Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

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How to avoid frizzy hair in the winter

It's often easy to forget about taking good care of your hair in the winter, as you're too busy stocking up on woollens and trying not to freeze.But a common complaint is hair going frizzy and dry during the cold, so here are some tips to keep in mind.Use humidifiersIt's tempting to

Are you breathing right?

The benefits of breathing right are both physical and emotional. It even gives you a sharper mind and smaller waistline!There's a cult of 'breatharians' — a group of people, who are learning to inhale and exhale the right way on retreats — on the rise all over the world. What was

10 things today’s women want from men

As most matrimonial ads typically go by the, "fair, slim and homely girl needed for a well-settled boy" phrase, women's demands have undergone a drastic change."Tall, dark and handsome" has now been replaced by "broadminded, understanding and a good cook." While both men and women

Meeting your online date for the first time?

For the busy young woman and man on the go, everything comes in an app, from local supermarket produce to the latest New York Times bestseller. And love too. Which is probably why, popular dating app Tinder registers a growth of one per cent a day in India, a year since its launch. In

Are you feeling gymtimidated?

It's a common feeling many gym-goers experience. You resolve to lose weight by exercising daily and diligently at the gym. But just when you think you are ready to sweat it out, the sight of toned bodies working out next to you, makes you apprehensive. That's what's described as

8 ways how you can make use of banana peels

Bananas are known to be healthy fruits. However, not many know that the peels too are full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. So the next time you eat a banana make sure you use the peel, keeping these tips in mind. Prepare compost Banana peels are known to break down quickly and

6 Health benefits of chocolate

The sweet delicacies not only help in preventing ageing and ensuring proper blood flow but they also help in losing weight and making you happy.It’s that time of the year when chocolates are everywhere, so enjoy the delicacies without thinking twice as some of the research conducted

Hair fall – Causes and remedies

It is perfectly normal to lose 100 strands of hair every day. But if you notice way too many of them, watch out! You might need help.Hair truths!Understand the basic science behind hair growth and fall. Like everything else in life, hair too has a growth cycle. Our hair grows for

5 golden rules for a healthy lifestyle revealed

Experts have jotted down five golden rules for a healthy lifestyle which according to them are a key to staying healthy and fit during old age.The experts have revealed that not over-eating, avoiding being overweight, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and taking some

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Karlie Kloss’s Modern Updo’. Take your makeup box and try… Karlie Kloss’s Modern Updo Who: Karlie Kloss The Expert: Celebrity Hairstylist Giannandrea Marongiu (Twitter @giannandrea1) The Look: Loose, twisted updo The Tip: 1. On wet

Three easy moves to tighten your abs

Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson has shared details of moves that can help one in getting a tight tummy, reports eonline.com:* Lower ab leg tuck and split: Lie on your back with hands behind your head for support. Lift the shoulders up off the floor and curve the upper back into a

Drinking beetroot juice before exercise benefits heart patients

A small yet significant study shows that beetroot juice improves exercise function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.The new research by Wake Forest University looked at a small group of COPD patients who drank beetroot juice as compared to a placebo drink

All you need to know about Gestational Diabetes

Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood glucose (sugar) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. Almost all women have some degree of impaired glucose intolerance as a result of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. That

Top 5 benefits of power naps

An afternoon nap is always frowned upon. We’ve always been told that it makes you hazy, lazy and disoriented. However, research suggests that a quick mid-day nap or ‘power nap’ can make you alert, reduce stress, improve your cognitive functioning, refresh and stimulate you!What is

Foods rich in antioxidants

Foods that contain antioxidants have an amazing ability to fight against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, aging and a lot more! Here’s a list of foods rich in antioxidants that will keep you young and away from various diseases!Medical experts opine that the amount of antioxidants in

Tips to improve your heart health

Even though heart disease remains the leading cause of death, the good news is that it can be prevented.Judith Mackall, MD, Cardiologist at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, offers three tips for men and women to help improve their heart health and

Make a statement with orange, white and green

This weekend sport a different look — you could incorporate the colours — green, saffron, white and blue in your makeup, lipsticks or your outfit. While orange or saffron can be on your lips, the other three can look great as eye makeup. Another good thing about these colours is

Five components which measures your fitness

“Oh he is extremely fit!” “I wish I were fitter than I am now!”So what does it mean, to be fit?Is it just a word used to denote health?Is it a word used to signify ‘aesthetically pleasing’,?Or is there something more to it.Truly fit or fitness for different individuals

Habits that age your skin

When it comes to winning a date with that hot girl, the guy with clear, healthy skin will win hands down if he’s pitted against a man with chafed, irritable skin that is breaking out. The last few years have been marked by a healthy trend of men taking interest in their skin’s

Eating walnuts daily sharpens memory

Eating less than a handful of walnuts daily as a snack or as a part of a meal can sharpen your memory, says a study.The first-ever large representative analysis of walnut intake and cognitive function found that eating just 13 grams walnuts a day improved memory performance on

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