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October 21, 2016

Night shifts may not raise breast cancer risk

 Working night shifts has little or no effect on a woman's breast cancer risk, says a study.

The results could dismiss concerns raised by a review in 2007 by the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) classifying shift work disrupting the 'body clock' as a probable cause of cancer.

"We found that women who had worked night shifts, including long-term night shifts, were not more likely to develop breast cancer," said lead author of the new study Ruth Travis from the University of Oxford.

The new research, published in the Journal of
October 21, 2016

Coconut oil not the 'superfood' you think it is, say experts

No, coconut oil is not a miracle food for losing weight, curing Alzheimer's disease or preventing diabetes, despite what your favourite celebrities might say.

According to experts, the recent popularity of the tropical oil as the new "superfood" is nothing more than marketing hype.

Coconut oil, which is extracted from the meat of the fruit, is solid at room temperature. With its long shelf life and rich, nutty flavour, the oil is a common ingredient used in food
October 21, 2016

New map locates men with the largest penis

A new map has been drawn up to combine the average penis size across the world.

Forget using a map of the world to pick your next holiday destination, how about using it to find the country that has the men with the largest erect penis’?

Target Map, a new colour-coded interactive graphic gives you just that.

Users can highlight the different sizes of
October 21, 2016

Common mistakes women make in bed

Ladies, it’s time to remember that every woman should have an inner sexual goddess. Find yours and go have some fun! …
More often than not, your bedroom routine can use a little spicing up …
You love your man and expect him to initiate sex, right? Wrong! A relationship takes work. Sex, believe it or not, is part of that work. So, study up so that when it comes to sex, you can be mistake-free.
Mistake #1: Sweats and/or pyjamas
Comfy clothes are the best, I know.
After a long day at the
October 21, 2016

The importance of sex in a relationship

Sex is the glue that’s needed in a relationship. It re-connects you and puts you in tune with your partner. Sex keeps your relationship alive …

Sex: It’s a topic that men and women love talking about

It’s something that everyone thinks about – even when they’re not sexually active. And, guess what, it’s very important in a relationship. In fact, it’s just as imperative as trust and communication.

Sex is something that’s different for men and
October 21, 2016

5 Things That Can Ruin Your Beauty

There are a lot of things that we normally do every day that can affect our looks. This should not be a problem if these things can only help improve our looks but the only problem is that some of these things can actually ruin our beauty. Here are things that we do on a regular basis that can ruin your beauty.

1. Sleeping Can Actually Ruin Your Skin

There is this term called beauty sleep and this is indeed necessary for your beauty and wellness. We acknowledge this fact, but the problem is not with sleeping
October 21, 2016

Be Kissable! 10 Fall/ Winter Lip Essentials That You Need To Have

With the colder months slowly heading our way, we need to take special care of our lips. The skin on our lips is particularly thin and delicate, especially during colder weather. While lip balm may be your best friend at this time, you might also benefit from these ten winters and fall lip essential to keep your pucker looking as beautiful as always.

1. Kiss my Face natural lip balm


The Kiss my Face natural lip balm line of products
October 21, 2016

10 Quick Ways to Give Yourself a Mini Makeover

Need to look your best for an unexpected photo op? Woke up with just few minutes to spare before you have to leave for work? Running late for a very important date? Don’t worry, just check out these tips for all sorts of mini makeovers you can do in a flash!

1. Hair

Two words: dry shampoo. If you wake up without time to shower or you just get stuck too long sweating in the summer humidity, dry shampoo will save the day. You can apply it on unwashed hair as it absorbs the oil right up. Plus, it comes in powder or spray forms that you can even carry in your bag or store at work for emergencies. Never
October 21, 2016

8 Makeup Hacks Every Girl Should Keep Their Eye On

Makeup is an essential part of a girl’s life. It helps in enhancing the physical beauty and helps in making your features appear more attractive. Several girls reserve make-up for special occasions and many apply a little every day before going to work or college. The desire to look good is a normal one because the way you look also has an effect on your mood. Looking beautiful also helps in increasing a person’s confidence.
You cannot go to parlor every day to get your makeup or hair done. It is important that girls can handle their makeup all by themselves. Here are some of the hacks
October 21, 2016

7 Ways Essential Oils Can Tackle Common Skin and Hair Problems

You really don’t need to drop hundreds of dollars on exotic hair and skin products that claim to give you the perfect fix overnight. In fact, apart from drilling a hole in your wallet, these so-called designer products often contain harmful additives and chemicals which can further ruin the natural look of your hair and skin. The DIY solution is the best route you can take. Even some of the most beautiful women out there accept using their own tricks. Here are seven ways essential oils can work their magic to effectively counter skin and hair problems.

