LIFESTYLE
Want healthy skin? Wash your pillowcase every week
Your pillowcase contains dust mites and their poop
Your entire body including your face is constantly shedding dead skin cells. Those dead skin cells accumulate on your pillowcase. And if you think that's gross, wait until you see what comes next. Those cells, it turns out, are a favourite snack of microscopic dust mites, who feed on the delectable bits of dead skin right where you sleep.
Del Monte launches packaged 'King Coconut Water' in India
Del Monte is the first brand in India to offer King Coconut Water. Del Monte's King Coconut Water, which is 100 per cent preservative-free, comes in a limited edition offer of 250 ml tetra pack for Rs 269. It is available at leading modern retail outlets as well as online at amazon.in and grofers with attractive introductory offers.
Covid can activate dormant bacterial infection, TB: Study
The study, led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and University of Massachusetts, showed that infection with a specific coronavirus strain reactivated dormant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in mice. The results, detailed in the The American Journal of Pathology, may pave the way for new vaccines against the infectious disease and avoid a potential global TB epidemic.
Psychologists urge parents to engage kids to prevent anxiety, depression
Vidya Ramaswamy, a child psychologist at a private hospital in Chennai told IANS: "Children are the most vulnerable as far as mental health is concerned. This are their growing years -- both mentally and physically and one complements the other.
Monsoon superfoods to include in your diet
Along with strong winds and incessant rain, the monsoons in India also usher in a time for savoury delicacies. It is important to remember that extreme change in weather conditions has an impact on our digestive system and makes it vulnerable to infections. Consuming certain foods items that are rich in nutrients and help strengthen the body's immune system can help protect ourselves. Rohit Shelatkar, VP at Vitabiotics, Fitness & Nutrition Expert shares a list of these super foods:
Five yoga suggestions to help you breathe easy
Yoga is often mistaken as an 'exercise' that only caters to the body. But the most important thing we forget, is that the central dogma of yoga is breath. Life is breath. "We breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, it's simple biology," is what some said. But breathing is a very powerful way to control the mind. Here are five things you can practice for better breath control and easier breathing. (Inputs are from Sarvesh Shashi, Founder, SARVA,)
DLF Malls reopen with 'Safety as Priority'
DLF Avenue-Saket, DLF Promenade-Vasant Kunj, DLF Emporio-Vasant Kunj, The Chanakya-Chanakyapuri and DLF CyberHub-Gurugram opened their doors to the public on 7th June. The winner of 16 prestigious 'Sword of Honour' awards by the British Safety Council, the brand's unwavering commitment to its patrons is a testament to its passion to bring superlative and safe experiences to its customers.
Miss Diva 2021 calls on transwomen to participate
The Miss Diva beauty pageant is all set to make history as it calls on transwomen to participate in the contest this year. The ninth edition of Liva Miss Diva will be held in a virtual format for which auditions have already started. The selection process of these finalists entails an online registration process inviting specific audition task submissions on India's leading short video platform -- MX TakaTak.
How well-being enables countries to better absorb pandemic impact: Study
The finding is based on analysis of data from BCG's latest SEDA index and the corresponding article, "Economic Resilience Is Built on Societal Well-Being," being released on Wednesday. The analysis offers insights and strategies for global leaders gathering for the G7 Summit.
Making the virtual dating experience more interactive
The platform has announced the launch of "Night In", a new virtual dating experience where two people can participate in an interactive game over a one-on-one video chat after matching within the app. The dating platforms newest innovative product feature now offers daters in India an opportunity to create more meaningful and deeper connections, expanding the app's portfolio of existing virtual dating options.
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