If you were to describe The Perfect Food, it might go something like this: healthful, delicious, bigger than a morsel and filling enough to fight hunger for hours. “Foods that promote satiety”—a feeling of lasting fullness—”do exist,” insists David Katz, MD, founder of the

This Sunday, a handful of stars will go home empty handed from the 2014 Academy Awards show. Not only will they be left with the bitter sting of defeat, but such loss may also lead to shorter lifespans than the winners.Seriously. Social status has long been recognized as a predictor for

Forget the conventional thinking that humans are complex creatures with a wide range of emotions. New research suggest we only have four.The widely held scientific assumption is that we have six emotions: happy, surprised, afraid, disgusted, angry, and sad. But a new study from University

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Deep Side Part’. Take your makeup box and try… Deep Side PartTired of the same-old center part? A deep, graphic side part like American actress Amy Adams’ is a quick, easy way to upgrade your `do with minimal effort.For the Los Angeles

Smoking is a serious health concern of our times. It poses a grave threat to smokers as well as non-smokers. When people who do not smoke inhale the smoke from a lit end of a cigarette or inhale the smoke exhaled from a smoker, they breathe in second hand smoke also called as

Here comes nature`s own healing remedy for you: Taking a stroll in the woods or in a park can help cut stress levels, reduce blood pressure and help fight cardiovascular disease, say researchers.One of the experiments, conducted by the researchers at the University of Essex, discovered

Concerned about your heart health? Here are 5 great heart-healthy resolutions you can make to boost your heart health.Drink More WaterNow, this one may come as a surprise; but it???s definitely the better option over those fizzy soft drinks you tend to gulp down with glee. Loaded with

Skipping breakfast can increase your risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27 per cent, a new study has found.The study suggested that men who reported not eating breakfast were younger than those who did, and were more likely to be smokers, employed full

One of the best things you can do to improve your heart health is to lower your bad cholesterol or LDL. Here are the 10 best things you can do to lower your cholesterol:1. Increase the intake of fibre in your diet. Make low-calorie, high-fibre food the cornerstone of your daily diet. Go

Ever felt your heart flutter, skip a beat or beat very fast? It could be a sign of arrhythmia, more commonly known as irregular heartbeat.Arrhythmia is quite common, especially among the elderly. Though most of these symptoms are harmless, some cases of arrhythmia can be dangerous and may

We all know that chocolates, cakes and cookies are loaded with kilojoules. But what about your other favourite foods? Could hidden fats be lurking in them too?If you`re trying to get your body in shape for the beach, it might be a good idea to take a peek at this list of the top 10 foods

Sleepless nights could lead to serious mental health problems like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, a new research has claimed.The study, conducted by Oxford University, has found that circuits in the brain are shared by mechanisms that control sleep and mental health, and therefore if

Today, professionals use the terms STD (sexually transmitted disease) or STI (sexually transmitted infection) to discuss infections that are transmitted from one infected person to another through vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex or through close intimate sexual contact. The term “STI”

Scientists have claimed that eating four or five pots of yoghurt per week may reduce our risk of developing type 2 diabetes.In a large study, which examined an as yet unexplained link between some dairy products and a lowered risk of diabetes, researchers at the University of Cambridge

UK scientists have found that the Mediterranean diet, which includes fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish and olive oil, could help in reducing the risk of developing dementia later in life.Scientists at the University of Exeter’s Medical School found that the diet could boost cognitive

With the Oscars right around the corner, A-listers are picking out their gowns, working on their acceptance speeches - and making sure their skin looks absolutely flawless for the biggest night of the year in Hollywood.Red carpet favorites including Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, and

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Matching Lipstick’. Take your makeup box and try…Matching LipstickWould you match your lipstick to your dress? What was once a beauty faux pas can create a fabulous effect if done right. Case in point: The petal pink shade Sandra Bullock wore

We are often advised to wear a sunscreen when going out in the sun. Sun protection is essential, especially to prevent skin cancers, sunburn and premature aging. But, chemical sunscreens can have side effects and pose risks due to some medications used in them such as tetracyclines, sulfa

Blackheads are a common skin problem, especially among teenagers. They fall under the type of acne known as acne vulgaris, known as open comedones. They appear as small bumps on the skin, or plugs in oversized pores. Their color varies from yellow to black. There are many natural remedies

Pimples are probably the most feared and persistent problem any woman with oily skin will complain about! Here is what they are before we give you the solution!Read below to know what pimples are and what the pimple treatments are for oily skin:What are Pimples?Pimples are caused by