1. Get the “Dull” Out of Your Skin

Fret not; dull skin can get us all down
October 21, 2016

5 Things I Learned About Marriage After My Divorce

A divorce is not a breakup. It is more like a death. It is the death of your relationship, and the death of who you once were. But unlike death, divorce also brings a new beginning, and you have the beautiful opportunity to take some of the most difficult lessons you have learned into your new life with you.

1. Marriage Is Not 50/50

Many of us enter into a marriage thinking that being one half of a whole means that you will do one half of the work. But, marriage
October 21, 2016

8 Warning Signs Your Body Desperately Needs More Water

We all know that water is important, healthy, and essential. More than once, we’ve been told to “drink more water,” while we nodded in silent agreement. We can all agree on that, and we strive to be the kinds of people that remember to drink water on a regular basis. But still, a number of us find ourselves forced to drink only when our mouths are dry and our skin is peeling.
If this sounds all too familiar, then you should really take a look at these 8 warning signs that will make you go and fill yourself a glass of water.

1. Fatigue

This one is notoriously familiar to us. We’re tired at work,
October 21, 2016

Pineapple Juice Is 5 Times More Effective Than Medicine For Cough

Have you ever heard of drinking pineapple juice to alleviate your cough? It works!
On top of containing tons of illness-fighting vitamin C, pineapples have bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. This combination of nutrients helps to fight off disease and kill bacteria, including those found in your throat! In fact, research has found that raw extracts from pineapple could decrease mucus five times faster than over-the-counter cough syrups.

What kinds of coughs can it help?
Pineapple juice can treat most persistent co
October 21, 2016

7 DIY beauty hacks that could actually harm you

By now we’re all wise and old enough to know that a lot of information we find on the internet should be taken with a very large pinch of salt, especially when it comes to beauty.

Thanks to a rise in blogs and vlogs, we have become privy to a barrage of clever solutions and money saving tips, but this wealth of beauty advice could come with hidden dangers.

While we’re all for getting creative, some of these homemade alternatives are actually doing more harm than good with potentially dangerous consequences.

Zapping spots with toothpaste
While toothpaste does have anti-

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

October 19, 2016

No mid-life crisis: Women get more adventurous at sex around menopause

Women are likely to be more adventurous in the bedroom as they age even if the number of nights ignited by passion may drop, suggests new research.

The findings are based on a study by University of Pittsburgh researchers who spoke to 39 women about how their sex lives changed with age, Daily Mail reported on Thursday.

The confidence that comes with age may play a role in the increased satisfaction with sex that the women -- aged between 46 a
October 19, 2016

Stressed marriage could result in your waist expanding: Study

A recent research carried out at the University of Michigan examined how the negative quality of marriage can be a contributing factor to weight gain, possibly leading to obesity, when couples are stressed.

The results though varied by gender.

The study specifically focused on chronic stress, which is an ongoing circumstance occurring for more than a year and threatens to overwhelm an individual’s resources, such as financial problems, difficulties at work or long-term care giving.

Participants came from
October 19, 2016

Over-weight? Red Wine Could Help You Burn Fat

Drinking red grape juice or wine in moderation could improve the health of over-weight people by helping them burn fat better, says a study.

The researchers, however, cautioned that the chemicals in the dark-coloured grapes do not promise a miraculous weight-loss.

"We did not expect, and we did not find, these compounds to improve body weight," said Neil Shay, biochemist and molecular biologist at the Oregon State University in the US.

But by boosting the burning of fat, especially in the liver, they may improve liver function in over-weight people.

"If we could develop a dietary strategy for reducing the

October 19, 2016

Have dark circles around your eyes? This is probably what's causing them


Remember how mom used to ask us to not stay up till late, to avoid the dreaded dark circles?

Most of us believe that dark circles around the eyes are caused by tiredness, sleep deprivation or staring at the screen for long hours. But we have some news for you: even if you've been sleeping for 8 or more hours, you can be plagued with zombie eyes.


Contrary to popular belief, dark circles are not caused JUST by exhaustion; the truth is much beyond that. According to nakedscientist.com, the dark ski
October 19, 2016

There might be a link between having polycystic ovary syndrome and having an eating disorder

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect women in various, debilitating ways – be it having irregular periods, excessive or thinning hair, or fertility problems.

And now it turns out women with the condition are also far more likely to develop eating disorders than those without it.

Up to one in five British women have PCOS, and it affects how our ovaries work due to hormone and insulin levels.
October 19, 2016

Skincare tips for festive season

From staying hydrated, moisturising your skin to saying no to hot water bath, it is important to give your skin extra care before the festive season, says an expert. Preeti Seth, Cosmetologist at Pachouli Spa & Wellness Centre, Delhi, has shared some tips that