Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

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Is washing your hair too often okay?

It's certainly hot and you're definitely sweating it out while commuting to work, at the gym or even at home. These increased levels of perspiration might make you feel like washing your hair every day. Experts tackle common questions that you may have about this predicament.Is a

Can almonds help you lose weight?

These popular nuts are low on calorie and high on fibre, thus making them a healthy snack.Additionally, because of their high content of Zinc and vitamin B, they greatly help in reducing sugar cravings. Since the fibre content is high, you stay fuller for longer. They are highly

5 life lessons from the social media

The old school often pulls down the new age technologies as culture-killers. Though excessive time spent on applications like Facebook (with 1.3 billion users - nearly a sixth of the world's population) and Twitter (nearly 300 million) can be detrimental, there are also many lessons

Stranger may not be a danger

A new study has claimed talking to complete strangers actually gives people more positive experience. University of Chicago Booth School of Business Professor Nicholas Epley said that connecting with strangers on a train may not bring the same long-term benefits as connecting with

Shy guy’s guide to dating

If you've been eyeing that pretty girl and don't know how to approach her yet, here's a little help. Warm up to her: One of the best ways to get started is by talking. This helps you to strike an instant chord with her. Begin with polite informal conversations; you don't have to get into

Interruptions affect quality of work

Does your colleague call you out every two minutes just to see his/her picture during college days or a Facebook update even as you try to write an important report? If the answer is yes and you do not take measures to reduce interruptions during work, quality of your work would suffer,

The science behind a happy marriage

They say opposites attract. Like ones, repel. However, marriage is a different set of algorithms. It's far more complex, and calculated. Relationship counsellors claim that there are measures to make this fragile bond an ever lasting one. Here are six tried-and tested methods.Spend

Smart pets 24x7

These mobile phone apps not only stand in for your soft furry friends but are also great stress-busters!They have been around for quite a while now, but the experience of taking care of them was never this personal. Yes, we are talking about virtual pets, which were once quite popular

Importance of storytelling for children

We have grown up on stories narrated to us by our grandparents, parents and other elders in the family. They were the good old days when we would lie beside our aajis and azoba, daadis or naanis, as they took us on fantasy journeys with their tales — the wit of Birbal, the

Organic Food Has More Antioxidants, Fewer Pesticides

If there is one topic that gets a lot of debate in the health community, it's whether or not organic foods are better for you than conventional. Two scientific reviews, one conducted in 2009 and the other in 2012, found no significant difference in nutrient content. But a new study

4 Bad Habits May Cut 10 Years Off Your Life

There's a good reason you avoid bad habits like smoking, eating crap, being inactive, and binge drinking (well, post-college). Besides wanting to look h-o-t hot in a bikini this summer, you want to live longer too. And the reward for not succumbing to these four risky behaviors is gaining

1 in 4 Americans Confess They Never Exercise

One in four Americans never exercise, according to the latest Report on Physical Activity by the CDC. Props for honesty? Only Alaska, Colorado, and Washington D.C. report that at least 25 percent of their citizens get the minimum amount of exercise per week as recommended by the CDC. 

How to enjoy a vacation with kids

Do you dread taking that annual vacation with your young children? Here are a few tips on how to survive as well as enjoy time with them on a holiday: Since you are traveling with children, make sure you choose a hotel that is kid-friendly, instead of a fancy, formal one.  Opt for one

How exercise lowers obesity risk

A new study has revealed that increased variation in gut bacteria is related with a positive metabolic profile and immune system response. The researchers also found that exercise and diet are important to boost diversity of gut bacteria which is very important for wellbeing. Dr Georgina

How drinking water helps reduce dark circles

It is said that drinking plenty of water helps reduce dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. But what actually are the reasons and the connection behind it? Puffy eyes could be due to a number of factors — ageing skin, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, stress, bad eating habits

Smokers at higher suicide risk

Irrespective of whether they are suffering from psychiatric disorders or not, cigarette smokers are more likely to commit suicide than people who do not smoke, a study shows. Researchers at Washington University's school of medicine in St Louis found that smoking itself may increase

Save your skin, hair from monsoon showers

From using light make-up, keeping the skin and hair dry to exfoliating your skin at regular intervals, keep your beauty checks in place to sail through the monsoon blues. The rainy season brings with it an increase in humidity, grime and pollution, which can intensify your skin and hair

6 foods that fight acne

Instead of buying countless over-the-counter creams and products, or trying out expensive dermatological treatments, incorporate more of the following foods in your diet, to get rid of your acne. - While fresh, leafy green vegetables like spinach, lettuce, artichokes and cabbages are

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Nicola Peltz's Bronze Eyes’. Take your makeup box and try…  Nicola Peltz's Bronze Eyes  Who: Nicola Peltz  The Expert: Celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee (Twitter: @makeupkatelee)  The Look: Bronze modern cat-eyes and pale pink lips 

Why you need to start following your dreams

Do you remember the young teenager who dreamed about changing the world and harbored several ambitions that knew no end?As we grow older, for whatever reasons, we notice our dreams being chipped off and replaced by other almost mundane goals and purposes. It all becomes about paying

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