Womens Corner

A new study has revealed that genetic factors have an influence on children’s Body Mass Index.

According to the study by UCL and King’s College London, of genetic factors on differences between children’s Body Mass Index ( BMI) increases from 43 percent at age 4 to 82 percent at age 10.

Clare Llewellyn, UCL Epidemiology and Public Health, said that the results demonstrate that genetic predisposition to obesity is increasingly expressed throughout childhood.

The study was published in the journal Obesity. (ANI)

A new study has found that women are “more intuitive” than men due to a biological component, which would predispose women to adopt a “less reflexive” attitude in life.

According to the study by researchers from the University of Granada, the Barcelona Pompeu Fabra University and the Middlesex University of London, women tend to give more intuitive answers, whilst men respond in a more reflexive way.

Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named People magazine’s “Most Beautiful” woman.

The 31-year-old, who won an Oscar for her role as the slave Patsey in Steve McQueen‘s “12 Years a Slave”, recently landed a contract with Lancome Paris, reports showbizspy.com.

“It was exciting and just a major, major compliment. I was happy for all the girls who would see me on (it) and feel a little more seen,” she said.

Nyong’o first equated beauty with what she saw on television.

Potential mothers need to fast from fish for many years to avoid passing on certain harmful chemicals to their offsprings, an alarming study indicates.

Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids that benefit children’s health, but the could also pass on certain harmful chemicals like persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and methylmercury.

Do not blame her for no action tonight as women in pain often say no to sex as pain from inflammation or some other reason greatly reduces sexual motivation in female than male, research reveals.

In a first such study, researchers from McGill University and Concordia University in Montreal have investigated the direct impact of pain on sexual behaviour in mice.

A new survey has shown that women are far more attracted to guys who drive something more practical, like a Prius.

A Harris poll commissioned by dating site AnastasiaDate found that a majority of women associate fancy cars with negative character traits, the New York Post reported.

56 percent view men who drive exotic or fast cars as being show-offs or arrogant, and 17 percent perceive them as being insecure.

Almost half of women say that a guy’s car reflects his economic status.

A new study has revealed that women find complex music sexy. According to the researchers, when women were asked to choose between composers of different types of music for a night of love, they preferred the writer of a difficult piece over the one who produced a simple tune, Metro.co.uk reported.

The study conducted by University of Sussex found that syncopated off-beat rhythms, typical of jazz, proved more of a turn-on than simple chords and melodies for women.

The study was published in the Royal Society journal. (ANI)

Researchers have suggested that trauma, illness, alcohol or other drug abuse in expectant mothers could activate a single molecular trigger in brain cells that can go awry and activate conditions like schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder or autism in their babies.

Past studies have shown that when an expectant mother exposes herself to alcohol or drug abuse or she experiences some trauma or illness, her baby may later develop a psychiatric disorder, including some forms of autism or post-traumatic stress disorder, later in life.

A Canadian female athlete, who was sexually abused as a child, is attempting to double the world’s longest triathlon record as a charity event in order to raise awareness about human trafficking and stop it.

Norma Bastidas will more than double Australian world record holder David Holleran’s triathlon consisting of a 26-mile swim, 1,242-mile ride and a 310-mile run, by swimming 95 miles, biking 2,932 miles and running 735 miles for a total of 3,762 miles.

Cleansing twice a day, getting good sleep and drinking water are some of the beauty tips that stand the test of time.

Jill Zander of the Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic shares timeless beauty tips, reports femalefirst.co.uk:

* Cleanse regularly two times per day and use a SPF.

* Good sleep is vital to any beauty regime.

* Inflammation and dehydration accelerate ageing – so always use an antioxidant to fight free radicals first before you apply your moisturiser and sun block.

* Drink one and a half litres of water a day.

You will soon have fingernails that would glow as you call someone.

A Japanese firm has unveiled fingernails that light up when you make a call.

You just need to pick up Android-powered smart phone to set your fingers glowing.

Building on the immense popularity of manicure art – where small gem-like stones are stuck on the nail – a Japanese toy firm Takara Tomy ARTS has developed a micro-thin LED sticker.

The “LumiDecoNail” uses a technology called Near Field Communication.

In this, small amounts of power are transferred very short distances to communicate with a smart phone.

Cellulite, the fat beneath the skin that looks more like an orange peel, can plague women no end — but not many are aware of the facts associated with the unwanted fat deposits.

Skin care expert Jill Zander of the Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, in Surrey, provides a few facts on cellulite, reports femalefirst.co.uk:

* The different types: Adipose cellulite (firm cellulite, orange peel effect on loose skin), oedematous cellulite (fluid retention, soft cellulite often on loose skin), fibrotic cellulite (hard, compact cellulite with orange peel effect).

