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All of us have suffered from dandruff at some point or the other. While several factors can cause it, fungal infection on the scalp is one of the main reasons. Other causes include exposure to pollution, hormonal fluctuations, stress and neurological disorders. Bad hygiene habits also
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
However it appears that money can't buy qualities such as confidence and happiness. So, to achieve that flawless look, try out few home treatments that can help in getting the radiance within you. Beauty presenter and expert Naomi Isted gives out a few tips that one can easily follow
Whitening of teeth is the latest must-do activity for the majority of brides-to-be, according to new research. The survey, conducted by dental care brand Bupa Dental, reveals that more than one in four brides-to-be plan to have their teeth whitened before their big day, reports
Oiling your hair is one of the most important steps of hair care regime. Going for a hot oil hair massage before taking a bath is always a good idea. It not only adds shine to your hair, but also helps in improving its health. Here are a few steps that you should keep in mind before
A blissful session of manicure not only uplifts your spirits instantly but the finishing touch of a trendy nail polish is a sure-shot route to instant gratification. Here are some of the season's uber-luxe and personalised manicure therapies and on-trend nails that are enticing the
Smart cup, calories What if a cup can keep tab of the calories that you consume and send you an alert when you have had enough alcohol? That would sink a lot of your worries about weight gain and binge drinking as you would know exactly when to put the cup down.A San Francisco-based
Recent research from Harvard found that in the two hours following an angry outburst, a person's risk for a heart attack shot up nearly five times and their risk of stroke was increased more than three times. Risk for arrhythmia was also increased. Researchers say that there are several
How to quell that cough without resorting to over-the-counter medicines that are possibly ineffective and may offer a host of their own side effects? With natural remedies, of course. Here are some favorite folk ways to relieve a nagging cough. 1. Homemade honey cough “syrup”
Over the last few years, there has been quite a bit of research and data-mining (as well as a plethora of anecdotes from titans of business and other successful folks) about how to start the day most effectively — the key is that they all have a morning ritual, from Mark Twain to James
DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Maia Mitchell’s Dark-Rimmed Eyes’. Take your makeup box and try… Maia Mitchell’s Dark-Rimmed Eyes Who: Maia Mitchell The Expert: Celebrity makeup artist Colleen Campbell-Olwell (Instagram The Look: Dark-rimmed eyes and bold brows The
Blackheads, under eye circles and dark lips are some of the common problems one faces during summer. Many turn to expensive creams and face washes when the remedy is as simple and cheap as a mosambi (sweet lime). -Wash your face with soap and water and wipe it dry. Now cut a mosambi in
Follow these simple tips... -Rub a soft-bristled toothbrush over your lips for about 30 seconds to a minute, then apply chapstick. . -Resist the urge to lick your lips, even when they are dry and chapped. When saliva evaporates, it leaves the skin on the lips even more chapped. -Always
The worst thing about being single is when you try to talk to women and only get rejected. Every man knows it’s hard to strike out all the time. After a while these blows to your confidence can lead to you setting yourself up for failure. Here are five things that men can do to make
Form the impulsive buyer to the fashionista, experts have recognised the seven types of shoppers in the world. Some belong to the old faithful category who wear clothes from the same brand, while some belong to the impulse buyer category who buy whatever they like, the Daily Express
Apart from pass codes, phone numbers, social security numbers, clothing sizes and addresses, heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest that there are five more you need to know to help keep your cardiovascular system healthy. “These are the numbers
A new study has revealed that gardening, often considered to be an activity reserved for adults, is beneficial for children too and they can also reap the benefits of digging, raking, and weeding. Researchers Sin-Ae Park, Ho-Sang Lee, Kwan-Suk Lee, Ki-Cheol Son, and Candice Shoemaker in
Experts have revealed that a simple tape measure can help you calculate obesity better than the lengthy and often confusing current body mass index (BMI). Dr Jude Oben, from the Obesity Action Campaign, told Sky News that measuring waist size was a more accurate assessment of someone’s
Mobile phones, radiation, healthRadiations emitted by mobile phones and towers do not cause any health hazard, experts said here Thursday. Myths without any reasonable scientific basis have been floated by people with vested business interests that electromagnetic field emissions (EMF)
organic, antioxidant,whole grainDo you get lured by healthy words such as “antioxidant-rich”, “whole grain”, “organic” and so on into buying more packaged food? Be cautious, as these may actually lead you to put on extra kilos. “That false sense of health as well as a