Yoghurt may help women fight high blood pressure
New York, March 4 (IANS) Five or more servings of yoghurt a week are likely to help women in reducing the risk of having high blood pressure, finds a study. Women who ate five or…
Fashion
Better lifestyle and diet can reduce cardiac deaths
London, March 4 (IANS) A change in lifestyle that includes a reduced intake of fat, together with an increased intake of fibre from fruit, vegetables and grains can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,…
45 fashion gurus for runway at AIFW AW16
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The runway of 27th edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2016 in association with Maybelline New York will platform the fashion statement of 45 designers, who will showcase…
Teaching teens about relationships can curb dating violence
New York, March 3 (IANS) 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…
Homeschooled kids do sleep more
New York, March 3 (IANS) If you are homeschooling your kids, check if they are sleeping for longer hours. According to researchers, children schooled at home sleep more than those who attend regular school hours….
Stop posting photos of kids on Facebook, French cops warn parents
London, March 3 (IANS) In its bid to save children from online sexual abuse, France’s national police has urged parents to stop posting photos of their children on Facebook and other social media platforms. According…
Indian cricket teams unveil World T20 kits
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) When the men and women’s India cricket teams step on to the field to take part in the World Twenty20, they will be wearing new Nike kits. Showcasing the team’s…
Ageing begins even before you are born
London, March 3 (IANS) The process of ageing begins even before we are born, says a new study, which used rats to model pregnancy and foetal development. The study showed that providing mothers with a…
Manish Malhotra to open LFW Summer-Resort 2016
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Renowned designer Manish Malhotra will kick-start the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2016 (LFW) with a glamorous offsite show here on March 29. Malhotra will be doing the show in association…
Heavy smartphone use can make you depressed
New York, March 3 (IANS) Glued to your smartphone? A new study has found that addiction to — and not simply use of — mobile phones and internet is linked to anxiety and depression in…
Popular blood pressure app ‘overwhelmingly inaccurate’
New York, March 3 (IANS) A popular smartphone app purported to accurately measure blood pressure in an instant actually fails to detect high blood pressure in eight out of 10 patients, thereby potentially putting users’…
Your hair and nails can reveal toxic secrets
New York, March 3 (IANS) Researchers have found that hair, toenails and fingernails can provide an easy way to measure how much one is exposed to potentially harmful chemicals called flame retardants, which are frequently…
Emotionally abused kids prone to migraine attacks
New York, March 3 (IANS) Children who are emotionally abused are more likely to experience migraines as they mature, says a study. The study showed that the link between migraine and abuse was stronger for…
Lowering fruit, veggie prices can cut heart disease risk
New York, March 3 (IANS) A 10 percent drop in price for healthy foods and a 10 percent increase in the price of unhealthy foods could potentially prevent a significant number of people from dying…
Swift, Harris step out for date
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 17: Singer Taylor Swift (L) and DJ Calvin Harris attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by…
How to get Priyanka Chopra’s Oscar look
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Bollywood’s ‘desi’ girl Priyanka Chopra walked right into the Oscars look book for the year by choosing a pristine white mermaid gown. Here’s how you can get and wear her…
Wear what is comfortable, goes with persona: Yami Gautam
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who believes that fashion is all about being comfortable in what you wear and what goes with an individual’s persona, is not interested in launching her own fashion…
Kiran Uttam Ghosh launches plus-size clothing
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) With a subtle message that ‘big is beautiful’, fashion designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh has rolled out a new line of plus-size clothing – Big Beautiful Women (BBW) collection. The collection…
Wear your tuxedo right – here’s how
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Oscars red carpet saw the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Eddie Redmayne and Ryan Seacrest flaunting tuxedos. If you plan to follow in their footsteps, it’s advisable to match the…
Prolonged stress may cause memory loss
New York, March 2 (IANS) US researchers have found there is a relationship between prolonged stress and memory loss. The results of the study showed that those who were repeatedly exposed to stress had a…