Friday, 15 Nov, 2024

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Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Teal Eye Shadow’. Take your makeup box and try…Teal Eye ShadowWho: Lucy Hale, American actress and singerThe Expert: Celebrity makeup artist Fiona StilesThe Look: Smoky teal shadow that makes hazel eyes popThe Tip:Sweep teal shadow (like the

Learn the Art of Street Fighting: Krav Maga

Practising martial arts is a great way to stay fit. You don’t have to worry about ennui setting in because it’s too repetitive and it makes for a fantastic workout for every muscle group. Plus, it always pays to be skilled in the ways of self defense. Krav Maga is one such martial

Heart Arrhythmia: Meaning & Symptoms

Arrhythmia is quite common, especially among the elderly. Though most of these symptoms are harmless, some cases of arrhythmia can be dangerous and may require immediate treatment and monitoring thereafter.Arrhythmia: The Technical MeaningThe term "arrhythmia" refers to the abnormal

Easy tips for summer hair care

The heat of summer can leave your hair dry and frizzy or greasy and lifeless. If you are faced with the challenge of trying to bounce up limp hair every day of the week, these tips will come in handy.Deep-conditioning is essential for hair at least once a week in summer. Hair tends to

Smartphone Is Ruining Your Life

Getty Images Ready to catch up on all the headlines you`ve missed this week? Find out how G-chat might be messing with your work life, what your produce looks like placed under an X-ray, and the latest in nutrition and health studies. 1. G-chat is stealing your soul. Not only that, but

Just for kicks! The Sneaker Revisited by Dior Homme

This one is for all the discerning men who thought our Dior-tastic S/ S ’14 style guide had something missing. Not any more! Presenting to you, the sneaker revisited by Dior Homme! Because every man needs a summertime style companion for the blistering outdoors! Also, sandals aren’t

How to Fight Hypothyroidism the Natural Way

Do you feel exhausted all the time? Have you put on loads of weight in all the wrong places? Your hair has lost its sheen and your once flawless complexion has become dull and lacklustre. You might be suffering from hypothyroidism.Hypothyroidism is caused when the thyroid gland (that

How Much Exercise Should You Do While Pregnant?

Post a selfie during a workout, and you’ll usually get supporting “atta-girl!” type responses. But when Lea-Ann Ellison displayed a photo of herself doing a single-arm kettlebell squat, she was called "irresponsible" and stirred up an Internet firestorm—because the 35-year-old

Hot Lemon Water’s Real Benefits

Is it true that I should start the day with hot water with lemon? What’s the story behind this theory?Like most health and fitness lore, the magic properties of drinking a juiced lemon in warm water each morning is rooted in a seed of truth, but the impact of the ritual is greatly

Are You Addicted to Food?

Do you feel like you often struggle to control your eating? Maybe you decide to have a cookie or two, and half an hour later you`ve devoured the whole bag. Experts have a new name for that kind of pattern: food addiction.The symptoms resemble those of addiction to other substances, so

Want bigger, stronger muscles? Eat green tomatoes!

Using a screening method that previously identified a compound in apple peel as a muscle-boosting agent, a team of University of Iowa scientists has now discovered that tomatidine, a compound from green tomatoes, is even more potent for building muscle and protecting against muscle

Quick tips for summer skincare

Beat the heat this summer, maintain your beauty and keep your skin soft, supple and well-nourished with these quick summer skin care tips by Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Head-Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic.Cover your skin:1) For Indian skin use a broad spectrum sunscreen with both UVA and UVB

Evelyn Sharma, Sushmita Sen walk the ramp for charity

Sushmita Sen was the showstopper at designer Sonaakshi Raaj`s charity fashion show by the Smile Foundation. Krishika Lulla, Evelyn Sharma, Saumya Tandon, Akansksha Aggarwal, Walusha Robinson, Anita Raaj, Malvika Raaj and stylist Ami Patel also walked the ramp. The Summer Sorbet collection

Laugh much, to work more

DHAKA: Want to work more? So, you must laugh a little bit more!The abc NEWS publishes a report says in a recent small study conducted at Loma Linda University in Southern California, 20 normal, healthy, older adults watched a funny video distraction-free for 20 minutes, while a control

How Antioxidants Benefit You

There`s a lot of hype around this particular group of compounds found in food. They are known to fight diseases, aging and improve memory. What are these miracle compounds? What do they do and why are they so important to us?Yes, we are talking about antioxidants, found in foods,

5 Amazing Apartments

Shown here: Utilize architectural features in your apartment: A "photo ledge" is a great way to display framed art and photos without putting holes in the wall. See more of this amazing apartment at Cup of Jo.The Look of Built-In Bookcases for $197Homeowners Hilary and Dan Delgadillo had

Mixed Martial Arts

Martial arts are no longer just about self-defence. Many people are discovering that these disciplines are almost as good as any workout at the gym; sometimes even better. Tae Bo is one such total body fitness system that comprises martial arts techniques being practiced at a rapid pace.

What to Do When You Think He’s About to Ask

Tabloids everywhere are wondering when Prince Harry will pop the question to his girlfriend, Cressida Bonas. And while we’re also curious, we can’t help but feel for Cressida. After all, it’s tough enough to silently wonder when a proposal will happen without having millions of

Stress Tied to Worse Allergy Symptoms

Does Stress Make You Anxious? Blame Your Immune SystemStress may trigger symptom flare-ups in people with seasonal allergies, a new study suggests.Researchers followed 179 people with hay fever for 12 weeks, and found that 39 percent of them had more than one flare-up. Those patients had

14 everyday habits of healthy people

THERE is a fine line between thinking carefully about what we put into our bodies and obsessing over it or restricting it dangerously.Whether our particular issue is emotional eating, binge eating, disordered eating or we just can’t seem to get a handle on the whole nutrition thing, we