It’s festival time and apart from indulging in shopping and partying, one should also take good care of one’s skin. The revelry should not stop you from looking gorgeous and a head-turner.
Sangeeta Amladi, head medical services, Kaya Skin Clinic, has laid down some easy-to-follow beauty tips that will help you put all your qualms about looking good to rest and focus only on having a good time, said a statement.
Be it inflation or the risk of consuming pesticide-laden vegetables, urbanites are majorly taking to farming in their apartments and the kitchen gardens are sprouting not only peace of mind but also e-businesses.
The phenomenon reminds one of the bygone era of a spice garden in the backyard of a bungalow or grandmother’s vegetable farming hobby. Today, it is conducted in the balconies, verandas and terraces of apartments.
Women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression after a heart attack than men, new research shows.
In a study involving 160 patients from Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Clinics in Lithuania, researchers investigated the impact of gender and cardio-vascular disease risk factors on the risk of developing depression and anxiety after an heart attack.
They found that nearly one quarter of patients (24.4 percent) were depressed and of those, 28.2 percent had received treatment with anti-depressants.
For the first time in Haryana, known for its skewed sex ratio, 13 women will enter the state Assembly out of 116 women candidates who contested the polls.
BJP, which got the majority, has given the maximum eight women candidates to the 90-member Haryana Assembly.
Congress has three women candidates declared as winners while INLD and HJC have one each.
Among the sitting women MLAs who were re-elected include Congress ministers Geeta Bhukkal and Kiran Choudhary, Renuka Bishnoi (HJC-BL), Shakuntla Khatak (Cong) and Kavita Jain (BJP).
Japanese household goods maker Kao Corp. may soon be using algae to produce cleansing agents for its products, specifically shampoo, media reported Sunday.
Kao found two types of algae among 1,200 or so species in its research into more sustainable raw materials for its products, Xinhua reported citing a report in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
The algae in question contains medium-chain fatty acids that are similar in structure to those of palm kernel oil, which is used as a raw material for surfactants, the main component in shampoo.
Siblings uniquely promote the development of sympathy and a quality relationship with a brother or sister increases levels of altruism in teens, a new study has found.
Researchers said the findings are surprising because boys typically report that they benefit less than girls from peer relationships.
“In our study, most relationships were not as important for boys as they were for girls,” said study co-author Laura Padilla-Walker from Brigham Young University.
A new survey has demonstrated that mothers are the top cooks in family as they have a greater grip on what their children are eating.
The survey that approached 2,000 children aged 5 to 12 showed that two out of three children left more of their fathers’ meals, the Daily Express reported.
Fathers were praised for letting children eat what they want and giving bigger portions.
According to the survey, fathers prepared just three family meals while mothers cook seven.
Mothers made meal times more fun and have a wider repertoire. (ANI)
Babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy may find it difficult to cope with stressors of daily life later due to an alteration in DNA of a gene that regulates passage of stress hormones from mother to foetus, a study says.
Newborns of such mothers show lower levels of stress hormones and lowered stress response, the findings showed.
“Our results suggest that these newborns may not be mounting adequate hormonal response to daily stressors,” said lead researcher Laura Stroud from The Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island.
If you are a victim of bullying at the workplace, instead of suffering it silently find a co-worker with whom you could share your story, a study suggests.
The process of being believed and having someone listen to their story is crucial in helping bullying victims communicate better about their experience, the findings showed.
“How victims tell their stories makes all the difference in whether people believe what the targets are saying is true,” said Stacy Tye-Williams, an assistant professor of communications studies and English at the Iowa State University in the US.
Females have been known to be naturally more resistant to respiratory infections than males. Now, scientists have shown that the increased resistance to bacterial pneumonia in female mice is linked to an enzyme that is activated by the release of the female sex hormone oestrogen.
For this, the team from Harvard University’s School of Public Health introduced Streptococcus pneumoniae into the lungs of mice to mimic the inhalation of bacteria that occurs naturally as we breathe.
A new study has revealed that crash diets may actually be beneficial, as slow and steady weight loss does not reduce the amount or rate of weight regain compared with losing weight quickly.
Take a quick bath or use ear plugs to get sound sleep at night.
Here are a few things you can do to have a comfortable time sleeping, reports huffingtonpost.com.
* A bath: Body temperature naturally dips about two hours before bedtime. A soak in the tub temporarily lifts your temperature resulting in a quick cooldown after you hop out of it – can be relaxing.
* Ear plugs: These are a simple and inexpensive way to make your sleep even more quiet. They can help block out not only those traffic noises but a snoring bed partner or even the hum of electronics.
Women who are shy and more sensitive to stress are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, found a research.
Women who worry, cope poorly with stress and experience mood swings in middle age run a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life, it showed.
