Monday, 18 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

Staying stress free ‘key to looking young’

Scientists from NYU have revealed that stress is the real culprit behind grey hairs. 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

Quick and simple ways to prevent skin cancer

Following some simple steps may help people reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, says expert. The easiest way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin with clothing, said board-certified dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, consulting

Easy and healthy food substitutes

Simple replacements for what you eat can give you improved health and wellbeing. Choose biscuits made of whole-wheat flour instead of refined flour. You don’t have to deprive yourself of all things tasty, if you’re battling cholesterol, diabetes, weight or blood pressure – to

How to erase your questionable past from social media

Each day is a surprise, and you'll often be shown a Facebook post or an Instagram image that you've probably forgotten about. It can be a pleasant shot of nostalgia or an embarrassing reminder of the person you once were, but it exemplifies one simple fact - the internet never

How much exercise do you need?

Sedentary behavior — any waking behaviour with low energy expenditure while in a sitting or reclining posture — has been linked to ill health. But medics are concerned as many adults now spend between half and nearly three quarters of waking hours sitting. Dr Thomas Yates, who worked

Great health foods

Your diet is sure to get a healthy boost with these five health foods which are your best bets for eating well because they meet at least three of the following criteria - They are excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients They are high in phytonutrients and

The best fabrics to wear during summer

Cotton is the first choice for summer dressing, but there are more options to explore when the temperature soars. Designer Kaveri Batla says organic cotton is the best for the season. “It is good for the body and soul. It’s also known for its soft texture. Its breathable nature

Know Your Hair Type

OILY HAIR Strands separate and stick to your head. CARE GUIDELINES Shampoo as often as necessary even if that means everyday. Use a mild shampoo. Use very little shampoo. Put a conditioner on the ends unless the hair is very oily. Don't use too hot a hairdryer. Don't

5 colours to pile on your plate

Want more energy? Improved stamina? Calmer nerves? Eat your colours and harness the power of phytochemicals — organic compounds found in fruits and vegetables that endow them with their respective colours, each of which bestows unique nutritional benefits. Carolyn Dean — a

Why you must eat carrots today!

Carrot sticks, carrot snacks and carrot cake -indulge in all things carrot-y on April 4 as it is being celebrated as International Carrot Day. Celebrated in countries like France, Sweden, Italy, Japan and Russia since 2003, the day is dedicated to spread an awareness on the goodness of

11 simple social skills that will make you more likable

Being likable is entirely under your control. All it takes is the ability to pick up a few key social skills that build emotional intelligence. To help you out, we sifted through the Quora thread "What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?" and highlighted our

8 beauty mistakes we still make and how to get it right

A love of make-up is fostered in many of us from a young age. It's a fun ritual which, hopefully, improves with adulthood. But there remain a few things which we're still getting wrong, say international stylists. From our brows to our eyes, mouth and skin, they revealed the

Cough drugs, are they safe?

DHAKA: Should children be administered medicines for cough and cold? Alarmingly, says a study conducted in Delhi and Haryana, prescribing such medicines is rampant among child specialists. Researchers from Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi and Pandit B D

Vegetables you should avoid

While we recommend vegetables in every shape, colour and form, not all vegetables are healthy when consumed in certain unhealthy ways. Most vegetables when eaten in their natural form, cooked at home, are great, but we don't always eat vegetables like that, do we? And what about

Home remedies to cure dark circles

The skin around the eyes is very delicate and thinner than most other areas of the face. It has no oil glands and has a fine texture. This area requires special care and reflects neglect, abuse, aging, stress, internal health and lifestyle very easily. In fact, dark circles around the

8 exercises that burn stomach fat fast

If building a six-pack were easy almost everyone would have sexy abs. It's not only the actual effort that's hard, it's also knowing "how" to burn stomach fat correctly is a challenge. Our goal is to show you the best and practical way to burn stomach fat, so you can

Weight loss with protein-rich diet linked to better sleep

DHAKA: Overweight middle-aged adults losing weight with a protein-rich diet are more likely to sleep better, than those who are losing weight consuming a normal quantity of proteins, say a new study. “Most research looks at the effects of sleep on diet and weight control, and our

Natural cleaners you did not know

We never knew their benefits until now! Here are some food items, which can also be great cleaners - Ketchup: It can be used to remove tarnish from copper utensils. But don't forget to rinse them with warm water once you have scrubbed them with some ketchup. Oatmeal: It acts as

Is washing your hair too often okay?

Experts talk about tackling greasiness and how often it is okay to wash your tresses It's certainly hot and you're definitely sweating it out while commuting to work, at the gym or even at home. These increased levels of perspiration might make you feel like washing your hair

Exams time - kids too stressed to eat

A research has revealed that primary school children are under so much pressure to perform well in their exams that more than half will skip meals ahead of exams this week. The top educators in Britain have labelled this fact as "shocking". As England's Year Six pupils have got