A study on mice has found that the longer the animal remained overweight, the more “irreversible” obesity became.The finding resulting from the joint research between the University of Michigan and the Argentina-based National Council of Science and Technology (CONICET) provide

Natural or home remedies are very popular for various illnesses.Every region has its own home remedies – some tried and tested, others mere hearsay or experimental, having come down to us over the years from our grandparents’ times.Being in India, we have alternative cures and home

Majority of people use numerous beauty products ranges from fairness creams to other makeup items throughout the day. Without these products your beauty seems to be incomplete. But did you ever think that the products you are using making your skin worse rather than better?Many of the

Many things around us are hard to understand but very effective in nature. Sand bath is a great idea if you are living near sea and are suffering from various diseases. It is very unusual and surprising thought to take a hot sand bath in unbearable heat of 80 degree Celsius. In other

Usually people are seen complaining of hair issues including hair fall, dandruff, dull and dry look even after using some great and effective shampoos. In this case they are advised to go for a good and specialized hair conditioner for making their hair healthy and shiny. Yet at times all

Flu and other viruses are wreaking havoc on people’s busy lives and in desperate hope to keep viruses at bay, many people are wondering if some cold myths are true.Dr. Andrew Bonwit, pediatric infectious disease expert at Loyola University Health System, addresses 10 of the most common

Staring into space at their workplace could help employees become more creative and even help the business, psychologists have claimed.Two studies – carried out by Dr Sandi Mann and Rebekah Cadman at the University of Central Lancashire – explored the effects of “passive” boredom,

HIV is a dreaded ‘word’ for most people. The short name of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which has swept across the globe since the past four decades, creates fear in the minds of the general population due to its ability to kill the affected patient. The general impression is

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Soft Smoky Eye’. Take your makeup box and try…Soft Smoky EyeWhile a smoky eye often runs the risk of looking severe, American actress Jessica Alba got the effect just right at the Los Angeles premiere of ACOD thanks to some careful blending and

Joining a gym to get into shape is always a good idea. However, many people make the mistake of simply joining and starting off on arbitrary exercises without getting proper counselling first. This can lead to frustration over lack of optimum results.A good gym will take you through a

Nutritionist Patricia Bannan has provided eight reasons to why we should drink tea.Tea contains a small amount of natural fluoride, a chemical that can help prevent tooth decay, she said.When fluoride mixes with saliva, bacteria can’t produce the acid by-products that promote cavities.

When left untreated, melanoma is the most dangerous and aggressive form of skin cancer, accounting for more than 9,000 of the 12,000-plus skin cancer deaths each year.“While SCCA doctors have developed successful and innovative methods to treat skin cancer, the true fight against

After working for some of India’s top advertising agencies such as Mudra, Rediffusion, Ray and Keshavan, she launched her own design space, Grubleen, which is an anagram of blue and green. Mena has also developed her own design philosophy called ‘in-space’ design. So what exactly is

Seldom do we worry about our kids falling prey to heart problems. They have always been a subject of concern for the aged, but not for happy-go-lucky kids who dance around with joy. Your child, if diagnosed with heart disease, can indeed be a thing of worry. You need to understand your

The arrival of Lord Ganesha literally signals the beginning of the festive season in India. For those of us who have worked hard on ourselves to stay trim the festive season, can be a daunting time to stay lean. To look well-toned and gorgeous, here are some effective strategies for you

Eating regularly on schedule gives you a structure and discipline needed for a sustainable and long-term maintenance of health.In today’s world, the traditional meals are being let go and snack times are becoming more and more dominant, as we no longer design our days to fit in eating

The study, carried out on lab mice, suggest that constant worrying affects melanocyte stem cells, which produce the melanin pigment that is responsible for the colour of hair and skin, the Daily Express reported.The examination explains that when the skin is damaged, these cells travel

Last December, San Jose, CA hairstylist, Jen Bulik, received the worst news possible and was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. She and her boyfriend of six years, Jeff Lang, a yoga instructor, decided to marry as soon as possible. Due to time constraints, her illness and limited

Just because it sounds a little funny to say that you want a “green baby,” it’s a completely valid effort. Many are making the shift to try to have an organic baby, which really just means using sustainable and organic baby products as opposed to ones with toxins.By raising your

It’s important to know the symptoms of a heart attack and to pay attention to the signs your body gives you. Some heart attack symptoms are similar to that of having a stroke. If you think you’re having either, call 911 immediately.Symptoms for Heart AttackChest painCentral