“Some studies have shown that long periods of stress can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and our main hypothesis is that it is the stress itself that is harmful,” said Lena Johansson, scientist at the University of Gothenburg’ Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden.
Jewellery designer Varuna D Jani’s latest range of bridal line pays an ode to the new-age bride who is well travelled, informed and independent.
Keeping in mind the various traits and qualities which amalgamate into a bride’s persona, the designer’s jewellery range is divided into three diverse categories — Neo classic, Chic and Avant-garde, said a statement.
Women who drink alcohol with strangers or people they met just 24 hours back are at a higher risk of facing sexual assault.
According to a Danish study, over 40 percent of women had consumed more than five units of alcohol before they were sexually assaulted by a stranger or someone they met within 24 hours prior to the assault.
It found that 66 percent of the women were aged 15-24 years old and 75 percent had met the perpetrator before the sexual assault.
Leather can be counted as one of the best investments in your winter wardrobe, and a skirt in the material would be just right for the ‘oomph’ factor.
Leather is ‘in’ this season and a leather skirt, as shown by singer-actress Hilary Duff at one of the red carpet events recently, is a chic way of wearing it.
Choose a simple black, that you know will go with everything, or try mixing it with an autumn shade like berry or chocolate, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
A photo shoot, a documentary and now a cafe- Survivors of acid attacks continue to fight the odds and come up with self sustaining ideas. Located opposite the Taj Mahal in Agra, a brand new cafe is the latest initiative of the NGO Chaanv that has collaborated with the acid attack victims and supporters of the Stop Acid Attack network.
“The victims had many dreams which were shattered by the attack. We now aim to make them dependent and give them an opportunity to live their dreams,” says Ashish Shukla, a member of the non governmental body.
Youthful, glowing skin is something that women are constantly striving for and this is the reason why one in three women feel pressure to look young, says a survey.
New research from cosmetic brand Sanctuary Spa Wonder Oil Serum found that women feel pressure to look young and this is the reason why two-thirds of British women now use anti-ageing products, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
The survey says the biggest compliment one can still pay to a woman over 35 is to tell her that she looks young rather than slim with 60% of women admitting this gives them the biggest confidence boost.
Women’s rights activists today welcomed Delhi court’s verdict convicting the five accused in 2010 Dhaula Kuan rape case.
Lauding the verdict, All-India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) said that such a ruling will boost the
confidence of the people in the judiciary.
This verdict will boost the confidence of the people in the judiciary. Now we have to ensure that the victim’s
tormentors are sternly punished, so that our society never suffers another such torment,” said Jagmati Sangwan, General
Secretary, AIDWA.
Youthful, glowing skin is something that women are constantly striving for and this is the reason why one in three women feel pressure to look young, says a survey.
New research from cosmetic brand Sanctuary Spa Wonder Oil Serum found that women feel pressure to look young and this is the reason why two-thirds of British women now use anti-ageing products, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Stephany Dsouza is all geared up to participate at Mercedes Benz STYLO Asia Fashion Week (MBAFW) in Malaysia, starting Oct 20. Known for her exquisite silhouettes, styling and innovative use of fabrics, the Goa-based designer will showcase an eclectic mix of drapes and cuts emphasising her signature style.
The three-day event, which will take place at Ma-trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, see the participation of 15 countries and Dsouza will represent India.
According to the designer, her collection will celebrate the bold, confident woman of today with lot of emphasize on feminine cuts.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and keeping this in mind, designer Nidhi Munim has launched mastectomy swimwear collection for those women who want to look sexy even after surgery.
The swimsuit uses UV protective Lycra as a material, which makes the fit extremely versatile and flexible across sizes.
Karva Chauth fever gripped the city’s biggest fashion event – Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW). From model Krishna Somani, choreographer Aparna Bahl to Sonu Wassan, some of the best known faces in fashion pages broke their fast amidst the hustle-bustle of fashion show.
On Saturday, many married women in northern India kept a fast from the sunrise to the moonrise for their husband’s long life and well-being.
With summer at its peak, jazz up your simple dresses by accessorising them with some body jewellery.
Body chains have been favoured by celebrities like pop stars Rihanna and Beyonce Knowles.
Recently, actress Sophia Bush was spotted on the red carpet wearing the trend too. She paired her deep v-neck waistcoat top with a gold body chain, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
While body chains are most preferred for the beach look, there’s no need to restrict its use strictly there. Try it out with low cut tops and have them just peek out or even with crop tops.
Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to depression, but women who take anti-depressants during pregnancy may be predisposing their infants to Type 2 diabetes and obesity later in life, says a study.
Maternal use of a class of anti-depressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs increase risk of obesity and diabetes in children, the findings showed.
Obesity and Type 2 diabetes in children is on the rise and there is the argument that it is related to lifestyle and availability of high calorie foods and reduced physical activity.