Saturday, 16 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

Common Home Remedies You Already Own

When minor medical issues crop up (nosebleeds, insect stings, dandruff!), chances are your medicine cabinet already contains some effective—and surprising—fixes for what ails you. Here are 10 common household items that do double duty, saving you a trip to the pharmacy—and cash in

Top 3 most beautiful cities in the world

Once again the European continent is stacking all the most beautiful and alluring cities in its hands. We would have thought of other cities in the United States or in India but this is not the case. Venice, Paris and Prague still keeps the top rank most beautiful cities from all over the

Five ways to de-stress at work

With a demanding boss, a long list of to-dos, and negative environment, you get stressed in office. Beat the stress by downloading an app or gorging on oranges. Huffingtonpost.com shares a list of ways to de-stress in office: * Take a two-minute mini vacation: Choose one of your

3 Types Of Employees You Should Fire Immediately

As a business owner, your time is limited; you hired a team of capable professionals because there's no way you can do it all. Even if your organization runs like a well-oiled machine, there's usually at least one team member who causes you more stress than the others. You may not even

Real ways to get over a break-up

Whether it's a decision you both made or the person you were in love with left you heartbroken, a break-up is extremely difficult and can take a toll on you. It's important to deal with it the right way and learn how to move on without any bitterness or resentment. If you're going through

How to style cropped hair

American actresses Kaley Cuoco Sweeting, Scarlett Johansson and Edie Sedgwick have one thing in common - their crop hairstyle. The trend is making a huge comeback this season. But the point lies in styling it up properly. Going for the crop can offer a host of simple style tricks and

Health Benefits of Exercise

Do you have difficulty finding time to exercise? Perhaps you are too busy or too tired. Maybe you don’t enjoy exercising at all. Chances are it is a combination. You are not alone. In fact, up to 75 per cent of Singaporeans do not exercise regularly, as shown in a recent National

Quick and simple ways to prevent skin cancer

Following some simple steps may help people reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, says expert. The easiest way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin with clothing, said board-certified dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, consulting

Olive oil helps prevent hypertension

Researchers have said that a diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, like olive oil and lettuce, could help protect you from hypertension. The Mediterranean diet typically includes unsaturated fats found in olive oil, nuts and avocados, along with vegetables

How to achieve a toned stomach

Personal trainer and outdoor fitness expert Rob Jones shares five tips to achieve the toned stomach, reports femalefirst.co.uk. * It’s not all about sit-ups: Sit-ups and ab crunches work your six-pack. But for better defined abs, spend the majority of your workout on exercises that

Workplace etiquette for newbies

It's your first job and you have no clue how to get ahead. We list out a guide for you...So, you've just started working and you still haven't been able to figure out how to conduct yourself in the new organization. We list out a few dos and don'ts so that it helps you in the long

Get curly locks using hair straightener

Can you get curly locks using a hair straightener? It's easy to do it yourself at home, suggests celebrity hairstylist Asgar Saboo. A simple and quick way to achieve big and bold curls is to use a hair straightener, as the resulting curls from the flat iron are lose and bouncier. Here's

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Lucy Hale's Nude Lip’. Take your makeup box and try… Lucy Hale’s Nude Lip Who: Lucy Hale The Expert: Celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan (Instagram: @kdeenihan)  The Look: Rosy cheeks and nude lips The Tip: 1. Blend a hydrating

5 Foods that keep you young

Here are a few natural food items that can help you remain young and healthy Looking young is the foremost priority of most people these days. Not just women, even men are wary of ageing. Instead of using the number of anti-ageing creams that have flooded the markets, one can go the

Do's, Don'ts for monsoon bride

Monsoon weddings may be a hit as they score high on the romantic factor, but they spell skin and hair problems for the brides. To get a radiant skin, girls should adhere to certain rules like shunning oil and going for less cosmetics, said an expert. Sangeeta Amladi, head medical

How to deal with a passive aggressive boss

When a 24-year-old copy editor with a leading publishing house missed a deadline at work, she expected a dressing down. When that did not happen, she thought she had been forgiven. Instead, she realised she had been forgotten. She was no longer copied on emails, her workstation was

Garnish this Eid with almonds

The vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, magnesium, and antioxidants found within these nuts are important nutrients in this heart-healthy snack. Almonds, do not have cholesterol but have the effect of reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) without impacting HDL (good cholesterol), when included in a

Boost protein intake to lose weight

Counting calories before every meal to keep your weight in check? You may chill out a bit now as researchers have found that instead of counting calories for weight loss, you would do better to boost the protein content of your diet. Overall energy intake seems to be less important than

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Chloe Grace Moretz’s French Halo Braid’. Take your makeup box and try… Chloe Grace Moretz's French Halo Braid Who: Chloe Grace Moretz The Expert: Celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell (Instagram:@gregoryrussellhair)  The Look: Textured

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