Broken sleep affects the ability to build memories, a study of mice suggests. The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science findings could help explain memory problems linked to conditions including Alzheimer’s and sleep apnoea. The Stanford University found disrupting sleep made it harder for the animals to recognise familiar objects. A UK sleep expert ... Read more
Life Style
Bexi Fabrics-Anyadin Eid Fashion show
Fortnightly Anyadin, in association with Bexi Fabrics, arranged an Eid fashion show on the evening of 24 July at the Hall of Fame auditorium of Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city. In an effort to diversify the Eid fashion and to promote local brands, Anyadin started the first episode of this show back ... Read more
Breastfed children are better behaved
Breast-fed babies grow into better behaved and more emotionally stable children than those that are bottle fed, a study has shown. Five-year-olds who had been breast fed were almost a third less likely to suffer behavioural problems severe enough to disrupt family life. Those reared on bottled milk formula tended to display more troublesome traits ... Read more
Cindy Crawford, 45, still has her sensational supermodel figure
She began her career in the early 80’s at just 16-years-old. But almost three decades later, Cindy Crawford proves that she still has her supermodel figure as she poses for a new campaign for Deichman Shoes in the middle of a busy New York street, the Daily Mail reports. The 45-year-old beauty looked stunning as ... Read more
In relationships, expectations can often have unexpected consequences
From Bangkok Post For happy couples, few things in life come close to the feeling of being in love and being loved in return; it’s like living in a magical fantasy land where all is bright and beautiful. But many of us suffer a very rude awakening, later on, when our ideals are not being ... Read more
The health benefits of blood donation
From Bangkok Post There is no substitute for human blood. Only blood from one person can save another. And did you know that donating blood not only benefits the recipient but may also improve the health of the donor? So if you donate blood on a regular basis, you’ll get more than just that great ... Read more
Sleeping beauty
Your beauty routine needn’t stop when you go to bed Do you know just how much the hours of sleep can contribute to your beauty regime? We’re all aware that sleeping well is essential for both physical and mental health and well-being, but good nocturnal cosmetic habits are also important. So if you want to ... Read more
Fancy a walk on the beach?
Walking barefoot on the sand isn’t just fun – it’s good for you! What could be more relaxing than a barefoot walk along a sandy beach? Besides being a treat for the senses, this simple pleasure is actually a very healthy option that adds to the attractions of a beach holiday and can help make ... Read more
Men enjoy cuddling more than women, study says
It is an oft-repeated stereotype that while men want to have sex women prefer an affectionate cuddle. But a study has found that in long term relationships, hugging and kissing are more important to the happiness of men than women. The research, by sociologists at the Kinsey Institute of Indiana University, is the first international ... Read more
The basics of a healthy diet
Olive oil, cereals, pulses, oily fish, fruits, vegetables… what makes them so important in our diet? Good health is the foundation of beauty, and a healthy diet is the foundation of good health. By watching our diet to ensure it includes certain foods, we can make sure that the foundation is as sound as possible, ... Read more
How Kate Middleton became the Royal Recessionista
By Lorna Hogg for Irish Independent First she was Waity-Katy – as everyone wondered when she would get married. Then she was the Fairytale Bride when she wowed the world at her wedding in Westminster Abbey. Now she’s Princess Prudent — the royal who recognises a recession . . . Kate Middleton style gallery She ... Read more
Men and women don’t like the same films
Spending the night in front of the television and watching a film with the other half could be more damaging to your relationship than you could possibly think. New research confirms what most of us already knew, that men and women don’t like watching the same films. Women are far more interested in a happy ... Read more
Diet Drinks Make You Fat
Regularly consuming diet fizzy drinks will only make you fatter, new research shows. Although they have fewer calories, the drinks fail to stop you piling on the pounds – and could trigger your appetite so that you eat more. The news is a blow to millions of Britons who believe such drinks help to keep ... Read more
Chocolate milk is best drink after exercise,claim scientists
Scientists have claimed that chocolate milk is the best recovery drink to have after exercise, as it helps build more muscles, boost performance and keep off the fat. After an exhausting session on the treadmill, many athletes usually reach for an isotonic sports drink or good old-fashioned water, but two new studies from The University ... Read more
Diabetes ‘can be reversed through low calorie diet’
People with Type 2 diabetes could reverse their condition by following a very low calorie diet, according to new research. The expert behind the study said the “remarkable” findings showed an eight-week diet could prompt the body to produce its own insulin. The breakthrough suggests a dramatic drop in calories has a direct effect on ... Read more
Wonder drug could kill all types of cancer
A breast cancer ‘wonder drug’ could be turned into a universal weapon against tumours, British scientists said. They have discovered a way of making a family of breast cancer pills effective against other cancers. The finding could lead to new drugs that shrink many – or even all – types of tumour, the Newcastle University
10 quick and easy ways to perk up your relationship
Here are 10 quick tips to get your relationship back on track. Even the best relationships can grow stale. If you and your mate have fallen into a rut, don’t fret – help is on its way. We spoke to Dr. Michal Regev, a Vancouver-based psychologist and marriage therapist, to get her top 10 tips ... Read more
Dhaka’s fashion triumph
A week of international, national and regional fashion shows, exhibitions, workshops, and roundtables – Dhaka Fashion Week has come a long way. Writes Nadee Naboneeta Imran Dhaka Fashion Week (DFW), which began in 2008 as the brainchild of Kawshiki Nasser Tupa and Fakhrul Chowdhury, stepped into its fourth year last week, hosting a range of ... Read more
Lack of sleep ‘kills a man’s sex drive’, study concludes
For many women married to workaholic husbands, a lack of interest in the bedroom can be a problem. But researchers may have come up with the answer to a lack of sex – a good night’s sleep A study has found that men with poor sleep patterns have significantly lower levels of testosterone, which results ... Read more
Healthy skin is well hydrated skin
High summer temperatures make it essential to replenish lost fluids Depending on where you’re living, you may well be wondering if we are actually going to have a summer this year. Wherever you are, though, the chances are that the sun will suddenly appear and take you by surprise. And if you aren’t prepared for ... Read more