A woman who was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome was recently implanted with a lab grown vagina and now leads a normal life.

The Mexican women who participated in the study said that she felt very fortunate because she could have a normal life, the New York Daily News reported.

She said that it is imperative to let other girls that have the same problem to know that there was a treatment and one could have a normal life.

The woman was 18-year-old when she had the procedure said that she was aware that she was the first one who got a vagina implanted.

For spring-summer 2014, the coat has been the focal point on most fashion catwalks with many designers and celebrities following the trend. But the style that emerged is the collarless coat.

While there have been plenty of different styles, the streamlined coat minus the collar usually stands out with its super clean style, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The trend was recently spotted in the ramp shows of American multi-brand store J. Crew and Los Angeles-based women’s wear brand Clover Canyon.

A new survey has found that nearly 25 per cent British women are “bisexual.”

The survey of 1,000 women by bisexual website Biscuit also found that 38 per cent admitted that they had enjoyed at least one same-sex fling, Daily Express reported.

Biscuit editor Charlotte Dingle said that the survey does seem to bear out anecdotal evidence that women are increasingly viewing their own sexuality as fluid. (ANI)

” Pee on a stick” parties are the latest trend among pregnant women.

Pee parties-also known as POAS, or Pee on a Stick Parties-are the latest way women are taking what was once a very private moment very public, ABC News reported.

What used to be a closely guarded secret until after the first trimester is now being shared online within minutes of seeing one line or two.

The trend was first spotted by BabyCenter.com.

Pastels have proven to be trendy this spring, but it is time to add some bright shades to your closet.

Orange, blue, green, yellow and reds are some of favourite colours and they will look stylish if teamed with other bright shades as well as denim or white, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Actress earlier this year. Wearing a yellow silk v-neck blouse, the actress was shining beautiful in the bright hue.

A new survey has found that nearly 25 per cent British women are “bisexual.”

The survey of 1,000 women by bisexual website Biscuit also found that 38 per cent admitted that they had enjoyed at least one same-sex fling, Daily Express reported.

Biscuit editor Charlotte Dingle said that the survey does seem to bear out anecdotal evidence that women are increasingly viewing their own sexuality as fluid. (ANI)

Bushy eyebrows have elbowed out thin ones. If earlier Brooke Shields and Cindy Crawford flaunted big brows, new age celebrities like Cara Delevingne and Lily Collins have made the look chic again.

Anastasia Soare, eyebrow expert to stars like Madonna, Sharon Stone and Jennifer Lopez, shares how to create the perfect brows, reports eonline.com.

Still do not know why you fail every time to charm her with your voice? You just cannot sound sexy as this is one weapon of seduction that only women can enjoy – the power to make their voices sexier.

A fascinating research shows that women lower the pitch of their voice and increase their hoarseness to sound sexy but men who try to sound more attractive can sound even worse!

Keep your style up-to-date by adding metallic accessories to your wardrobe.

These metallic accessories are a must have look whether it’s a small cross-body bag, sandals or a headband – anything metallic fits the bill, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Silver, bronze and gold all fit the bill, but do not discount Rose Gold as this colour looks divine against tanned skin and can even look that little more expensive too.

A pair of metallic Gucci platforms will look marvellous. One can search the high street for something a little more affordable.

A new study has shown that women experience physical revulsion which induces nausea when exposed to graphic pornographic images without any context.

A study conducted at Groningen University in the Netherlands has found that women’s physiological response to explicit images of sexual penetration was similar to what they feel when confronted with revolting food, the Independent reported.

According to the research, there is a strong overlap in the areas of the women’s brain that became active in response to viewing the nausea-inducing pictures, and those showing the pornographic scenes.

Social pressures shouldn’t restrict any woman to pursue a career in sports, said a former international volleyball player who believes sports has the power to empower women.

“Sports can play a pivotal role in women’s empowerment. It gives identity to an individual and boosts confidence. So, the people of the society are still afraid of being with a woman who has an identity of her own,” said Jagmati Sangwan at the India International Centre Thursday evening.

Denim jackets are always going to be in style and year after year they come back to the forefront, curvaceous women can fill in thier wardrobe with the trendy plus size outfit.

Plus size denim jacket works perfectly on women with curves over the summer maxi dress, cropped trousers and even with this season’s must-have midi (mid-length) skirt, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Curvaceous women can pick out any of the stylish plus size denim jackets to get a chic look.
(IANS)

A new research suggests period pain not only causes discomfort but it can also affect the work environment of girls especially those working on computers.

British researchers have found that the pain can reduce cognitive performance, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Not only does it reduce the attention span, but women suffering from period pain perform less well in computer-based tasks, according to scientists at the University of Bath.