Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

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Sad tunes could lift your mood after a break-up

A new research says that listening to sad tunes could actually help people recovering from break-ups feel happy. One can experience four different cognitive rewards of music-evoked sadness - reward of imagination, emotion regulation, empathy and no "real life" implications, German

Moving too fast in a relationship?

Moving too fast in a relationship might sound fun initially, but can turn into a disaster later on. Here's how not to move too fast. While it is good to build strong relationships, it is also essential you do it at the right pace. Moving too quickly in a relationship could be fatal, both

Yes, I am a single woman. So what?

While marriage is definitely a beautiful institution in which a couple share their lives with each other, many couples also say they were better off being single. However, while single men seem to have all the fun, it's strange how dreadful being single can be for a woman. If a woman

Signs you’ve fallen out of love

You won't get into a relationship without knowing that it will last, will you? The sad news though, is that you can fall out of love and for reasons that might not be within your grasp. These are a few. Change: We all go through different phases of life. And through it all, there is one

Planning a baby this year?

Nine ways to boost your fertility if you're trying to conceiveCut back on boozeAlcohol, it's learnt, can have a negative effect on the reproductive system and damage fertility. Experts say that even small amounts can affect the menstrual cycle and reduce the chance of conceiving.

Top foods that reduce cholesterol

Snack on nuts, drizzle a little olive oil, grab an apple, dine on fish, bite a chocolate. All these foods can help you lower your cholesterol.What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made by the liver. It is a part of every cell in the body and serves many

Tips to prevent Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that decreases bone mass and density; reduces muscle mass and strength; impairs mobility and neuro-muscular coordination and in most cases leads to falls and fractures. Globally, osteoporosis ranks as the second most common health affliction,

Poor mental health doubles heart disease, stroke risk

People facing mental health challenges are twice as likely to contract heart diseases, found a research.Psychiatric medications, unhealthy activities and access to health care are three major factors that account for the increased risk, the findings showed.“This population is at high

Sunlight exposure helps reduce BP

A new study has revealed that exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.Research carried out at the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh showed that sunlight alters levels of the small messenger molecule, nitric

Make your own beauty products

Here are a few homemade beauty recipes to help you steer clear of those chemical-loaded cosmetics.Face maskEGG WHITEEgg white works wonders on your skin. It helps tighten pores and improves skin elasticity. Separate the egg white from the yolk. Evenly apply the white of the egg on your

Dance, walk and swim to keep your heart healthy

Indians have a genetic tendency to develop heart ailments, with increased occurances at a young age; yet many are unaware of the risk and repurcussions of the condition. Health experts suggest dance, walking, cycling and swimming as measures to keep cardiovascular conditions at

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Emmy Rossum’s Crimped Braided Up-Do’. Take your makeup box and try… Emmy Rossum’s Crimped Braided Up-Do Who: Emmy Rossum The Expert: Celebrity hairstylist Christopher Naselli The Look: Crimped braided up-do The Tips 1. Spray a

Therapeutic yoga practice for your back

When was the last time you placed your hand on your aching back? A strong back not only increases your height visually but supports the whole body while resting or even when at work. Find out how you can bring the back, back in action. Therapeutic yoga has earned its place in the

Benefits of cycling as an exercise

Cycling is one of the best forms of simple, low-cost exercises available out there. Let’s find out more about its advantages and disadvantages.As a kid, all one ever wants is a cycle! Many even used it to go to the school and the pride of owning a cycle was clear for everyone to

5 colours to pile on your plate

Want more energy? Improved stamina? Calmer nerves? Eat your colours and harness the power of phytochemicals — organic compounds found in fruits and vegetables that endow them with their respective colours, each of which bestows unique nutritional benefits.Carolyn Dean — a

How to exfoliate skin in winter

Now that the winter season is upon us, it is important to change our tactics while dealing with skincare challenges, like dry skin.Dermatologist Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra said that dry skin looks dull because it is caused by dead skin cells, and both need to be taken care of by

Fun activities to do with your guy at home

Here are a few fun things that you can do with your boyfriend at home...If you are planning to spend quality time with your guy at your place, here's what you can plan for him this weekend -Play video games together: What best than to get your man's favourite video game and play it

4 food items that burn belly fat

One of the body regions where we tend to put on more weight is the belly. While crunches and floor exercises help us get in shape, it's a Herculean task to get rid of the stubborn belly fat. Here are three food items that are a great help when it comes to getting your belly in

Styling tips for curvy women

Are you overweight? Is selecting the right outfit a challenge for you? Here is an expert who can guide you through the right wardrobe.With the help of style editors of Navabi, a designer fashion brand which offers sizes 14 to 30, one can find out the “Do’s and Don’ts” while

How our body regulates weight loss

A hormone seen as a popular target to develop weight-loss drugs works by directly targeting the brain and triggering previously unknown activity in the nervous system, researchers have found.The fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) hormone has been a key target for developing

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