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Travel tips: 12 of the biggest myths in travel, busted

January 24, 2018 Loknath Das12, Biggest, busted!, In, myths, of, The, Tips:, travel

The French, rude? Don’t believe the hype. Photo: Alamy I’m not sure how these things start. Maybe someone writes a newspaper story, or a blog post, or just tells a few tales to their friends, and these things gain a life of their own, they become perceived wisdom, they morph from story into fact. You just know them, now, to be true: you should pack light when you travel; you should fly to your destination; you should dress smart to get an upgrade; you should shop at duty free; you should…

This is why you should never wear makeup in the gym

January 20, 2018 Loknath DasGym, In, Is, makeup, never, Should, The, This, Wear, Why, You

Whether it’s a little bit of concealer or a full face of foundation, many women choose to wear makeup when working out – and it could be wreaking havoc on your skin. Exercise makes us sweat, right? Sweating is our body’s way of cooling us down and it also helps push impurities out of our skin… The thing is, when your skin is covered in makeup, those impurities can’t get out. Here, Dr Preethi Daniel, Medical Director of London Doctors Clinic explains: “Sweat and natural skin oils can clog these pores and cause…

‘High level of allergy’ leads to rise in demand for yoga accessories from abroad

January 19, 2018 Loknath DasAbroad:, Accessories, Allergy, Demand, for, From, High;, In, Leads, level, of, Rise, to, Yoga

The demand for yoga equipment and accessories in foreign countries, including Australia and Canada, has been growing for the past few years, an expert has said here. The yoga products are being sought after by the people in foreign countries due to the “high level of allergy”, he said. “There has been a huge demand for neti patra, a traditional pot used in cleansing the nasal passage, and other yoga accessories in foreign countries. The demand has been growing since the last few years,” Ramchandara Surve, general secretary of Sri…

The secret to male birth control may lie in this poisonous herb extract

January 18, 2018 Loknath Dasbirth, Control, extract, Herb, In, lie, Male, May, Poisonous?, Secret, The, This, to

A plant extract, traditionally used by African warriors as a heart-stopping poison on their arrows, may be used to develop birth control pill for men, a study in mice suggests. Women have many options for oral contraceptives that are safe, effective and reversible, but despite decades of research, men have none. Two types of African plants make the poisonous compound called ouabain. Mammals also produce it in their bodies, though at lower levels that are thought to help control blood pressure; doctors sometimes prescribe small doses of the compound to…

Toss Them Away: 6 Foods That Aggravate Cold And Cough In Winters

January 16, 2018 Loknath Das6, Aggravate, and, away, cold, Cough, Foods, In, That, Them, Toss, Winters

Snuggling in your bed, drinking a cup of coffee and nibbling on some fried snacks is probably the most ideal way to spend lazy and gloomy days in winter. Sadly, with this weather comes the fear of becoming prone to infections; thanks to a weakened immunity system. During winters, you are in for an increased risk of cold and cough or flu. Did you know your diet may also have a role in aggravating your condition? If you haven’t known this already, we can tell you about some foods that can…

Anxiety, depression in young people could be early symptoms of bipolar disorder

January 15, 2018 Loknath DasAnxiety, be, bipolar, Could, Depression, disorder, Early, In, of, People, symptoms:, Young

A study has recently found that early anxiety and disorders of attention or behaviour are two patterns of psychiatric symptoms that may help to identify young people at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder (BD). According to researchers, early signs of BD can fall into a relatively characteristic “homotypic” pattern, consisting mainly of symptoms or other features associated with mood disorders; or a “heterotypic” pattern of other symptoms including anxiety and disruptive behaviour. Environmental risk factors and exposures can also contribute to BD risk. The team analysed data from 39…