LIFESTYLE
86% smokers in India believe e-cigarettes are better alternative to cigarettes: Survey
Additionally, 87 per cent believe that the alternative products should be just as accessible to adult smokers as regular cigarettes. The survey by Povaddo, involving 2,000 respondents, was conducted between August and September to study the attitudes of current and former legal-age e-cigarettes/ENDS (Electronic nicotine delivery systems) users throughout India.
Makeup infused with skincare, a game-changer
The pandemic was, among many things, a catalyst in making skincare a priority as people kept their makeup brushes aside and brushed up their DIY skincare skills instead. While high pigment and high pay-off continue to be on the checklist in makeup products, skincare actives are now non-negotiable as well.
Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness
Glaucoma is the second most common causes of blindness worldwide, according to a report by World Health Organisation (WHO). Typically, it occurs in people with over the age of 60 however it can occur at any age. It is also estimated that globally 79.6 million people are affected with glaucoma, half of them being Asian population. While in India, around 11.9 million people suffer vision impairment and out of which 1.2 million cases are due to Glaucoma. It is a growing concern for the population in India. Even after these high numbers, the enormous majority remains undiagnosed, and untreated. More than 90 percent of cases of Glaucoma remain undiagnosed.
Blood groups A, B and Rh+ are more prone to Covid: Study
The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, showed that male patients of blood group B are more prone to Covid-19 than the female patients with blood group B. People less than 60 years with blood group AB were found to be more prone to Covid infection. However, the study found no association between blood groups and susceptibility to severity of disease as well as mortality.
Are current RT-PCR tests enough to detect Omicron variant?
Health experts in India on Monday claimed that the currently available diagnostics measures may not make accurate detection of the Omicron Covid variant. In the last two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated, resulting in genetic variation in the population of circulating viral strains. Molecular, antigen and serology tests.
A 15 minute Yoga routine for workaholics
For all the workaholics out there, here are some simple and efficient yogic techniques to get in shape. It only takes 15 minutes, and you don't even have to leave the house. These asanas can be done from where you are sitting and during short work breaks.
A tool for every hairstyle and type
A great hair day can really lift your mood. To that end the Dyson Airwrapâ„¢ styler is all you need to help you look and feel great. The Styler harnesses an aerodynamic phenomenon called the Coanda effect, styling your hair with air and not heat as it curves air to attract and wrap hair to the barrel. It's available in two colours the Nickel/ Fuchsia and Nickel/ Red.
Ghare Baire to close current exhibitions
Ghare Baire, which featured the extensive DAG collection, combined sensitive displays with extensive notes in English and Bengali on artists, art movements, and individual artworks ranging from early European aquatints to Kalighat and Early Bengal paintings, prints, drawings, watercolour, oil, and acrylic paintings, photography, and sculpture.
Clean, conscious and vegan: The new standards for beauty
Veganism essentially is a lifestyle that is driven by compassionate choices and an increased awareness of one's actions on the world. Thus motivated by the two, a vegan individual usually carefully curates their day-to-day practices in a manner that does little to no- harm to the planet, the people and all of its inhabitants. Beauty as industry has time and again been scrutinised for its effects on the consumers and the ecosystem - this can be during the manufacturing process or the effect it has on the consumer's thought processes.
Astro Zindagi: Weekly Horoscope (November 29-December 5)
Aries, you will establish good relations with your superiors at work which will enhance your career prospects. You will also get benefit from any work which was stuck up in the past and there are strong possibilities of resumption of old schemes. Businesspeople will continue to experience success in their field of activity. They can benefit from foreign sources. You will receive financial benefits from your father's side.
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