Wednesday, 25 Dec, 2024

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Six habits for longer, healthier hair

It`s not difficult to attain long and healthy hair. Hair stylist Sylvia Chen says, "To ensure that you have a good hair growth, you must incorporate some essentials like washing your hair with cold water, including proteins in your diet and massaging your scalp every day."Here are a few

Are you walking enough?

One in three people can barely manage to walk for 30 minutes a week, says a study. If you are one of these, it`s time to put on your sports shoes and get into the walking mode. Here`s your guide.Don`t remember the last time you walked, even over short distances? Well, you`re not the only

6 Things your guy doesn`t want to hear

However, there are few things that are better left unsaid. Irrespective of the fact that your guy is the coolest man on the planet, there are things he might not appreciate hearing from especially you even if it has some truth to it.Here are a few common statements that most girls make

Why your toddler`s bedtime is important

The bedtime you select for your toddler may be out of sync with his or her internal body clock, which can contribute to difficulties for youngsters attempting to settle in for the night, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study.The study pinpointed the time when the hormone

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

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