Thursday, 26 Dec, 2024

Health

8 simple tips to prevent a second heart attack

DHAKA: Individuals, who have had a heart attack, are generally at an increased risk of a second one. But with simple lifestyle changes and following a few precautionary measures, a second attack can be prevented. Here are few simple, yet effective tips to help prevent a second heart

Natural fruit face packs for awesome skin

DHAKA: Tan removal creams, hydra facials, anti-acne gels… the list go on! If you are confused and want to stay away from all these products but still want to keep your skin happy, why not give home-made fruit face packs a try? If you choose the right one, they won’t disappoint in

7 effective ways to lose weight walking

DHAKA: There are many great physical and mental benefits of getting in shape. One of the best benefits is definitely a healthy and longer life. If you want to get in shape but don’t like to run every day, you can lose those pounds walking. Walking is an excellent exercise that you

Love eating junk food? Blame your brain

DHAKA: Wondering why you tend to pick junk food over healthy food? Well, scientists reveal that your brain is responsible for the choice of food you make.In the study published in Psychological Science, researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill

How to whiten your teeth with your diet

DHAKA: Achieve a glowing white smile at home with these simple tips and foods that will ensure your teeth are gleaming.Dr Tim Bradstock-Smith, head dentist at The London Smile Clinic, shares his top at-home tips to ensure your have a white smile that even the celebrities will be

How to get in the mood to train this winter

DHAKA: Winter weather is here and that means there's plenty of excuses not to workout, but it’s important to keep your fitness levels up throughout winter.Here are some tips for the off-season training, reports femalefirst.co.uk.Training throughout the year is important but when

7 tips to be more energetic

DHAKA: Sometimes, it’s just the simple lack of energy that could be causing exhaustion and the over-tired feeling. All you need to do to correct the problem and keep your energy levels high is follow these energy boosting tips, reports thehealthsite.com.Never skip breakfast: Being

Are you addicted to food?

DHAKA: Whether you'd like to admit it or not, food addiction can be a rather debilitating disorder. Read on to find out if you have symptoms of food addiction, reports The Times of India.- Do you feel like eating even after you've just finished a heavy meal? Does the thought of food

Fun ways to teach kids about food

  DHAKA: Here are some fun ways to teach your children more about food, reports The Times of India.One should always start early when it comes to teaching kids about food and inculcating good food habits in them. Here are a few things you could try to teach your kids about food,

Beat the afternoon blues at work

DHAKA: Feeling lazy at work, try these techniques to feel alive again We all get those mid afternoon lulls, when you've just had a heavy lunch and very little sleep at night. You feel dull and useless and feel like you could maybe use a bed.  To awaken your senses, try these easy

5 simple steps to control your diabetes

DHAKA: Controlling sugar levels and maintaining them in the desirable range is an intricate task that all diabetics have to accomplish. However, controlling diabetes can be really easy if you take care of these five simple things, reports thehealthsite.com.Eat smart: Diet is the most

5 health benefits of drinking coconut water

DHAKA: Coconut water also known as tender coconut water is a drink that people living around coastal regions can enjoy. But what is the secret behind this wonderful, sweet and refreshing drink? Well, coconut water is loaded with many essential nutrients that make it a perfect and

Govt to set up 2 medical varsities in Ctg, Rajshahi

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said two medical universities would be established in Chittagong and Rajshahi respectively with a view to providing better treatment.The premier came up with the assertion while addressing the inaugural ceremony of newly-built outdoor

Top 4 foods rich in vitamin B5

DHAKA: Vitamin B5, clinically known as pantothenic acid, is a water soluble vitamin which is required for various body functions. This vitamin helps in red blood cell production and the synthesis of sex hormones, in addition to acting as a co-factor for various chemical reactions in

Can curd help treat acidity?

DHAKA: Acidity is a common problem that affects everyone at some point in life. And many of you must have heard that curd is a good solution for dealing with recurring bouts of acidity and heart burn. Let’s find out if actually holds any truth, reports thehealthsite.com.Acidity is

WHO: Ebola transmission 'intense' in Sierra Leone

DHAKA: The spread of Ebola remains ‘intense’ in most of Sierra Leone even as things have improved somewhat in the two other countries hardest hit, the World Health Organization says.Some 168 new confirmed cases emerged in a single week in Sierra Leone's capital of Freetown

Pope demands just distribution of world's bounty

DHAKA: Pope Francis demanded a more just distribution of the world’s bounty for the poor and hungry Thursday, telling a U.N. conference on nutrition that access to food is a basic human right that should not be subject to market speculation and quests for profit.“We ask for

Smoking ups risk of developing second cancer

DHAKA: A large study has found that cigarette smoking prior to the first diagnosis of lung (stage I), bladder, kidney or head and neck cancer increases the risk of developing a second smoking-associated cancer."As survival improves for a number of smoking-related cancers, patients are

Top 5 foods that sabotage your sleep

DHAKA: If you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep at night, your diet could be to blame.Steer clear of these top sleep saboteurs, and you should be getting a good night’s rest in no time. According to dietitian Shelly Redmond, R.D., author of Eat Well and Be Fabulous, there

Make waking up early a habit

DHAKA: Waking up early is a great way to start a day. Find out ways on how to do it, reports The Times of India.Go to Bed Earlier: Probably the biggest detractor from getting up early is not getting enough sleep. Do you really need to burn the midnight oil just to be on social