Womens Corner

Average age of women who undergo nip ‘n’ tuck has dropped to 21, a new poll has revealed.

According to a survey by online women’s magazine SoFeminine.co.uk, nearly 20 per cent of women under the age of 20 have considered surgery, compared to just one in nine aged 50 or above, Metro.co.uk reported.

Botox was found to be the most popular form of cosmetic treatment, and accounted for 25 per cent surgical procedures among the 1,042 women surveyed.

Breast enlargement was placed second at 23 per cent, while tummy tucks stood at 16 per cent.

Pregnancy care tips:

Who doesn’t love kids? I do: D those cutesy clothes, tin little fingers, toothless smiles aawh! Pregnancy is a wonderful part of a woman’s life. The feel of a new life being inside her gives her a sense of love and fulfillment.

A New Zealand woman completed a record-breaking 500-km run without sleep Sunday.

Kim Allan, 47, started running around Auckland Domain in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland about 6 a.m. Thursday morning, Xinhua reported citing New Zealand Newswire.

The mother-of-four from Waikato region reached 500 km about 8.35 p.m. Sunday after running for more than 86 hours, breaking the women’s world record for distance running with no sleep.

The previous world record was held by US runner Pam Reed, who ran 486 km in 80 hours in 2005.

A new study has suggested that women’s perceptions of what is considered normal and desirable female genitalia may be influenced by exposure to modified images.

Requests for labiaplasty (reducing and making the labia minora symmetrical) has become the most widely performed female genital cosmetic procedure covered by the NHS over the past decade, increasing five-fold between 2001 and 2010.

Post-partum depression becomes too much to handle for a new mother, as it interferes with her ability to look after herself and the baby.

According to Parents India Magazine, the following tips can help one deal with the bouts of depression or anxiety.

Getting adequate sleep is very important, as tiredness and fatigue can make the symptoms even worse.

New mums should take their meals on time, so that they have adequate nutrition and should make sure that they have prioritized their relationships as the arrival of a new baby can be very demanding.

Researchers have said that an average woman spends nearly 12 hours and four minutes every week fussing about their appearance.

The researchers said that this figure adds up to an incredible 627 hours and 28 minutes – almost an entire month in a year, the Daily Express reported.

The study of 2,000 women was conducted by Invista, owner of Lycra fabrics; they found that concerns include fear of being too fat or too thin, too bloated, having spotty skin, pale skin or frizzy hair.

A new study has suggested that rising obesity is leading to more deaths of pregnant women and an increase in birth defects.

According to Associate Professor Rebecca Kimble, data from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital shows a rising trend in overweight or obese pregnant women.

The analytical data suggested that between 2008 and 2012, a quarter of pregnant women at the hospital were overweight and another 20 percent were obese.

A slick of red lipstick can make you look more glamorous. Try layering several shades of red to create a 3D look.

To get the look right, wear a lighter shade in the middle of the lips and blend out into darker in the corners as this will give the effect of fuller lips, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Even a simple one-colour red lip won’t ever go out of fashion. It is a much more fuss-free look.

Here are some tips to apply lipstick well for a picture perfect pout.

There will be late nights aplenty over the coming days. If you want your eyes to look bright and sparkling, follow some easy tips, like having a good night’s sleep, to help you.

A new study of 2,000 British people, commissioned by Murine eye drops, reveals that nearly two-thirds of people say that their eyes make them feel bad when they are tired. Even then, only one quarter have used eye drops in the past 12 months to soothe them.

Optometrist and spokesperson for Murine eye drops, Lara Hefson, gives out her top five tips for surviving the party season with sparkling eyes:

A new study has justified women’s usually grumpy behavior in the mornings, suggesting that females need more sleep than men and odds are, they don’t get enough.

Researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, found that women undergo a lot of stress, both mentally and physically, during the day and skimping on sleep only makes it worse, News.com.au reported.

Sleep-deprived women are more at risk of developing heart disease, depression, psychological problems, and strokes, and have higher inflammation markers, which are linked to pain, the study also found.

A new bill will ban miniskirts in Uganda if approved by the Ugandan president.

The anti-pornography bill outlaws anything that shows sexual parts of a person such as breasts, thighs, buttocks, the Independent reported.

The bill says that any kind of clothing that is deemed sexual and which intends to cause sexual excitement or any indecent act or behavior tending to corrupt morals will be banned.

The anti-pornography bill is a throwback to the reign of Idi Amin who banned miniskirts in Uganda during the 1970s. (ANI)

Sexual harassment at the workplace is grabbing headlines, thanks to cases against some prominent names from various sectors. Filmmaker Ishani K. Dutta shared the same story with her documentary “Breaking The Silence” stressing on the fact that women should speak up against such atrocities.

It speaks about the life of women in male dominated sectors like transport and the problems they face.

It is imperative to buy apparels that flatter your figure rather than those that flatten your overall look.

Dressing for your body shape is the key to looking good. Here’s some fashion advice to find a perfect dress for every figure.

– Pear: If you lack a fuller chest, and you seek to minimise your lower body, try and add volume to your upper body with detail. Avoid wearing patterns at the bottom.

