravings, make more intentional choices, and feel more in control around food," wrote Dietitian Samantha Cassetty as she explained the reasons of sweet cravings.(Unsplash)
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Often sugar acts on the brain pathways in the same way that addictive substances do. Hence, having sugar can feel like a reward. (Unsplash)
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If we are not sleeping well, it makes us crave sugar more and delays our dullness signals, making us hungrier. (Unsplash)
Stress acts as a catalyst for sugar cravings. When we are stressed, we crave sugar more. (Unsplash)
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Being stuck in a habit cycle can also make us crave sugar. When we are used to having sweets at a particular time of the day, we get into the cycle. (Unsplash)
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The first one, naturally, is the iconic thirst-trap still from Bridgerton Season 2 - featuring Jonathan Bailey in a loose, white shirt that’s drenched and clinging perfectly to his body.
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
