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1. Reduce Sun Exposure Especially between 11 am and 4 pm, when the sun’s UV rays are the strongest or when UV index is 3 or more. 2. Shade your Skin Seek shade under trees, or create your own shade with a hat, shirt, or umbrella. Wear clothing to cover your arms and legs. Make sure
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
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
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
A new study has revealed that while zinc may be best for prevention, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and perhaps antihistamine-decongestant combinations are the recommended treatments.The study by Drs. Michael Allan, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, and Bruce
Timeless beauty is something that women of all ages aspire for. However it appears that money can’t buy qualities such as confidence and happiness. So, to achieve that flawless look, try out few home treatments that can help in getting the radiance within you.Beauty presenter and
As the festive season brings in joy, these are five simple ways to beautify your homeThe festive season is here. The weather is perfect to curl up at home with a book and a steaming cup of tea. But for that you need to have a beautiful home. No, we are not telling to spend a fortune
Do you need a spa break with some quality “me” time? You don’t have to pay big bucks, travel to Fiji or spend hours to feel pampered; in fact you can treat yourself to a mini spa break without leaving home. Your kitchen is full of all the ingredients needed for a homemade face
New research shows that trans fats don’t just clog your arteries; they may damage memory in young people, too.According to the study, young and middle-aged men who consume large amounts of trans fats displayed a considerably reduced ability to recollect words during memory tests.The
They Snack – SmarterIf you’re going to have a bedtime snack, make it a kiwi. Eating two of these fruits one hour before bed for a month helped adults fall asleep 35 percent faster and sleep 13 percent longer, found a 2011 study from Taiwanese researchers. It might be the high
Having a poor self-esteem can harm your personal as well as professional life. But there are many ways that can help you take charge of the situation.Here go some tips to build confidence to take your life forward:1. Groom yourself. Even a shower, a good perfume and a good hair do can
With belfies going viral online, it has triggered off a new beauty treatment — 'butt facial'. Gaining momentum around the world, here's looking more at it...Anumber of Hollywood celebrities are swearing by glowing bums, which they attribute to a novel beauty treatment known
A breakup, for anyone, is almost always the lowest point in their lives. Some move on, but others take it to heart, and can enter into prolonged depression.Also, several recent studies have showed, that a breakup is tougher for men than it is for women. Like any other loss, going
During pregnancy most women are likely to pay more attention to living healthy and eating a healthy diet, but it is also important to keep a check on the key element during pregnancy – hydration.When pregnant or breastfeeding, a woman’s water requirements are higher than usual and
Adding only a gram of turmeric to one’s breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are in the early stages of diabetes and at risk of developing cognitive impairment, a study indicates.For the study, professor Mark Wahlqvist from the Monash Asia Institute at the
Growing older means becoming settled in career and personal life, but it also takes away our youthful looks. Wear sunscreen, eat well and get sufficient sleep to keep your skin looking young.Kiran Lohia, medical director of Lumiere Dermatology, shares a few healthy tips for skin:* Eat
If you are a vegan and can’t include milk in your diet, then calcium is one nutrient your body will miss. Try kale, orange or soy milk for a healthy calcium supply.Calcium keeps bones and teeth healthy and strong, and around 1,000 mg of calcium per day is advisable for those aged
Chronic or long-term hypertension increases a person’s susceptibility to glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the world, new research showsGlaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the world, is a condition that occurs when too much pressure builds up inside the
Cycling is one of the best forms of simple, low-cost exercises available out there. Let’s find out more about its advantages and disadvantages.As a kid, all one ever wants is a cycle! Many even used it to go to the school and the pride of owning a cycle was clear for everyone to
The selfie culture has given rise to a whole new way of presenting yourself on the Internet. From the gregarious group selfies and lovey-dovey couplies to belfies — short for butt selfies — and drunk selfies, anything goes in the narcissistic selfie subculture that thrives on visually