Friday, 15 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

Should You Drink Orange Juice?

This past Sunday marked National Orange Juice Day. Of course, for millions of Americans, EVERY day is orange juice day. I used to be one of them. I had this giant pitcher in my fridge and regularly poured myself giant glasses of OJ.Then I saw a nutritionist. I won't use her name. Let's

Modern Workplace Hurts Your Brain!

If you’ve ever looked around at the three walls of your cube and wanted to scream, join the club. Working all day, inside, in a windowless man-made square isn’t natural. In the new book Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace (featured in an Atlantic article this week), author Nikil

3 Rules for Busting Through a Weight-Loss Plateau

Plateau. If you're trying to lose weight, this word can trigger nightmares.Since I'm not on a "diet" but rather a lifestyle change and journey, the fact that I was stuck at the same weight for what seemed like forever with no drastic pound decrease was especially frustrating. Yes, it's

Reasons to make Bangladeshis ‘the happiest people’

The most amazing and interesting facts about why Bangladeshis are considered the happiest in the world. The reasons are given bellow:1. The best hang out place is the roof top of their houses also known as “Chhaad”. You really don’t need an expensive lounge or club to have a

Anti-tanning treatments for summer

In summer, many people complain about tanning but it's not difficult to get back your original skin colour. 1. Homemade packs and scrubs can be used as an effective anti-tan measure. Combinations include packs made of lime juice with honey: lime juice with turmeric and milk: lime juice

20 foods for healthy hair and scalp

Just as food filled with loads of oil and calories can cause acne flares and jeopardise your waistline, unhealthy food can also cause damage to your healthy hair and scalp. Every individual craves for healthy and better looking hair, luscious locks, that won't diminish with age. Hence,

13 Common lies women tell

Women often lie in order to not hurt or save a situation in their relationships with men. We bring you some of the common lies they tell... Women many a times feel that if they want to avoid confrontations or arguments they should lie so that things don't get out of proportion. The most

These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack

In fact, your body may be trying to warn you of an impending heart attack for days, weeks, perhaps even a month or two before it occurs. Unfortunately, by the time you actually recognize you’re suffering a heart attack, it could be too late to prevent death or debilitating heart damage.

The Real Secret to the Best Guacamole Ever

The golden rule of guacamole is "less is more," but lately I've been seeing this weird new trend where people throw whatever they want into a bowl, mash it up with some avocados, and call it guacamole. It seems everyone I know has a secret ingredient they swear by that makes their

Body detox drinks in the moring

Body detox drinks are important from two points of view: first, they can help you shed pounds in a natural and side-effect-free manner, and second, they will flush out all the toxins and harmful chemicals gathered inside your body throughout the months. Besides this, these detox drinks

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Bold Orange-y Lip’. Take your makeup box and try… Bold Orange-y Lip Who: Hilary Duff The Expert: Celebrity makeup artist Adam Breuchaud (Instagram @adambreuchaud) The Look: Orange-y Lip for Summer The Tip 1. Apply two coats of thick

Obesity and Heart Health

Obesity increases the risk of getting a heart attack or having heart failure. It increases the risk of developing high blood pressure, which could lead to stroke or heart problems. Increases the incidence of developing diabetes mellitus which in turn is a risk factor for heart disease.

Hyperhidrosis: When excessive sweating gets embarrassing

Even though sweating is a natural phenomenon, it can get embarrassing and problematic when you start sweating profusely without the normal stimuli like physical exertion, warm environment or as a coping mechanism in emotional situations. If that is the case with you, chances are you are

How to Travel Like a Civilized Human Being

Nothing makes me more excited than planning a vacation and then actually going on that vacation. My imagination runs wild, fantasizing about indulgent hotel rooms, the incredible sights I’ll see, the fantastic meals I’ll eat, and the future, “Oh this little top? I picked it up in a

Is MCT Oil the Next Coconut Oil?

There’s a certain saturated fat on the scene that has everyone talking—it’s growing wildly in popularity due to its reputation for improving focus, making energy levels skyrocket, and even aiding in weight loss. It’s called MCT oil, and people are obsessively adding it to their

How to Introduce Your New Guy to Your Old Friends

Recently, Olivia Wilde brought her fiancé Jason Sudeikis to her old high school to show him around and let him meet the people who made up her experience there. And while it can be awesome to introduce your current guy to your old life for the first time, it can also bring up some

3 Changes to Increase Calorie Burn

Exercise is essential when it comes to dropping pounds. So if you're eager to lose the weight, here are three everyday changes that will help increase your calorie burn. Hello Sunshine Moving workouts to early mornings may mean cursing your alarm clock, but here's the big payoff:

Homemade Hair Conditioner Recipe

Using hair conditioner is an essential step in any haircare routine. Conditioning helps the hair retain moisture, smoothens hair cuticles and also helps keep the hair shiny and lustrous. Now that you know the importance of  hair conditioner, you don’t have to worry about buying an

Interesting Snack Ideas for Weight Loss

Consuming the right snacks at the right time, can help one lose weight. Keeping this is mind, we have listed out some interesting snack ideas, which promise to curb cravings and spearhead your weight loss journey.   Banana and chocolate:   Bananas do not make you fat and they fill

Health Tips for Menopausal Women

Just when you think menopause means your period woes are over and you no longer have to worry about being on the pill, you're in for a rude shock. As menopause begins to set in, you might find yourself going through a number of symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, vaginal dryness, hot