DHAKA: Vegetarians have a lower risk of coronary heart disease than meat-eaters but may be at greater risk of having a stroke, researchers from Oxford University have found. The study, however, could not prove whether the results were down to diet or some other aspect of the

DHAKA: Not only can gardening be an effective form of workout, but it can also benefit your mental health too. Spending time outside can help reduce depression, anger and stress.  Furthermore, gardening is good for you as it can help reduce the risk of diseases such as stroke and

Prolonged lack of sleep can disrupt your immune system, so you're less able to fend off bugs. Sleeplessness drains your mental abilities and puts your physical health at real risk. Here are a few factors given below:                                        

             Cheese Can Have a Positive Effect on Your Dental Health A study done by dental professionals showed that eating cheese might help to prevent dental cavities. Four groups were tested, consuming milk, sugar-free yogurt, paraffin, and cheese, and the pH balance in

At her job as a banker, 35-year-old Lee Ju-hee treasures her small, fairytale-like desk. It’s covered in pink products including a mini humidifier, a mini fan, a small air purifier and a tumbler steriliser. Pink is her favourite colour; she even has a pink keyboard. “I have been

DHAKA: Older adults should eat more protein than what is recommended for the general adult population, in order to preserve muscle mass and strength despite ageing. Yet up to one-third of older adults don’t eat an adequate amount due to reduced appetite, dental issues, impaired

Get to know 8 top tips on eating your way to glowing skin. What you eat can have a big impact on your skin health. Make sure you're getting enough essential nutrients to protect your skin. The foods on this list are great options to keep your skin healthy, strong and attractive.

DHAKA: Too much salt is bad for you, particularly because it is associated with an increased risk of heart problems. If often ingested in large quantities of salt which contains Sodium can lead to a range of cardiovascular problems, including hypertension. In ancient times, salt was

DHAKA: Technology lets me—as well as millions of other people—earn a living from the relative comfort of our desks, without having to break a sweat or even stand up. Once the workday is done, we can transition straight from desk to car to couch, taking barely a step in between. The

DHAKA: Intermittent fasting (IF) is now one of the world's popular health and fitness trends that are producing a fitter generation. IF means cycling through periods of voluntary abstinence of food, interspersed with intervals of normal food intake.  A programme involving

DHAKA: You should follow some tips to keep your kidneys functioning properly and keep them as healthy as possible at every stage of life. You need to be creating a healthy environment for your kidneys to flush out waste and unwanted toxins to keep your body like a place of worship. 

DHAKA: Art therapy is a form of therapy that encourages creativity and self-expression to reduce stress, improve self-esteem, increase awareness and recover from trauma. Art-based mindfulness activities could reduce headaches, a common side effect of stress on school children, men and

Dengue fever which is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito has rapidly spread in all regions of WHO in recent years. The dengue hemorrhagic fever is widely known as 'break bone fever' as it accompanies with severe joint pains which makes the condition even worse. No

DHAKA: When you decide to lose weight, you might have better results with activities you enjoy, like swimming. It is not only an exercise for people of all ages, but it also provides you with the flexibility of going with the pace you are comfortable with. To maximize your weight loss

DHAKA: Skin pigmentation on your face can be caused due to a number of things and though it does not necessarily pose a threat to your skin, but over time it looks unsightly.  To get a fairer and a glowing skin, you can use Saffron as it is a wonderful skin nourishing ingredient.

DHAKA: Brand new restaurant Drink & Dine started journey in Mirpur of the capital city, promising the food-lovers guaranteed satisfaction. The restaurant is located on the Commerce College Road-Rainkhola (Mirpur-2) in between the National Cricket Stadium and the National Zoo.  The

The effects of social media use on teenage life satisfaction are limited and probably "tiny", a study of 12,000 UK adolescents suggests. Family, friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing, says the University of Oxford research team. It claims its study is more

Chamomile tea is rich in flavonoids which possess antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are good for health. As a caffeine-free infusion, chamomile or ‘babune ka phal‘ has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments since time immemorial and has been considered a

DHAKA: ACI Consumer Brands has launched Freedom Antibacterial Intimate Wash and Freedom Hair Removal Cream at a grand event at ACI center here recently.  Syed Alamgir, Managing Director of ACI Consumer Brands, attended the launching as the special guest, said a press release Monday

DHAKA: Bangladesh was ranked 125th happiest country in the Happiness Index by going three notches down from the previous year. Bangladesh, however, secured its place ahead of neighboring India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, according to the study of United Nations (UN) published Wednesday