Health Desk A bad hairstyle isn’t always so easy to identify—and, chances are, if you don’t have a total hacksaw job, you probably think you are doing everything right with your current look (hello, high school yearbook photo). But, according…
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How to reduce energy consumption at your house
If power bills form a major chunk of your spending during the peak summer and winter months, researchers offer certain tips that can help you breathe easy.A study, published in the journal Frontiers in Built Environment, showed that opening the…
3 Reasons to heat up your conditioner
by KADIA BLAGROVE Hair conditioning is probably the most essential part of your haircare routine. It’s literally the remedy for all hair problems. While a quick three minute soak and rinse may leave our hair feeling soft and more manageable,…
Fear of death keeps people away from savings
If you are not saving enough for your retirement, you may not be alone. A new study has shown that a large number of people avoid saving for their old age because they are afraid to think of their own…
Tougher men less likely to be honest with doctors
Stop acting like a tough man and start facing the reality. A team of US researchers has found that most men on an average die five years earlier than women as they are less likely than women to go to…
Anxiety could be the reason for a bad decision
Anxiety doesn’t just affect the way we feel — it can also have a significant impact on our daily behaviors, including our ability to make sound decisions.A new study from neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh finds that anxiety disengages…
Eating disorders harm women’s fertility
Women with the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia may take a bit longer to get pregnant than other women.Researchers asked 11,088 pregnant women in UK to complete questionnaires at 12 and 18 weeks of their pregnancy. Of those women, 171…
4 ways to counteract the harsh effects of tap water
You’ve probably read a few things about how New York City tap water is the best in the nation—that may be true, but there are still tons of trace chemicals and bizarre compounds that can do a number on your…
More Spring beauty tips
Spring has sprung. But what about your beauty routine? Could that do with an edit and a shakeup too? Or at least a taking stock? These five more spring beauty tips will help you emerge from winter’s hibernation in preparedness…
Exercise may bring sharp memory in old age
Want to keep a sharp memory in old age? A study has found that moderate to intense regular exercise in old age may delay brain aging by 10 years.According to the study, the people who reported light to no exercise-their…
Sunbathing may decrease heart disease risk
Researchers have found that active sun exposure habits is linked to decrease in heart disease and noncancer/non-heart disease deaths.The researchers looked into the paradox that women who sunbathe are likely to live longer than those who avoid the sun, even…
Anxiety could be the reason for a bad decision
Anxiety doesn’t just affect the way we feel — it can also have a significant impact on our daily behaviors, including our ability to make sound decisions. A new study from neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh finds that anxiety…
Blondes are just as smart as others
The jokes about “dumb blondes” are, well, just jokes! Researchers have found that the average IQ of blondes may actually be slightly higher than those with other hair colours.While jokes about blondes may seem harmless to some, they can have…
How babies deal with angry adults!
Just as we often form fast opinions about each other’s personalities, especially when it comes to negative traits, 15-month-old infants also form similar generalisations about others and make attempts to appease adults they consider prone to anger, a study says.“Our…
Eating disorders harm women’s fertility
Women with the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia may take a bit longer to get pregnant than other women. Researchers asked 11,088 pregnant women in UK to complete questionnaires at 12 and 18 weeks of their pregnancy. Of those women,…
Unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle may trigger ageing
Poor and unhealthy diet coupled with lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle may accelerate the ageing process in humans, warn US researchers.A type of cells called senescent cells contribute to diseases and conditions associated with age.The researchers found that…
10 best breakfast blasts for weight loss
There’s nothing better than doing something positive for your health first thing in the morning! Now, with NutriBullet in hand, you can spark your metabolism and satiate your hunger thanks to the amazing, delectable, and absolutely amazing power of these…
Is it oK for little girls to dabble in makeup?
I did something against my better judgment recently: I brought home a Pür cosmetics Cinderella-themed makeup palette, above, for my 7-year-old daughter. It had magically appeared at the office one day, and my friend and co-worker had put it aside…
Makeup at the Gym: Yea or Nay?
Khloé Kardashian shared in a blog post Thursday night that she wears makeup during her sweat sessions at the gym, echoing what she told Yahoo Beauty in an interview last week.Since she always looks flawless in the seemingly styled photos…
Depressive symptoms may indicate Alzheimer’s risk
People who are frequently diagnosed with depression may run higher risk of having Alzheimer’s disease later as researcher have found that use of antidepressants is more common among people who go on to develop the most common form of dementia.Antidepressants…
Latin dancing may prove healthy for elderly
A little cha cha cha or salsa can help older adults walk faster, improve their physical fitness and as a result may decrease the risk for heart disease than a health education programme, reveals a study.The results showed that the…
Teaching teens about relationships can reduce dating violence
Teens indoctrinated in relationship issues have lower tolerance for aggression and dating violence, says a recent study which observed that healthier dating attitudes can be acquired after even a brief involvement in an anti-violence curriculum.Researchers in the US found that…
Some cities hold all the cards
Vienna, Austria’s grand capital on the Danube River, offers the highest quality of life of all cities in the world, while the Iraqi capital Baghdad, once more took its place at the bottom of a liveability list compiled by consulting…
Shakespeare in fashion!
London’s fashion designers on Sunday drew inspiration ranging from nature to William Shakespeare, presenting oversized coats and embellished dresses while reassessing how to sell clothes faster to a new generation of online consumers.Pleated skirts, rose-printed dresses and studded leather jackets,…
Australia’s poorest town
Long-time residents joke that you need to live in Delungra for 30 years before you’re truly considered a local, writes Katie Beck.Formerly a bustling grain farming hub, it’s now a typical northern New South Wales town with a bowling club,…
Donuts go gourmet
Chicagoans this month are less obsessed with badmouthing Mayor Rahm Emanuel or worries about their sports teams, and more focused on finding the perfect “paczki,” a rich, Polish, donut-type dessert that’s taking the high-end dessert market by storm.Long a staple…
Rose McGowan files for divorce from Davey Detail
Nooo! Rose McGowan is throwing in the towel on her marriage to artist Davey Detail, according to a new report. The singer has reportedly filed for divorce after just two years of marriage! Another Hollywood couple bites the dust! After…
Tributes come from all over for Benoit Violier ‘world’s best chef’
The world’s top chefs, restaurateurs and food critics have been paying tribute to Benoit Violier, who was found dead at his home in Switzerland.The 44-year-old’s Swiss restaurant came top of the French La Liste ranking of the world’s 1,000 best…
Putin’s ex-wife marries man 21 years her junior, report says
Moscow – Russia is abuzz with rumors about the love life of its former first lady, Lydmilla Putina, amid reports the 58-year-old ex-wife of the Russian President may have secretly remarried. According to an investigation by an independent Russian-language news…
Michelle Obama Dishes on Her Husband’s High School Years: ‘He Was a Bum’
President Obama may be big on education now, but that hasn’t always been the case.During an appearance on the talk show The Real, First Lady Michelle Obama didn’t mince words when asked who got better grades in high school, her…