Monday, 18 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

5 foods we think are totally healthy

You may have already made the switch from white bread to brown bread in a conscious bid to eat healthy and save your diet. But have you thought the brown bread you pick up every time from your local general store could well just be a brown colour bread?Blame our new found consciousness

Why employees don't give their 100 percent at work

If you think that your team is not performing to their best, rather that howling or blaming them, check if they are avoiding good work because of your bossy or Hitler-like attitude.According to researchers from the University College London and colleagues, when someone gives us an order,

Opposites attract' doesn't always hold true

It's often said that birds of a feather flock together - now scientists are arguing they have the evidence to back up this claim. People who go on to develop friendships or romantic relationships with each other are already similar at the outset of their social connection, and their

Air fresheners, candles can be dangerous?

The next time you find yourself reaching out for scented candles or fragranced air fresheners and cleaning products, think twice.A study has found that lemon and pine-scented products may be infusing homes with poisonous chemicals. The study measured the levels of a range of volatile

How to Make a Face Mask to Remove Blackheads

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

Use make-up as jewellery

Put your eyeliner to some artistic use - paint a fancy ring on your finger or a dainty pendant on your neck. Add some eyeshadow glitter for a party effect.This season, using makeup as jewellery on your body, is in vogue. For example, shimmery gold eyeliner at Dries Van Noten's SS15 Paris

Make yourself a priority

To spread happiness around you, you need to be happy from within. For that, you need to make yourself a priorityGiving priority to self: Stop feeling guilty for taking time out for you. You must realize that it will make you a happier person. You can't spread happiness unless you are

Keeping boredom at bay

Summer vacations are when kids have all the time in the world to kill. How do working parents ensure that their child doesn't get bored? TOI speaks to a few parentsIt's that time of the year again when parents are in a serious planning mode to keep their children busy — after all its

Why chocolate is good for your health

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the American Chemical Society (ACS) – the world’s largest scientific society, has released a new Bytesize Science video today featuring five chemistry facts that highlight why chocolate, in moderation, may be good for you.The video, produced by the ACS

Rebelling through art

One look at Shilo Shiv Suleman and it’s clear she’s not one to follow convention. When I meet her, the 24-year-old graphic illustrator, storyteller and artist from Bangalore is wearing an unusual combination of tribal jewellery, feathers and flowers which makes for a strong visual

5 spa trips to splurge on

Take a real break on your next vacation. Put your feet up, get a massage in a locale and take home an everlasting memory. Indulge yourself at some of the most unique spas the country boasts of.Ananda in the Himalayas:Its USP is its gorgeous setting. Perched on Maharaja of

Triglycerides: Why They Matter

Triglycerides are the forms in which fat exists in food as well as in body. They are carried in all plasma lipoproteins and their presence is one of the differentiators amongst lipoproteins (such as LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol etc.) Triglycerides in plasma are derived from fats and

The Happy Heart lifestyle

Making a healthy change or a lifestyle modification for heart disease or trying to prevent it is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Lifestyle modifications may not always be successful; hence, rather than making drastic changes for a short period of time, make a series of

Experts warn against following diet trends blindly

Experts have warned against following diet trends blindly after a research, which suggested that middle age people who are on high-protein diet are at greater risk of dying from cancer, caused many people to believe that they should totally exclude protein from their diets to avoid

Hot Oil Treatments For Strong And Healthy Hair

Coconut oil is one of the most popular hair oils available in the world today. It is very beneficial as it nourishes the scalp and promotes hair growth. Coconut oil is extremely common among those who live in Asia. It also helps to delay the natural greying process of the hair. Coconut

Manage Your Monthly Budget

Budget you realize how your month is going to be. However, more often than not you seem to be running low on your prefixed amount before the month ends. The following methods will help you save on the little things, which will make it easier for you to control your monthly budget.Get rid

10 Easy Ways to Be a Better Boss

In a funny way, getting people to galvanize around a strategy is the easier part. The pressure comes when you realize that if you get it wrong or don't deliver, you're impacting the lives of a lot of individuals. I see it at our town-hall meetings - people translating what's going on to

Natural Remedies for Goiter

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland and can occur for a number of different reasons. The thyroid is a small, butterfly- shaped gland inside the neck, just below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces hormones which control the body’s metabolism and regulate

How to Get Sparkling Eyes Naturally

In order to get rid of old, dusty and tired eyes, we bring you helpful tips that can help you have beautiful sparkling eyes, in no time at all!Incorporate these tips in your daily life to achieve best results.Tips for Sparkling Eyes with Home Remedies:1. Place tea bags (chamomile

5 Natural Remedies for Heartbreak

At some point in our lives I think most people have experienced heartbreak. Romantic relationships are beautiful yet quite challenging at times as they serve as great teachers. Relationships bring up anything that needs to be healed and integrated within you. We open ourselves up and