Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024

Health

Fight age with these foods

DHAKA: Trying to hold back time? The secret lies in your plate, say experts and every day the evidence supporting this fact just gets bigger.The first big must for those who are serious about anti ageing is to include protein in the diet. While this would mean chicken, eggs and

Eat six times a day to lose weight!

DHAKA: What is a healthy way to lose weight in your view – eating 2 times a day or eating six times a day? Well, if you feel the former approach will aid in achieving your weight loss goals, your notion is wrong. Additionally, it doesn’t mean that you can eat oily foods, snack on

Black pepper and honey to prevent cough during winter

DHAKA: Cough is common winter ailment that is caused mainly due to an infection or change in weather. As most people are susceptible to respiratory problems in this season, it is wise to stay protected beforehand rather than get treated for it. If you are among those who are prone to

People with high blood pressure are at risk of stroke

DHAKA: Anyone with blood pressure that is higher than the optimal 120/80 reading may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a new analysis. The meta-analysis looked at research on the risk of developing stroke in people with ‘prehypertension’ or blood pressure higher than

Healthy foods to fight blood pressure

DHAKA: Here are a few items that you should stock up to reduce your blood pressure levelsFighting blood pressure and sugar levels while craving for food might be a difficult job.Here a few food items that can help you lower your blood pressure levels and keep it at a normal level.Spinach

How to cut the sweet cravings

DHAKA: Things that can be eaten instead of high calorie sweets to curb the sweet tooth and to keep the weight in checkGiving into you sweet cravings can be fun at first but the moment you start losing your grip, all hell breaks lose on you. It's easy to give in your sweet cravings but to

Awareness can prevent 60pc kidney disease

DHAKA: Experts at a function said that joint effort of the government and private sector might treat only five percent of total kidney patients of the country whereas making people aware about it effectively and timely can prevent 60 percent of the disease.Terming the kidney disease

Power salads for a healthy diet

DHAKA: Foods with really healthy properties are often relegated to being mere side dishes and find themselves out of the mainstream. Here are a few of them which you can make a part of your diet and get back all those useful nutrients and antioxidants that help you avoid illnesses ad

Bashundhara arranges Int’l standard eye care for poor

DHAKA: The authorities of Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute opened modern eye Operation Theater on Friday with a view to providing eye care to under-privileged people at free of cost.Founder chairman of Bashudhara Islamic Research Centre Faqihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman

Everyday habits that are damaging your back

DHAKA: Back pain is one of the most common fallouts of everyday life. But even dumping your heels and stretching may not help your spine.New research shows that a vast majority of backaches are the result of cumulative effects of lifestyle that we often ignore. Simple daily habits

Top 8 home remedies to reduce belly fat

DHAKA: Belly fat is a return gift that our haphazard lifestyle and wrong eating habits give us. Belly fat has always been a major concern area.It not only destroys your image but also increases your risk to many health ailments. Try these tips to lose the fat deposits around your

Skip oily food in the morning

DHAKA: Workaholics tend to skip breakfast or indulge in fast food to save time. But the habit is unhealthy, says a nutritionist adding that consuming fatty and oily food is not an ideal way to start the day.Ambica Sharma, nutritionist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad, shares a list

Here are some benefits of lemon

DHAKA: Lemons have a variety of benefits, right from being great for your skin to being beneficial for weight loss. Rich in vitamin C, lemons are also known for their high nutrient value. Here are some benefits of using lemon as a part of your everyday routine, reports The Times of

Multivitamins Lower Pre-term Births in Bangladesh: Study

DHAKA: Giving multivitamins to pregnant women in the developing world could avert a leading cause of pre-term birth and infant mortality, a study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association says. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in

Top 9 breakfast mistakes to avoid

DHAKA: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight, reports The Times of India.Top breakfast mistake to avoid # 1: Juicing your fruitWhen you start your

Blood groups A, B, AB at higher diabetes risk

DHAKA: Compared to individuals with blood type O, women with blood groups A, B and AB are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a study has found. "Our findings support a strong relationship between blood group and diabetes risk, with participants with the O blood type having a

5 Advantages of drinking more water

DHAKA: Water not only cleans your body from inside out but also improves the texture of your skin and hair. Here are some reasons why you should consume enough water, reports The Times of India.1. Avoids putting on too much weightIf you are one of those people who think that drinking

Why you need to include eggs in your diet

DHAKA: Eating eggs can be a great way to give yourself a healthy boost. Packed with nutrients and rich in calcium, iron and protein, eating eggs is can be a great way to get your daily dose of nutrition. Here are some reasons why you need to eat eggs.To boost weight loss: Contrary to

Get rid of a sore throat with natural honey

DHAKA: Seasonal changes increase your susceptibility to throat infections. If you are one of the victims of a seasonal sore throat, here’s what you need – honey.Honey is one of the most valued, traditional natural substances and is widely used for its therapeutic properties. Its

Eye problems in children

DHAKA: Good eye health and clear vision are very important for the overall development of children. There’s an alarming increase in the number of children suffering from eye problems these days. Diagnosing and treating them early are critical to maintaining a child’s eye health,