Healthy eating isn’t necessarily curbing your food cravings or avoiding the flavors! It in fact denotes eating food in limited quantities. Always remember that moderation is the key. Keep aside the fear of calories, weight issues and treat your taste buds to flavors and spices with healthy nutritional meals. To help you better, here is a list of ten meals which are mouth watering and loaded with the required nutrients.

1. Healthy Egg and Chips:

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Sesame oil is very popular for its use in hair growth treatments. This oil is one of the best herbs for hair treatment! The oil is extracted from the flower Sesamum while the seeds on the pod are edible.

Sesame oil is highly nourishing, healing and lubricating. Other than being used as flavour enhancing cooking oil, it has great beauty benefits and works great for scalp and hair growth. Sesame oil is enriched with Vitamin E, B complex and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and protein which strengthens the hair from the root and gives deep nourishment.

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Scientists have discovered that brain re-organizing starts earlier in girls, which could be the reason behind they maturing faster during the teenage years.

Studying people up to the age of 40, scientists led by Dr Marcus Kaiser and Ms Sol Lim at Newcastle University found that while overall connections in the brain get streamlined, long-distance connections that are crucial for integrating information are preserved.

Researchers have said that women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing their baby in its first year of life.

The new study by researchers in the University of Maryland School of Public Health (UMD SPH) examined the relationship between gestational weight gain, mothers’ body mass index (BMI) before and during pregnancy, and infant mortality rates.

The study was conducted by Dr. Regina Davis, associate executive director of the American Public Health Association, Dr. Sandra Hofferth, professor, and Dr. Edmond Shenassa , associate professor.

A new study has revealed that a diet rich in tomato may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer.

The study found eating a diet high in tomatoes had a positive effect on the level of hormones that play a role in regulating fat and sugar metabolism.

“The advantages of eating plenty of tomatoes and tomato-based products, even for a short period, were clearly evident in our findings,” the study’s first author, Adana Llanos from Rutgers University, said.

Eighty-seven percent of expecting mothers in India agree that they worry about their physical appearance during and post pregnancy, according to a Nielson Group survey released Wednesday.

The “Yummy Mummy Survey” that spoke to over 600 new and expecting mothers across India uncovers the desires, worries and challenges that rule their minds.

The survey reveals that 76 percent respondents agree that they sometimes feel low because everyone is focused on the child, while it is their body and them going through changes.

Fashion model Matilda Petrovic has revealed that every woman in a relationship feels like cheating sometimes.

During an exclusive interview with FHM India magazine, the model said that she would prefer a life time commitment rather than having a fling or a one-night stand.

When asked what she will do if her boyfriend wants to go out for a beer and she wants to go out for shopping, she said that they will go out for beer, but the next time, he will have to go shopping with her. (ANI)

Researchers have revealed that it might be important for women to be right than be happy, in a relationship.

Researchers from Auckland, New Zealand, who were checking if pride and stubbornness get in the way of good mental health, observed that many patients and couples lead unnecessarily stressful lives by wanting to be right rather than happy, News.com.au reported.

The researchers found that being right is a cause of happiness, and agreeing with what one disagrees with, is a cause of unhappiness.

Researchers have described some of the factors that determine when hair grows, when it stops growing and when it falls out.

Authored by Krzysztof Kobielak, MD, PhD, postdoctoral fellow Eve Kandyba, PhD, and their colleagues, the three publications focus on stem cells located in hair follicles (hfSCs), which can regenerate hair follicles as well as skin.

These hfSCs are governed by the signaling pathways BMP and Wnt – which are groups of molecules that work together to control cell functions, including the cycles of hair growth.

Hoping to achieve Grace Kelly’s defined and elongated eyebrows and creamy skin? Then read on.

According to L’officiel Magazine, to get Kelly’s flawless, matte skin use Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Plus foundation, and contour with MAC Sculpting Pro Powder Palette.

Use the contouring powder lightly along the hollow of the cheekbone, curve towards the temples and then dust lightly along the ridges of the jawline and set it with a light dusting of Make Up For Ever HD Micro finish Powder.

For a pop of color on the cheeks, use a natural pink-brown blush like Bobbi Brown Desert Rose.

Several girls in their early teens are “terrified” about gaining weight, it has been revealed.

According to a UK study looking for warning signs of eating disorders, 10 percent of 13-year-old girls fear gaining weight, and doctors admitted that they were “worried” about the high degree of weight fixation found in young girls, the BBC reported.

Eating disorders, such as anorexia, tend to start in the mid-teenage years, and the study has also revealed that 5 percent of boys belonging to the same age group were fearful of getting fat.

A new author has been tapped to continue ‘ The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ series, as it’s original creator Stieg Larsson passed away in 2004.

According to reports, Swedish publish Norstedts announced that a deal was made with author David Lagercrantz to continue the adventures of Mikael Blomqvist and Lisbeth Salander, the New York Daily News reported.

However, the novel, due for publication in August 2015, will not have the material Larsson was working on at the time of his death. (ANI)