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In order to lose weight, there are two paths to be followed by a bride-to-be, either hitting the panic button and achieve nothing or plan out and follow a bridal bootcamp and be at one’s svelte best.Following are some pointers to plan out the most effective exercise routine for some
An Indian-origin audiologist in the US has warned about the impending dangers to hearing because of loud noise.Jyoti Bhayani, a certified audiologist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of Loyola University Health System, said that once hearing is damaged, it cannot be repaired.Bhayani
Living in Mumbai is not easy; it is all about the challenge of fitting our entire lives into tiny, little places like a studio apartment or a one-BHK (Bedroom, hall and kitchen). But we have come to accept this and for most, this is now an unimportant aspect of the fast-paced life we all
The benefits of yoga can only be experienced or seen when we live and practice it regularly. Yoga teaches you to live with nature, with total harmony between the head, heart and hand i.e. the intellectual, emotional and physical aspects of the personality.Lord Krishna says in the Gita –
A new research has revealed that adult females are at higher risk for allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases.Renata Engler, MD, allergist and ACAAI Fell said that more prepubescent males have rhinitis, asthma and food allergy than females. However, roles change. When females enter
Researchers at UC Berkeley have found that lack of sleep may play a key role in ramping up the brain regions that contribute to excessive worrying.Neuroscientists have found that sleep deprivation amplifies anticipatory anxiety by firing up the brain’s amygdala and insular cortex,
DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Violet Lipstick’. Take your makeup box and try…Violet LipstickSomewhere between fall’s deep wine and summer’s hot pink lies the amped-up violet lipstick American actress Camilla Belle wore to the LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles, and
Oily hair can be messy as it attracts more dirt and dust. And the day you want to look your best is the when you end up having a bad hair day, all thanks to your oily hair! But do not fret – we have some amazingly simple, easy-to-do home remedies that will reduce oil and add bounce to
People, who are in happy marriages, don’t fall sick often and enjoy more good health, a new research has suggested.In a 20-year longitudinal study tracking health and marriage quality, Brigham Young University family life researcher Rick Miller found that as the quality of marriage
From obsessing over your career to being the self-appointed change-maker in his life, you might be driving him to call it quitsThere are dos and don`ts in a relationship. If you are finding the latter list of conventions more common in your behaviour, then you are most likely to meet a
Researchers have revealed how a reduction in mitochondrial DNA content leads human breast cancer cells to take on aggressive, metastatic properties.The work has broken new ground in understanding why some cancers progress and spread faster than others and may offer clinicians a biomarker
An easy way of improving air quality at home is by keeping indoor plants. The decorative angle they bring is just an added benefit!Plants are one of nature’s greatest gifts to man. From improving lives through the creation of oxygen to uplifting moods with their calming colours, plants
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for health. This is something that has been spoken about, written about and rarely followed. But for those who actually follow them, small tweaks will go a long way in ensuring that you get the best out of what you eat. Have you noticed that
You love to exercise and are one of those who’d not skip a day in the gym. But hey what if the doctor comes ringing with the "Congrats, you are pregnant" news amidst all this? Being the fitness freak that you are, slowing down or discontinuing your exercise routine may seem like the
Several women assume that make-up is the best way to enhance their appearance. But going bare-faced has its own benefits.Here`s a list of reasons not to wear make-up, reports huffingtonpost.com:- You don`t have to worry about men staring at your red lips.- You can run on the treadmill and
Green tea has some distinct beauty benefits due its high content of antioxidants and other healthy nutrients. This is the reason many beauty products contain green tea extracts.We tell you why green tea is a boon for beauty:1. Green tea can be regarded as a storehouse of benefits for the
Group yoga can improve balance in stroke survivors who no longer receive rehabilitative care, to new study has claimed.In a small pilot study, researchers tested the potential benefits of yoga among chronic stroke survivors – those whose stroke occurred more than six months
A daily glass of orange juice can help improve your skin, hair and nails, say a panel of health and beauty experts.They attribute the benefits to the vitamin C, potassium and folic acid it contains. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen, along with super nutrient Lutein.Its
Eating just two slices of cheese a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 12 per cent, researchers say.The findings go against current health guidelines, which advise cutting back on dairy products and other high-fat foods to help prevent the illness.British and Dutch
DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Faux Bob’. Take your makeup box and try…Bouncy CurlsAt BET’s Black Girls Rock event in New Jersey, the ever-glamorous American actress Kelly Rowland complemented her sleek red carpet getup and glowing makeup with soft, buoyant curls.We love