Wednesday, 09 Oct, 2024

Lifestyle

How to get rid of dandruff

Dandruff is a common scalp condition. In its mild form, it consists of loose white flakes, which fall off and may be noticed on the shoulders and back. Sometimes, the flakes may be yellowish in colour. Even mild dandruff can be accompanied by itching. Sometimes, the scales, along with

Daily habits that may be harming you

There are some habits that most of us have which may be harmful for you in the long run. You are probably doing it all right — drinking enough water, exercising every day, taking the stairs instead of the elevator — but a few everyday habits if neglected can become the reason for

Top tips to maintain weight loss

You’ve worked hard to shed those extra kilos – sweating it out at the gym, denying yourself cheese and chocolates – but, it’s not over yet.Most people once they have achieved their target weight fall back into old habits and pile on the kilos within months after losing them. This

Get healthy flawless skin this New Year!

Skincare Maintain a basic skin care regime: It is said that beauty comes from within but it only comes when you take care of it. As part of your everyday skin care plan, a proper cleansing routine is very essential for the skin. Use a mild cleanser for your face, preferably a moisturizing

Enjoying life helps to keep you fit

A new study has revealed that people who enjoy life maintain better physical function in daily activities and keep up faster walking speeds as they age, compared with people who enjoy life less.A study of 3199 men and women aged 60 years or over living in England looked at the link

Making rose potpourri at home

The first notes you inhale on entering a home says a lot about its inhabitants.The French, however, have made an art out of making sure that their homes fill your senses with fragrant woody notes. All this is made possible by a handful of dried flowers kept in a bowl. They are called

Healthy gulab jamun recipe

Unarguably the most popular Indian dessert, a regular in every party, family function or marriages, we love Gulab Jamuns! Gulab Jamun is sweet and the frying makes if makes it more heavy on your diet.So Chef Kunal Kapur, MasterChef India Judge and Executive Sous-Chef, The Leela Kempinski,

Can colleagues be friends?

Your best friend has got a new job and now he is your teammate at work. But wait is it really a reason to rejoice? It is often said that when you mix your personal and professional life, things get a little difficult to handle. So, can your workplace attract fair weather friends?Or will

Jewellery shop ‘Da Finery’ opens

DHAKA: ‘Da Finery’, a quality shop of jewellery, accessories and cloths open its journey with aspire to reach fashion conscious and trendy people who are young at heart. Lux superstar Mehjabin and Veet Channel-i model Hasin were present, among others, at the lustrous opening ceremony

What is better for a healthy married life:to be right or to be happy?

To decode the effect of being right vs being happy on a couple`s quality of life, researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand involved a married couple living in their own home for their study.The authors decided that the female participant would prefer to be right and the

Ways to make women chase you

Are you tired of running after women and want them to chase you instead? Read on1. Stand stillIf you`re standing at a party using cheesy pick-up lines, you`ll never master the skills. Stop before your embarrass yourself. Work instead on your confidence and sense of mystery. Be the tall

5 facts about olive oil

Here are facts you probably didn`t know about olive oil- Olive oil reduces bad cholesterol because it contains polyphenols, which helps keep your LDL cholesterol levels within limit.- A specific polyphenol in olive oil is effective at protecting your red blood cells from oxidation, which

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Full Brows’. Take your makeup box and try…Full BrowsIn addition to her bombshell waves we’re also inspired by Colombian actress Sofia Vergara’s bold brows, but an accidental over-tweeze may leave your arches more flat than full.Luckily, the

Jewellery shop ‘Da Finery’ opens Friday

DHAKA: The opening of ‘Da Finery’, a quality shop of jewellery, accessories and cloths will be held in city’s Mirpur area on Friday.Lux superstar Mehjabin, Veet Channel-i model Hasin and Asha will be present at the ceremony at 4:00pm at Rongdhanu Shopping Complex at Pallabi in

High BP potentially more dangerous for women

A new study has revealed that high blood pressure is potentially more dangerous for women than men.Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for the first time found significant differences in the mechanisms that cause high blood pressure in women as compared to men.“This is the

Dark chocolate can protect against diabetes

Scientists have found that “superfoods”, such as dark chocolate, red wine, tea and berries that are rich in flavanoids, offer protection from Type 2 diabetes, the Daily Express reported.The research, conducted on almost 2,000 people, showed that high intakes of flavanoids are

5 golden rules for a healthy lifestyle revealed

Experts have jotted down five golden rules for a healthy lifestyle which according to them are a key to staying healthy and fit during old age.The experts have revealed that not over-eating, avoiding being overweight, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and taking some

Dandruff: Why you should not apply hair oil

DHAKA: Applying hair oil on a scalp, which is already infected with dandruff intensifies the process of hair fall, hair experts opined. When hair oil remains on the hair for a long time, is loses it shine and turns dull. So, it is important to avoid applying hair oil on your scalp if you

Walnuts good for weight management

Nuts have gotten a bad rap for being too high in fat, but the truth about them is that nuts, especially walnuts, are a powerhouse of nutrition.Contrary to what people believe, walnuts are actually good for weight management since an ounce of walnut contains 2.5g of omega 3 fats, 4g of

Heart disease number one killer of Indians

Heart disease has emerged as the number one killer among Indians, a new survey has revealed.According to a recent study by the Registrar General of India ( RGI) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), about 25 percent of deaths in the age group of 25- 69 years occur because of