Womens Corner

What types of men heterosexual women find attractive may have no relationship with their menstrual cycles, a significant study shows.

The findings contradicts a long-held view in evolutionary psychology that vouched that women are more likely to find highly masculine, dominant men more attractive when they are ovulating and fertile.

“The idea that menstrual cycles will affect who women find attractive just does not hold up in the research literature,” Wendy Wood, a professor of psychology at University of Southern California, was quoted as saying.

A new study has revealed that women who indulge in more activities during pregnancy are more likely to give normal birth.

Kelly Morgan from Swansea University College of Medicine said that women are often anxious about the process of childbirth and the uncertainty of needing medical interventions but results have suggested that maintaining an active lifestyle during pregnancy is something all women who want complication-free pregnancies can take advantage of, the BBC reported.

A woman from US has set a record for eating two 72-ounce steaks in under 15 minutes.

Molly Schuyler , who is a mother of four, beat renowned hot-dog eater Joey Chestnut in 2008, who had taken eight minutes and 52 seconds to clean his plate at the restaurant, Huffington Post reported.

Schuyler continued gorging by eating a second 72-oz hunk of beef in 9:58 for a total of nine pounds of steak in just under 15 minutes and her feast also included a baked potato, shrimp, salad and a bread roll. (ANI)

Trousers are the staple in summer and this season is all about choosing the right pair and fit. There are joggers cut, wide legs, culottes to skinny legs – take your pick.

Femalefirst.co.uk enlists the four shapes you need to invest in and suggest some stylish options that you can shop now.

* Joggers: Joggers will help you perfect the sports luxe trend we saw on the runways at Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang and many more shows. Dress them up with a silky camisole top, ‘barely there’ heels and a box clutch and wear them during the day with espadrilles and a loose-fit t-shirt.

A new research suggests that two thirds of Brits who’ve had cosmetic surgery regret the procedure, with the majority complaining they didn’t look how they imagined after the op.

The poll of 2,638 people, by a firm of medical negligence solicitors, found that 83 percent of people who’ve had plastic surgery would never consider having a cosmetic procedure again, the Daily Star reported.

The research by medicalaccidentgroup.co.uk was conducted as part of an ongoing study into how Brits feel about any cosmetic surgery that they’ve had.

A Finnish company has launched a line of kick-ass swimwear called Monokini 2.0, designed specifically for women who’ve undergone mastectomies.

Inspired by her own struggle with the disease, the project’s founder Elina Halttunen, who describes herself as a woman “with one breast and a passion for swimming”, is hoping the designs will meet the needs of women like herself who haven’t had reconstructive surgery and are embracing their new bodies – even if that means having one breast, not two, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Elizabeth Hurley has credited daily power walks for her incredible figure.

The former fiancee of Shane Warne, insisted exercise is more important than diet to maintain a good body, Contactmusic reported.

She said that it’s more important to be toned that it is to be thin, adding that going for a fast walk every day really makes a difference to your legs and butt.

She advised that some crunches and arm exercises could help one look like a goddess.

Hectic work schedules often keep women away from spending any time on nurturing their skin. But it’s easy to do it at home by detoxifying the body and getting proper beauty sleep.

Sun, stress, pollution and dirt leads to several skin concerns like uneven skin tone, blemishes and dull looking skin. However, an expert at cosmetic brand Lakme has shared tips on how one can get the desired flawless and radiant skin in the comfort of your home, said a statement.

Sunlight missing from the lives of busy young women is making them deficient in Vitamin D, which has emerged as a major health issue among them, experts say. Vitamin D deficiency in young girls can precipitate osteoporosis and increase the risk of fractures.

“Vitamin D is a major regulator of calcium metabolism and hence is an important determinant of bone health. Despite abundant sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in India,” Palash Gupta, senior consultant, Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, told IANS.

Researchers have reported a discovery that they hope will lead to the development of a powerful new way of treating an aggressive form of breast cancer.

The breast cancer subtype in question is commonly called “HER2-positive”; it’s a subset of the disease affecting about one patient in four, in which tumor cells overexpress a signaling protein called HER2.

A new study has revealed that there is a 50 percent chance that women might have preterm birth if they don’t eat healthy before pregnancy.

This the first study of its kind that focuses on assessing women’s diet prior to conception and its involvement with the outcomes at birth.

The results stated that women who ate protein rich foods including lean meats, fish, chicken, fruit, whole grains and vegetables, had considerably lower risk of preterm birth than compared to women who mainly consumed discretionary foods, such as takeaway, potato chips, or foods high in saturated fat and sugar.

What if you could purchase one sole and multiple uppers later? Save money and space by getting your hands on a footwear that lets you change multiple uppers on a single sole.

Co-founded by Vivek Sethi and Nitin Setia, Solester is a transformable footwear for women aged 15 and above, said a statement.

Available at www.solester.com, the uppers are made from high quality leather. Now, you can create different looks to match your dress and mood by changing uppers.

