Air pollution is a major cause of death and disease globally. And you will be surprised to know that air pollution is responsible for approximately 3.3 million premature deaths across the globe, says recent research.
If you are living in or nearby Delhi, you must be equally concerned about the air pollution which has reached dangerous levels in the past few days. After several days of "Severe" air quality, now the level stands at "Very Poor".
Some of you may have had a slower nail growth rate than average and must have struggled with your nails not growing fast enough.
Following a healthy diet and taking proper care of your nails is the sure-shot way to improve your nail health.
There are also a number of home remedies you can try to make your nails stronger and faster.
Moringa- sounds fancy right? But this is not some new exotic vegetable or fruit that has been imported and has hit the market as the new trendy weight loss promoter.
Moringa, also known as Moringa oleifera, drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree, or the horseradish tree is a plant which has been used for centuries because of its health benefits. The plant is native to the sub-Himalayan areas of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
If you have been following this series, you must remember that in part 2 we left from Lake Garda in the evening on our second day in Italy. After enjoying the beautiful lake for a few hours we headed to our next destination- the city of love “Venice”.
Dark circles under your eye make you look old, tired, and unhealthy. Although there is no serious problem linked to dark circles, still no one probably likes the idea of having them. There could be various causes behind dark circles such as allergies, rubbing your eyes, sun exposure, heredity, etc but the most common cause is fatigue and not getting a good quality and quantity of sleep.
Most of you must have heard about the ongoing controversy around litchis this year. If not here is the story- hundreds of children in Muzaffarpur (Bihar) suffered from an acute neurological condition which led to the death of more than 110 children. More than 400 hundred children were admitted to the hospitals owing to this disorder which has been termed as Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)
We live in a world where eating healthy is no longer considered fashionable- A world where junk outlets increase proportionally to our obsession with a stick thin figure. Everyone at some point in their life thinks about losing weight but some of us take it to the extreme level, where before putting even a single bite in our mouth we mentally calculate it’s calorie content.
Many times you must have noticed red and small bumps over your skin after shaving with a razor, they are called razor burns or razor bumps. The most common reason behind razor bumps is friction between the razor and ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are nothing but hairs that start growing inside a thin layer of skin.
Mental health is a raging issue nowadays. Mental health problems will contribute significantly to the global burden of disease in the 21st century. While adults are often affected by mental illness, surprisingly this issue is quite common even among kids.
Mental illness can affect anyone regardless of their age, gender, or sex. But it is an even more pressing issue among kids because we often do not take kids seriously. Ignoring your kid's feelings and assuming his concerns to be unimportant can make him lose confidence.
There are two kinds of women- one who struggle with eyeshadows (that’s practically every woman) and the others who do not (they are just blessed souls). Jokes apart, doing your own eye makeup and getting away with it is not everyone’s cup of coffee.
Protein is probably the most important macronutrient when it comes to weight loss. A high protein intake is required to boost your metabolism which is the most effective way to lose weight and maintain it over a longer period. A higher protein intake also reduces appetite as protein is more filling than other macronutrients.
Ponytails are great for every place be it office, parties or any casual outing. While letting your hairs loose is the best option when you have a good hair day, ponytails come to your rescue even on the bad days. But they are are no longer limited to just bad hair days, even celebrities walk the red carpets flaunting different styles of ponytails.
These 10 looks are simple, quick, and you will find one for every place from work to parties.
Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in northern Italy and between Venice and Milan. The northern part of the lake is narrow and surrounded by mountains. The lake has a number of small islands and five main ones.
The ancient fortified town of Sirmione, located on the south of the lake, is the most popular destination around the lake. You can find a number of restaurants, bars, hotels, fashion stores, and a market in this town.
Nobody wants to wake up every day to a wrinkled saggy face staring back at them in the mirror every morning. Wrinkles are a sign of ageing but with today’s lifestyle, they are no longer limited to just ageing. The hectic schedules, pollution, stress, and an unhealthy diet join hands together to make your skin dull and wrinkled even at an early age.
Postpartum depression in new mothers is often discussed. A newborn can bring you immense joy but sometimes this joy can turn to fear, anxiety, and a negative behaviour without you even realising. But the sad part is even though with a baby two new parents are born, still men are often ignored in the scenario.
Almost 50% of people all over the world regardless of their culture or ethnicity are affected by dandruff. Dandruff is a scalp disorder which can be caused by a number of factors. I am sure most of you reading this must have been affected by it at some point in your life. While getting those white flakes in your hair for a short period of time may not be a cause to worry but the prolonged condition can be really annoying.
I have been waiting for quite some time to start this series. I and a group of friends had planned this trip to cover Italy from north to south in 10 days. We started planning in January to visit Italy in June which is although a bit hot is the peak season to visit the country and this is probably the longest I have planned for any trip. So, we planned to cover most of Italy in 10 days which included Milan, Venice, Lake Garda, Tuscany, Florence, Chianti, Rome, Vatican city, Pisa, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi coast, Capri, and Anacapri.
Summers are great and we love it because we get to wear all the floral cute dresses. But not everything is great about summers, especially the suntan or sunburns which can make your skin look dull and damaged. When your skin is exposed to sunlight for a long period of time, it starts producing melanin, the pigment which gives your skin it's colour and protects it against the harmful effects of the UV rays of the sun. So the more you stay out in the sun, the more melanin is produced. Over time, this results in skin tan.
It is well known that exercising can help control a lot of health issues including heart diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Aerobic exercises have long been shown to control blood sugar level (1). But you don’t need to limit your fitness plan to just cardio or aerobic exercises, especially if you are diabetic.
Recent research conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo State, Brazil, has shown that rigorous exercises such as strength and weight training can reduce accumulated liver fat and improve blood sugar control in obese and diabetic people in a short period, even before weight loss occurs.
ouching up your makeup again and again can be a really annoying task. Since it’s summertime and pretty soon monsoons will arrive running makeup will be a common issue. While it’s advisable to normally avoid makeup during this season but what if you have to attend meetings or go to a party. Certainly you want to look the best but it’s likely that you won’t have the time to touch up your makeup in between.
