The pitter-patter of rain may bring immense joy, but it certainly is not a good sign for jewellery, say experts. Sumeet Dhanraj, director and creative head of Dhanraj Jewellers, and Saumya Ghai, designer and merchandiser at Shaya by CaratLane, have suggested some self-care tips to help protect your ornaments in this damp weather: * Gold…
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Taking care of yourself in monsoon
The monsoon season brings relief from the scorching sun, but it also brings along allergies, infections, frizzy hair, germs and more. Take care of your body from head to toe, suggest experts. Dermatologist Nivedita Dadu, founder, chairman from Dr. Nivedita Dadu’s Dermatology Clinic, said: “No matter which season, you ought to drink loads of water….
Braces won’t guarantee self-confidence
Braces can help you get straight teeth but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, a study suggests. Published in the journal Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research, the study followed 448 13-year-old kids from South Australia in 1988 and 1989. By the time that they turned 30 in 2005 and 2006 more than a third…
Tips for shiny hair, glowing skin
Struggling to keep your hair shiny and skin dewy during summer time? Go for moisturisers with hydrating ingredients and do oil your hair, suggest experts. Rajat Mathur, Senior Manager – Education, Marketing and Visual Merchandiser, Kiehl’s and Chandini, Brand Trainer, Paul Mitchell, have doled out tips to maintain healthy hair and skin during the summer…
Some Important Ayurveda tips to beat air pollution for healthy survival
While the spike in air pollution in Delhi-NCR has become a serious concern for many and with World Health Organisation (WHO) listing India at top out of most polluted countries, Ayurveda remedies can come to the rescue for people. Indians are compelled to breathe in the toxic air, which contains high levels of particulate matter…
Five tips to maintain good health by WHO
While much is being talked about fitness these days by various doctors, nutritionists, health experts and practitioners, World Health Organization (WHO) recommends five basic tips to stay fit and healthy. Here is a checklist everyone should follow to maintain good and sound health. Have regular check-ups: Even if you feel healthy, regular health check-ups (such…
Asthma patients skipping doses for high cost: Study
Out-of-pocket costs are preventing many people from taking vital asthma medication, says a new study, calling for urgent interventions to promote discussions between patients and doctors about the cost of medicines to treat asthma. The most commonly prescribed preventer treatments for asthma contain inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) which, if taken regularly, reduce the severity of the…
Poor oral health increases liver cancer risk
Poor oral health is associated with a 75 per cent increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, a study suggests. Published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal, the study investigated the association between oral health conditions and the risk of a number of gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, colon, rectum…