DHAKA: People who adopt a healthy lifestyle in their teenage years face a significantly reduced risk of contracting heart diseases, says a new research.Maintaining a healthy heart while young may help prevent future disease and disability, the findings showed."People should adopt and

DHAKA: Broccoli is known to be hearty and tasty vegetable which is rich in dozens of nutrients. It is said to pack the most nutritional punch of any vegetable.Here are some of the benefits of broccoli, reports The Times of India.1. Cancer prevention: Broccoli shares these cancer

DHAKA: Women are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety-related disorders because the sex hormone oestrogen drives more blood to the heads of young women compared to men.It is during puberty that the gender difference may originate, a significant study indicated, reports The

DHAKA: Have you been waking up with a headache quite often these days? If yes, then it's high time to stop neglecting it. Start with finding out what triggers the pain.  The reasons can vary from improper sleep to a shrill alarm or a bad night bulb, reports The Times of India. In fact,

DHAKA: A headache is one of the most common conditions that affect people of all age groups. While the causes could be many, some of the most common reasons of a headache are stress and tension.  Although most of us reach for painkillers to get rid of headache, there are natural

DHAKA: The healthiest foods are nutrient-dense and contain no added sugar. Eating a wide variety of healthy foods is a smart way of supplying your body with all the essential nutrients. Make your daily diet healthy and balanced by adding these must-have food items, reports

DHAKA: A sore throat is no doubt painful and annoying because it interferes with your ability to eat or swallow. While you may seek relief with medications, here are some food items that you can have to soothe your itchy throat, reports the health site.com.1. Soup: Nothing can taste

DHAKA: Incidence of blindness caused by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) – an abnormal development of retinal blood vessels in premature infants – is on the rise in Bangladesh.This was the observation of the speakers at a seminar on ROP held at Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and

DHAKA: There is the list of foods that fight inflammation and belly fat, reports dummies.com.Fruits and vegetables:All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts of these foods

DHAKA: It's one of the most hydrating bites (cucumber has 90 % water) in hot weather and now, here's more reason to tuck into the cool, fleshy vegetable.Bursting with vitamins A, B, C and K, cucumber can help flush out toxins and thus aid weight loss, regulate blood pressure, ease

DHAKA: Poor eating habits can affect your heart for a long time and the effects can persist long after dietary habits are improved, shows a research.Poor eating habits alter the way genes express themselves, including genes related to immunity, the findings showed.This change in gene

DHAKA: If a new study is to be believed, five simple lifestyle rules are the secret to one’s longevity.Researchers, who compiled data of a study that spanned over 35 years, discovered that regular exercise, sensible eating, maintaining a healthy weight, minimal alcohol consumption

DHAKA: With the changing, season many of us are suffering from flu, cough and fever. While doctors prescribe medicines, here’s one thing that can speed up your recovery, reports Times of India. Raw garlic, one of the natural remedies to fend off seasonal ailments.- After breakfast,

DHAKA: Including salads in your regular meals is one of the healthiest eating habits you can adopt. It is also one of the simplest ways to stay fit. Salads are disease-fighting, nutrient-packed powerhouses. They are low in fat and calories, do not contain cholesterol and have a high

DHAKA: Healthy eating promotes better weight loss as opposed to mindless and desperate crash dieting.It is not only healthy but ensures that the lost weight doesn't come back and that you maintain the body's strength and immunity. Here are some foods you should eat to promote weight

DHAKA: While medication will help you control this disease, lifestyle changes also help to keep cholesterol under control.High cholesterol can prove to be detrimental to your health if it isn't got under control. While good cholesterol is important for your body to work properly — it

DHAKA: If white colored clothes have a soothing effect on people, eating white vegetables is beneficial too and you should include more of cauliflower and garlic in your diet.Here's a list of healthy white vegetables that you should consume more, reports huffingtonpost.com.Cauliflower:

DHAKA: In a first, scientists have come up with an explanation to why a sudden shock, stress and fear may trigger heart attack and they found that multiple bacterial species living as biofilms on arterial walls could hold the key to such attacks.Hormones released during these events

DHAKA: Turmeric or haldi is one of the most widely used spices. Not only it is used to add color and taste to our food but also a natural remedy for various skin ailments. One of the most important ceremonies of weddings in our country is the haldi ceremony where a paste made of turmeric

DHAKA: Are you at risk of suffering from heart disease? Say goodbye to all those junk food items like vadas, samosas, fries, chips, pizzas, pastries and burgers. Bring in a fresh stock of these healthy vegetables with an open heart and lower your risk of heart disease naturally!Leafy