DHAKA: Applying hair oil on a scalp, which is already infected with dandruff intensifies the process of hair fall, hair experts opined. When hair oil remains on the hair for a long time, is loses it shine and turns dull. So, it is important to avoid applying hair oil on your scalp if you

Nuts have gotten a bad rap for being too high in fat, but the truth about them is that nuts, especially walnuts, are a powerhouse of nutrition.Contrary to what people believe, walnuts are actually good for weight management since an ounce of walnut contains 2.5g of omega 3 fats, 4g of

Heart disease has emerged as the number one killer among Indians, a new survey has revealed.According to a recent study by the Registrar General of India ( RGI) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), about 25 percent of deaths in the age group of 25- 69 years occur because of

First impressions may be made in moments, but they predict the course your relationships follow. So if you know what exactly about you draws in the votes, you can perfect it -- and do better with the opposite sex. So what do women notice immediately?According to Dr Gordon Patzer, author

All of us, regardless of age and gender, crave for healthy and great looking skin. Many suffer problems such as acne, age spots and dry skin, but nature has a cure for all your woes. Though moisturizers and beauty products help, what you eat matters more than what you put on. We list 10

It goes without saying that a living room set up is incomplete without a pleasant seating. An aptly designed couch makes for a complete interior experience. Comfort seating and loads of aesthetic value are big plusses that go with a well chosen sofa. A seating system that complements the

The thought that every zit, eruption, or boil on your skin is a pimple or acne is untrue. There are a lot of skin conditions that are caused due to allergies, cosmetics, sun damage, stress, puberty or even pollution.Dr Rickson Pereira, Consulting Dermatologist, M.D. (Dermatology,

It`s hard to deal with teenagers given that they are moody, rude and withdrawn. But give a thought to what is happening inside their head.The teenage brain deconstructs, it literally falls apart. Then their brain has the difficult job of re-arranging itself, reconstructing, and that can

Stress is a common factor in life. Children experience stress from school, new social situations and simply growing up. Adults feel the stress of working, paying bills, raising kids and maintaining households. Seniors also feel stress, even though some may have retired, raised their

Here`s a little help for men to figure out when their gal isn`t being completely honest with them. Our tips help to decode female behaviour...Though a recent study claims that a woman`s face is like an open book that reveals her state of mind, but men need to beware!Better not take it as

Researchers have suggested that babies are likely to have stronger muscles if their mothers had a higher level of vitamin D in their body while they are pregnant.In the research vitamin D levels were measured in 678 mothers in the later stages of pregnancy.When the children were four

An exercise science professor has compiled seasonal fitness tips to keep individuals fit, inspired, and warm during the winter monthsDr Heidi Freeman, PhD, program director of exercise science and wellness management at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, said that once chilly

A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, which thereby cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study has found.There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes.“The subjects who ate a Nordic diet had lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and higher

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Tousled Side Bun’. Take your makeup box andTousled Side BunEnglish actress Kate Beckinsale certainly brought on the glamour at last Golden Globe Awards, and we loved how her undone chignon gave her ornate Zuhair Murad gown an effortless

Try these simple and quick home remedies that will cure the dark circles under your eyes, making them look radiant.Tomato paste: Cut two tomatoes in halves, add a tablespoon of lemon juice, a little gram flour and turmeric powder. Blend these ingredients until you get a thick paste. Apply

We give you the au natural ways to beauty that`s timeless. Read on to find out the secret fruits and vegetables that hold the power to anti aging.Cruciferous vegetables: It simply means cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish and turnip. These veggies also offer the double bonus of helping

If you have just moved into a home that`s completely white, you have just got yourself a spacious oasis as a monochromatic palette opens up to several design possibilities. While it`s fun to try and bring in your own style and theme to the home, here are a few suggestions to choose

Researchers have identified the three most significant risk factors for child obesity among preschoolers: inadequate sleep, a parental BMI that classifies the mom or dad as overweight or obese, and parental restriction of a child’s eating in order to control his weight.“We looked at

Adolescents consuming more than twice the recommended daily allowance of salt increases their high sodium intake that correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how many calories they consume, a new study has found.In the study of 766 healthy teens, 97 percent self-reported

Teaching kids about food and its nutrients encourages children to understand why eating a variety of foods is ideal and also drives them to eat more vegetables by choice, a new research has suggested.Psychological scientists Sarah Gripshover and Ellen Markman of Stanford University