The innovative transformable system lets you purchase one sole and then you can buy multiple uppers later. IANS

Anukriti Gosain, who will represent India at Miss Asia Pacific World 2014, will be seen in apparel designed by Raakesh Agarvwal.

The pageant will take place in Seoul, South Korea May 31.

Anukriti will wear two gold gowns, a cocktail sari and a bodysuit from the designer’s new collection for the main event.

“Anukriti is wearing four outfits from my latest collection. The look is bold yet glamorous, something that she carries off effortlessly with her stunning persona,” Agarvwal told IANS.

Women with diabetes are at a 44 per cent higher risk of developing heart disease than men with the condition, a new research has found.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of some 850,000 people shows that women with diabetes are 44 per cent more likely to develop coronary heart disease (CHD) than men with diabetes independent of sex differences in the levels of other major cardiovascular risk factors.

The data used in the study stretches back almost 50 years, from 1966 to 2011, and includes 64 studies, 858,507 people and 28,203 incident CHD events.

Women with diabetes are 44 percent more likely to develop coronary heart disease (CHD) than men with diabetes, a large global study has revealed.

“Taken together, these data provide convincing evidence that diabetes poses a greater relative risk for cardiovascular diseases in women than in men,” said professor Rachel Huxley from University of Queensland in Australia.

The data used stretches back almost 50 years, from 1966 to 2011, and includes 64 studies, 858,507 people and 28,203 CHD events.

A study has revealed that babies in the womb might get their first gut bacteria from mother’s mouth as they travel from the bloodstream to the placenta.

Kjersti Aagaard of Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston said that from the broad range of bacteria found most of them are similar to the bacterial community found in humans’ mouths which states that these bacteria are somehow coming through the bloodstream to the placenta, New Scientist reported.

From a full-length skirt, tube ones to pleated designs – there are different styles of skirts to choose from. Which one is your pick?

Skirts are a versatile wardrobe item and can be worn for any occasion and during day or night.

Femalefirst.co.uk lists five designs that one can pick from both designer stores or the high street and the outfit will ensure that you’re following the trend:

A new survey has revealed that a quarter of women are constantly on a diet to get a body like Kelly Brook while a fifth are trying to shed at least two stone.

According to a survey, one in every four women admitted that they think the ideal weight is 9st but their ideal shape is softly feminine with the ample curves of model Kelly Brook or TV presenter Holly Willoughby, the Daily Express reported.

To look fabulous in the summers it is important to follow a proper skincare regime that will help you avoid damage from the hard sun rays.

According to Rod Anker, the creative director of Monsoon Salon and Spa, a good moisture pack for the hair like Schwarzkopf Moisture kick range and special skin facials allows you to get the perfect summer look.

He further suggested that those who have delicate skin can try facial in the start and a cleanup to follow it up, which will provide a last longing effect.

A new research has revealed that around 70 percent of women face a very low risk of facing cancer in the healthy breast but despite that they remove both their breasts following a breast cancer diagnosis.

A study has revealed that babies in the womb might get their first gut bacteria from mother’s mouth as they travel from the bloodstream to the placenta.

Kjersti Aagaard of Texas Children”s Hospital in Houston said that from the broad range of bacteria found most of them are similar to the bacterial community found in humans’ mouths which states that these bacteria are somehow coming through the bloodstream to the placenta, New Scientist reported.

Researchers have said that having premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before menopause does not mean women will be troubled by hot flashes afterward.

However, they said that the women may face more menopause complaints other than hot flashes, such as trouble with memory and concentration.

The research team at the Helsinki University Central Hospital and Folkhalsan Research Institute in Helsinki, Finland, are the first to show a link between PMS and a worse quality of life after menopause.

Everyone is familiar with women’s beauty addiction and now a research shows that British women waste 5,846 products in their lifetime, amounting to 180,000 pounds.

The study, commissioned by Vaseline, reveals that women are hoarding unused beauty products – in an average adult lifestyle buying 840 moisturisers, 360 nail varnishes and 300 lipsticks, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The research shows that 77 percent of women use less than 10 items regularly, despite owning up to 100 in a year.

Ageing is a horrifying fact for many women. But if one goes by a research, British women start to worry about the ageing process at the tender age of 24.

The study, commissioned by Dean Nathanson, managing director at CACI Microlift, shows that women start to fret about wrinkles as soon as they hit their twenties, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The average woman starts to purchase anti-ageing products at just 21, despite the survey revealing that the majority of women do not start to notice wrinkles until they are 28.

Leading e-commerce platform Flipkart Thursday announced it was acquiring Myntra, a leading e-retailer for fashion and lifestyle products, for an undisclosed amount.

“As both the companies are privately held, they have decided not to disclose the deal value,” a Flipkart spokesperson told IANS.

The deal is estimated to be worth about $300 million (Rs.1,740 crore), according to sources involved in the deal.

The deal is expected to bring into the country high quality and affordable lifestyle products to Indian customers from worldwide.