Tag: Lifestyle

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…

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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…