LIFESTYLE

Why a menstrual cup?
IANS -
Upon asking the importance of menstrual cup, Deep Bajaj, CEO and Co-Founder of Sirona Hygiene, said, "In a world where women had been relying on old cloth rags, disposable plastic-based pads monopolised the menstrual hygiene landscape for offering clean protection, and an easy lifestyle. Yet, their usage over the years has opened a can of worms.
Married men earning more, less helpful with domestic chores
IANS -
In contemporary psychology, "agreeableness" is one of the "Big Five" dimensions used to describe human personality. It generally refers to someone who is warm, sympathetic, kind and cooperative. Disagreeable people do not tend to exhibit these characteristics, and they tend to be more self-interested and competitive.
Let's Talk About It
IANS -
Durex led The Birds and Bees Talk launches 'Let's Talk About It', a campaign to empower adolescents in the north-east region. The catchy tune of the campaign's music video aims to empower adolescents with critical lifesaving information that promotes healthy behaviours to grow into responsible, healthy adults. The programme has launched its theme song-- 'Let's talk about it', to mark its second year, and to celebrate Pride Month.
Top benefits of lemon for your skin and hair
IANS -
Lemons are an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and potassium all of which are known to improve the appearance of the skin, hair and nails too. One of the most common ways to consume lemons is the addition of lemon water in your morning routine; simple squeeze a lemon in lukewarm water and sip to help wake up your system, release toxins and add a zing to your step.
The dilemma of parenting in a work-from-home world
-
Long before the pandemic, words like 'stress, worry, guilt, fear' have been part of the emotional lexicon as a working parent. With remote working, social distancing, health and wellness issues, and all the uncertainty of the pandemic, everything feels like it's ten times harder than before.
Covid: Common diabetes drug may help treat lung inflammation
IANS -
Metformin is often used as an early therapy for Type-2 diabetes. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, reducing blood sugar levels that, in turn, improve the body's response to insulin. But scientists have also noted that metformin possesses anti-inflammatory properties, though the basis for this activity was not known.
Here's how to build a resilient team at the workplace
IANS -
The study, led by researchers from Rice University in the US and University of Windsor in Canada, examined what makes employees more resilient and fosters learning in the workplace. The researchers specifically examined the interactions of 48 teams from five Canadian technology startups.
Can boredom lead to breaking public-health rules?
IANS -
But, people who are more prone to boredom can find it threatening to their identity and are thus more likely to break public-health rules, according to new psychology research. While previous research demonstrated a connection between being highly prone to boredom and breaking social-distancing rules, this study demonstrated the association was more prominent as participants' social conservatism increased.
From Ari to Zari, craft will define couture in the post pandemic era
IANS -
Couture in India really has its own definition. Indian couture is about weddings and special occasion wear--- watch any edition of India Couture Week and it is obvious who the designers are catering to-brides. Last year it was this very same wedding driven couture that actually saved many designers. While the Big Fat Wedding had to get skinny thanks to the pandemic, weddings still happened, and brides still wanted that special dress.
Key insights on travel in 2021 by VFS Global's Regional Group COO
IANS -
VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, headquartered in Dubai, UAE is a leading visa services organisation. Keeping you apprised of the re-openings of Visa Application Centres in India, and other efforts currently undertaken according to the regulations set by governments, it has resumed the visa application process for over 40 governments at select Visa Application Centres across India
Advertisement