One of the most important needs of the human body is sleep. When your sleep is of poor quality and lasts only a short duration, then risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, obesity and even cancer, increase. Sleep is essential not just for your body but for your mind as well.

How does social media affect our fitness, health and body image? We asked our readers, and some of the results may surprise you.With social media networks only continuing to get larger, it’s interesting to see how this impacts our own personal fitness and health goals.We asked our

Thanks to the identification of the common risk factors involved and national public health initiatives, heart disease deaths have almost halved over the past 40-50 years, especially in high income countries.But “despite impressive progress, there is much still to be achieved in the

We all know you`re supposed to wash your hands, but is anyone really doing it? And what if that soap you`re lathering up with is hazardous to your health? Get the down and dirty on all things hand washing right here.Need to know hand washing factsDirty secret No. 1: Most people don`t wash

Where nail trends are concerned, runways don`t have as much sway as celebrities do, opines OPI`s resident expert Robert Nguyen."Runway stuff can be too extreme," he says. "But at the Grammys they have a Mani Cam. When the people see that, or they see nail art on Jennifer Lopez, they`re

"Some of my friends have called it the treasure hunt," says Gauri Khan, gingerly manoeuvring around coffee tables and chairs piled with bric-a-brac in her new South Mumbai concept store, The Design Cell."I`ve been planning this [store] for a while," says the star wife, who has long

No matter how many video tutorials you watch, or expert tips and tricks you read up on, when it comes down to it, self-application of make-up is trying for the most dexterous of us. M.A.C is making the process easier.M.A.C`s new Masterclass brushes -- Oval 6, Oval 3 and Linear 1 -- have

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Braided Side Ponytail’. Take your makeup box and try…Braided Side PonytailWho: Anna KendrickThe Expert: Celebrity hairstylist Craig GangiThe Look: A loose, side ponytail with braided detailsThe TipIf you’re working with clean hair, spray some

Heart disease is among the topmost causes of death in our country today, which is a matter of great concern. It is no surprise that people are now taking this seriously, and understanding how simple steps can keep them away from major heart conditions.While genetic factors do play an

Lifestyle diseases, unlike other diseases, can be prevented by making minimal changes to your daily life. These are diseases caused by the way you lead your life on a daily basis. Lifestyle diseases include diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, certain types of cancer, arteriosclerosis,

Many of us have had the experience of reaching into a bag of onions to find new growth as fresh green shoots have sprouted within. Plants love to grow and it`s easy to simply cut away the new sprouts and get on with dinner, but for the intrepid gardener, the new growth possible from

Irene Chansawang washes her hands 20 times a day. She doesn`t get manicures or pedicures because she thinks nail salons are too dirty. She wouldn`t dream of getting into the shower at the gym without wearing flip-flops, and keeps antibacterial wipes in her desk drawer."I wish it was a

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with caffeine because we love the energy it gives us to start our day, but we hate the exhaustion it makes us feel at night. Although we have intimately familiarized ourselves with the stimulant drug during our mornings, mid-afternoon slumps, and

Make Your Small Space Look Bigger3 Sure Ways To Make Your Small Space Look BiggerI think we all have a room in our home that we wish was a little bit bigger. No matter how much we wish we could just extend the wall out a few feet this way or that way, most of us don`t have that option.

A new study has found that teaching people how to flavor food with and herbs is considerably more effective at lowering salt intake.According to the research, people who had cooking lessons had less salt in their diet and learning to use seasonings is the first step to dietary

Heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer are common concerns for aging women, but did you know that unintended pregnancy is a top health concern, too? If you are nearing or over 40, keep the following health issues in mind.Breast healthDr Brasner stresses the importance of regular

When you think of meditation, you probably think of orange-cloaked monks, herbal medicine and other things so far outside your everyday realm, they might as well be pure fiction. We get it.Breathe in and relax!Sitting in a room alone breathing for an extended time might sound like bunk,

Women – at some point in their lives – will have a "period" moment that spawns questions. Why is my flow so heavy? Where is my period? Why am I getting my period twice in one month? Though irregular periods aren’t uncommon for many women, it’s important to understand the reasons

As women, we have a pretty bad reputation when it comes to the art of nagging. We know we can`t always change our man, but we sure will stop at nothing to at least try.There are only so many times you can ask your man to put down the toilet seat, refill the toilet paper roll, take out the

Everyone enjoys the meal, but rarely do you find family members jumping out of their seats to clean up afterward. Having trouble getting your family motivated for some post-dinner chores? Here are some ways you can turn work time into playtime. Turn cleaning up after dinner into family