Dhaka, June 15 (UNB)- Robi has launched a women focused digital lifestyle service, Ichchedana. Combining safety and security features, Ichchedana provides complete lifestyle solution for the women. Any Robi prepaid customer can register for this service by just dialing the…
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Taiwan’s parliament approves same-sex marriage legislation
Lawmakers comfortably pass law allowing same-sex couples to form ‘exclusive permanent unions’ – first for Asia. Taiwan’s parliament has legalised same-sex marriage in a landmark vote that made the self-ruled island the first in Asia to adopt such legislation. The…
Eat pomegranate to fight ageing, improve endurance
You may want to include pomegranates in your daily diet. Known for their anti-inflammatory properties and cancer-busting antioxidants, they also protect muscles and improve endurance, claims a recent study. According to researchers, a type of compound found in pomegranate could…
Ladies, don’t neglect your heart because heart disease has gender bias
Health Desk Women are eight times more likely to die of a heart attack than breast cancer, yet few bother to get screened for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Heart disease…
4 different anxiety disorders risk for adolescence
Health Desk Low attention control in early adolescence is related to a genetic risk factor for four different anxiety disorders. Young teens who suffer from anxiety are also more vulnerable to additional problems like depression, drug dependence, suicidal behavior and…
Unclean, dull workspace triggers cognitive decline
Those of you who do not pay heed to cleanliness at work, it’s time to take stock of your surroundings, for a new American study has found that working in an unclean and non-stimulating environment can have a negative effect…
Loneliness can affect your wisdom
Factors such as whether you are alone or with friends can affect how wisely you reason, says a study that suggests that our level of wisdom varies depending on the situation. The study defines wise reasoning as a combination of…
Loud music increase hearing defects
Health Desk Exposure to loud music has increased the number of teenagers suffering from hearing defects as well as heightened their risk of deafness in adulthood, finds a new research. The findings revealed that young people engage in “risky listening…
Use honey everyday for glowing skin
Lifestyle Desk Raw honey can be used, not just in our breakfast cereal or dessert, but also get glowing and younger looking skin. Abundant in antioxidants, honey is known to have antibacterial properties too. Here’s how you can use honey…
How bad is it to apply lip balm with your fingers?
The situation: Your favorite lip balm only comes in one of those little tubs or ramekins—not a stick-style applicator. You know it’s a good idea to wash your fingers before digging them in there and balming up. But you’re usually…
To be wise, you need people around yourself
Lifestyle Desk How wise we are varies dramatically according to the situations and is affected by factors like loneliness and togetherness, a new study has found. The study defines wise reasoning as a combination of such abilities as intellectual humility,…
Children’s mental growth hampers for having no outdoors activities
Most of the children in the capital are growing up isolated, self-centred and emotionally vulnerable due to having no outdoors activities. For not having sufficient playground in the capital children spend time in front of television, laptop or computer that…
The sneaky, summery reason you’re getting clogged pores
Lifestyle Desk Even if you take great care of your skin, you may still be plagued by huge pores. The prom queen peau of one Miss Regina George from Mean Girls couldn’t even escape them. We do know that exfoliating…
4 signs you should stop coloring your hair
Health Desk Few women welcome gray hair with open arms. When the salt outnumbers the pepper, most of us—as many as 75 percent of women, according to various sources—turn to the beauty industry for an all-over color correction. But once…
Reduce maternal, neonatal mortality rates: Experts
Rangpur Correspondent Experts at a discussion here have put importance on ensuring safe motherhood, healthy pregnancy period and safe delivery for healthier babies to further reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates. The observations came at a post-rally discussion arranged at…
5 simple hacks to stay sweat free at all times
Health desk Sweat stains can be unpleasant and embarrassing, so try using sweat pads or an antiperspirant to prevent it, suggests an expert. Gunjan Gaur, make-up expert and Executive Director of ALPS Cosmetic Clinics, shares some hacks to prevent sweat…
Be careful if your BP fluctuates frequently as it can damage your brain
As if high Blood Pressure (BP) wasn’t bad enough, research shows high fluctuations in BP too is bad for us. Rapid fluctuations in blood pressure readings may be linked to faster decline in brain and cognitive functions among older adults,…
To sleep better, stay cool , cut clutter
Health Desk Here’s how to tweak your environment for a good night’s rest. For a good night’s sleep, try turning down the thermostat or reading a book – a printed book, not an e-book. Dark, quiet, cool but not cold,…
Water drinking trick can help you lose weight
Lifestyle Desk Dinking a pint of water before you get to the kitchen table may help you lose weight, a new research published in Obesity suggests. Recruiting 84 obese adults to take part in a 12-week-long study, the authors, after…
Fairness cream may cause foul results
Health Desk The desire to get fair skin like your favourite Bollywood actor’s may ravage the natural beauty of your face as most fairness creams available in the market contain steroids. This warning was issued by doctors at an event…
6 ways you should change your beauty routine in the Summer
Health Desk You wouldn’t wear winter sweaters and tights in the summer, so why would you continue to wear your cold-weather makeup when the temperature starts to rise? The products you use most of the year won’t necessarily hold up…
Five reasons why talcum powder does you more harm than good
Health Desk Over the last three months, US courts have awarded millions of dollars in damages to two women who developed ovarian cancer after using talcum powder products. We spoke to Dr Rohit Batra, consultant dermatologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and…
What you must know about food hygiene matters
Health Desk It commonly takes place when raw food like meat, fish or chicken touches or its blood drips onto ready-to-eat foods like yogurt, salads, kebabs, burgers etc. So, it is very important to prevent food contamination as it is…
8 reasons to smile
Lifestyle Desk 1.Smiling makes us more attractive We are drawn to people who smile. Smiling keeps us from looking worn-down, stressed or tired. By simply smiling more often, you can improve your facial appearance… for free! Smiling makes you happy…
Prevent makeup from melting in heat
Health Desk An unrelenting heatwave has been sweeping the country for few days which results in raising mercury. The heatwave affects your skin and hair more than you realise. And more than anything, it gets difficult for your makeup to…
This 30-day plank challenge will transform your body
Health Desk A strong core is the foundation to a strong body. Think about it: A tree would fall if its trunk wasn’t solid and stable. Doing core work isn’t just about your middle, either. Having a strong core will…
Five traditional deshi solutions to beat the heat
Lifestyle Desk With temperatures at a record high, and expected to plateau or even climb over the next week, we’re pretty much in for a roast. Operating on the assumption that not everyone has the luxury of being holed up…
Beat belly fat with this 45-minute running workout
Health Desk Trying to get rid of extra weight in your stomach? Interval training is proven to blast belly fat. Here’s a 45-minute interval workout you can do on the treadmill (set the incline to one to prevent shin splints)…
How many times a week should you shower?
Health Desk Here’s a tip to save time in the morning – don’t shower. A recent survey found that as many as a third of all Brits do not shower every day, but they may not be as stinky as…
Can using dry shampoo damage your scalp
Health Desk Remember when you discovered dry shampoo and it changed your life? Now some of us use dry shampoo a few days a week, usually on mornings when we want to sleep an extra 15 minutes. Nicole Baxter of…