Stress, when left unmanaged can lead to health problems, say University of Alabama at Birmingham experts who have also suggested some ways to help deal with its negative effects.While everyone responds to stress differently, common signs include changes in eating habits, feeling like you

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Brown Eye Shadow’. Take your makeup box and try…Brown Eye ShadowWhile red hair never fails to make a statement in itself, finding a complementary shadow colour can be tricky.Too-light hues can leave you looking washed out, while a dramatic

Wondering how to tackle that pushy colleague at work? Experts tell Lisa Antao ways to do so.Pushy individuals exist everywhere. In most cases, when such an individual is either a family member or a friend, despite having to deal with their nagging behaviour you know that somewhere they

Arguments over finances can hamper any marriage. However, a little joint planning is all you need to put them to restThere comes a time in every marriage when financial issues cause disagreements. This unnecessary problem can be caused due to inadequate emergency funds, different spending

Nails careLooking good isn`t just about wearing good or fancy clothes. It`s about being well groomed as well. Nail care should be an important and essential part of your beauty regimen. Today, nail art is a growing industry with thousands of takers.And nail art is no longer an expensive

Brothers (photo: Getty Images)A new study indicates that first-born children perform better in school and also suggests why. It`s not that they are smarter or have higher self-esteem, but that their parents are tougher on them. "People shouldn`t feel limited because they are the second or

Crisp, comforting and delicious, apples have remarkable health benefits, fighting everything from dental problems to diabetes, heart disease, at least 8 types of cancer, and possibly even Alzheimer’s.One of the latest discoveries is that eating at least 2 servings a week of whole

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are well on their way to making a screening test for life-threatening blood clots that`s as simple as an at-home pregnancy test.The test they`ve designed uses nanoparticles to sense thrombin, a key enzyme in blood clots. The

There may be days when your man may not wish to do anything but just curl up and relax on the couch after a hectic and tiring day. What you need to do is take the cues and help him unwind instead of making it all the more exhausting for him. Here`s how.1. Be a good listenerIt`s time to

Decorating and updating your home does not need to involve a large budget or extravagant ideas; It`s about knowing what small changes you can do to update your home and stay within a budget. Lifestyle blogger at aplaceforusblog.com, Destiny Alfonso, has some tips on decorating your home

DHAKA: Women are always quick to state what they hate about men, trying to prove that it`s them who should work towards keeping the relationship going. However, it`s not always men who are to be blamed. Let`s face it, as there are things women hate about men, there are also quite a few

All of us, regardless of age and gender, crave for healthy and great looking skin. Many suffer problems such as acne, age spots and dry skin, but nature has a cure for all your woes. Though moisturizers and beauty products help, what you eat matters more than what you put on. We list 10

To begin with, know your skin tone. Usually, earthy colours look good on Indian skin tones. Pick colours that have orange or yellow tint as they go well with most of Indian complexions. To make sure you look your best this party season, we`ve put together a list of colours that are hot

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Subtle Liner’. Take your makeup box and try…Subtle LinerKenyan actress and filmmaker Lupita Nyong’O made quite the statement at the New York Film Festival screening of ‘12 Years a Slave’ by teaming her blue dress with a bold red lip, but

They play a crucial role to help maintain a youthful skin. And now, you do not even have to venture the market and spend a lot on buying a suitable night cream for your skin as you can make one of your own at home.-Stir a tablespoon of aloe vera gel and rosewater in a bowl and set aside.

Every woman hates the arrow streaks or lines that develop on the surface of the skin, which mars their natural beauty. Stretch marks not only affect pregnant women, but they also affect kids that grow quickly and people who gain and lose weight rapidly.During pregnancy, the skin first

It goes without saying that a living room set up is incomplete without a pleasant seating. An aptly designed couch makes for a complete interior experience. Comfort seating and loads of aesthetic value are big plusses that go with a well chosen sofa. A seating system that complements the

Since the fruit is a good source of Vitamin A and Papain which is a kind of protein, it helps in removing dead skin cells, along with breaking down the inactive proteins.If you apply a finely grounded paste of raw papaya on your face, it will help reduce pimples and blemishes!Mashed

However, very often, yoga is only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits are only perceived to be at the body level and we fail to realise the immense benefits yoga offers in uniting the body, mind and soul. When you are in harmony, the journey

Short, thick, soft, wavy, curly, poker straight - no matter what the style or type of your hair is, there are some beauty secrets we bet you didn`t know! We reveal a few...To keep your waves bouncy: Simple, yet effective - sleep on a satin pillowcase, if you want to keep your hair from