Thursday, 02 May, 2024

Lifestyle

Work towards soft, youthful hands

 It's advisable to get a manicure from a reputed salon that practice good hygiene procedure. Once a week, one should soak their hands in soapy water for a couple of minutes and then file the nails before applying nail paint. One should not scrap off nail paint because this weakens

Childhood abuse leads to obesity in adult women

University of Toronto researchers indicated that women who were physically abused in childhood were more likely to be obese than women from non-abusive homes. "After adjusting for age and race, childhood physical abuse was associated with 47% higher odds of obesity for women" lead

5 makeup tricks for bigger eyes

But that is when smart makeup tricks and tools help us to make those beautiful deep eyes look sexier than ever. These simple tricks will help you to make your eyes looks bigger and also attractive. 1. Highlighter at rescue: Though we would like to think that concealer is the

Tips to cure baldness, dandruff

Here are a few common hair-related problems we encounter and some tips to overcome them Dandruff: Soak a few fenugreek (methi) seeds overnight in water and grind it to a fine paste in the morning. Apply the paste on the head for 30mins and wash off. This not just has cooling effect,

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Dress

Buying your wedding dress is an amazingly fun process and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But it can also be overwhelming if you don’t do a bit of prep work in advance. There are 3 keys to a wedding dress search that’s exciting and not the least bit stressful. 1. Decide Your

Tips to installing a kitchen cabinet

The modern day kitchen requires a bit of more budget than the usual and ample of thought process for it to be user friendly. Here are tips on how to go about that perfect kitchen cabinet that not only enhances the aesthetics of the kitchen, but us also easy to use. Space dynamics

Kava plant holds promise against anxiety

In an eight-week Australian study, 75 patients with clinically diagnosed generalised anxiety disorders (GAD) were given kava or a placebo. Results published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology showed a significant reduction in anxiety for the kava group compared with the

All you need to know about organic foods

The organic food movement that began a few years ago is showing no signs of waning. All around the globe, people are adopting the organic lifestyle more and more. It’s time then, to take a look at what this movement is really all about. What is organic food? In simple words,

Can potato chips & french fries cause cancer?

There has been a spate of studies done to find out if there is a correlation between fries and human cancer ever since Swedish scientists tumbled upon acrylamide in foods. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, say that there is a link between the chemical compound acrylamide

Strategy to 'quit smoking' 

A latest research suggests that understanding what it is that makes you light up in the first place is the key to finding the quit method best suited to you.  Below are the most common smoking personalities with tailored advice to ensure your habit goes up in smoke. 1. The stress

Tips to improve your heart health

Judith Mackall, MD, Cardiologist at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, offers three tips for men and women to help improve their heart health and reduce the risk of developing heart disease. She advises thirty minutes of moderate exercise every day, which

The Main Cause of Belly Fat

chips is as dangerous as drugs, because it can cause a feeling of addiction. According to the last research, one third of the British and American children, eat chips every day, and according to several calculations, one person eats 100 bags of chips per year, but experts warn us that

Oldies Too Are Facebook Addicts 

Oldies are getting busy these days in updating their status or changing their profile picture and following their grand kids, the one who introduced them to the hub of social networking. People who are over the age of 50 are now a days getting addicted to social networking, this has been

6 Ways Happiness Makes You Healthy

We have heard it a million times that happiness is the key to a good health. But how many of us actually follow it? Considering that a huge multitude of people are falling ill due to stress and depression, one really wonders; is it really such a difficult thing to be happy? No one can

7 Bindi Styles For The Festive Season

A bindi or tikka is worn excatly at the point at which the mythical third eye is supposed to be. Moreover, it is considered to be a sign of marriage in some Hindu communities. The festive season in India begins in September with Ganesh Chaturthi. Then we have festivals like Navratri,

How To Get A Smaller Waist In Just A Week

How To Get A Smaller Waist In Just A Week 1. Alter Your Diet Eating whole grains, along with vegetables and fruits will help you to reduce the amount of fat you consume. When you consume whole grains it’s healthier because they contain no preservatives, making it one of the best

13 Foods that stop ageing

Even though it is unclear how most phytochemicals work, their beneficial effects are apparent. So for now, variety is the key and the more the better. Apple / grapes / cherries / straw berries: The soluble fibre in apples lowers the blood sugar. These fruits contain ellagic acid though

10 Tips for Preventing Acne

Avoid scrubbing your skin harshly with a washcloth, exfoliating glove, or loofah (a coarse-textured sponge). Gently wash it with your clean hands or a very soft cloth. Always rinse well, and then dry your face with a clean towel. (Toss the towel in the laundry hamper, as dirty towels

Sleep and health

Occasional lack of sleep is a common experience. Usually, you should be able to overcome the problem by altering your lifestyle, but if you have persistent sleep problems you should consult your doctor (see Insomnia). Why we need to sleep Although scientists do not completely

3 Rules for Busting Through a Weight-Loss Plateau

Since I'm not on a "diet" but rather a lifestyle change and journey, the fact that I was stuck at the same weight for what seemed like forever with no drastic pound decrease was especially frustrating. Yes, it's true I've been losing inches around my body. In fact, my husband