LIFESTYLE

Experimenting with the 'Desi Look'
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While getting an ethnic wear for working environment, consistently look sharp. Stay away from substantial flowy dupattas that are very diverting. All things being equal, choose a dupatta that has hand printed themes. Patiala pants are ideal workwear. Wear a botanical print kurti with fully spread solid Patiala salwar.
Is there a link between nutrition and skin ageing?
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Many of us face challenges in deciding what to eat to keep our skin young and healthy, defining a healthy diet, and understanding the role of diet in ageing. Currently, the buzzing topic is finding ways to maintain healthy skin and delay skin aging.
Why personal hygiene matters in summers?
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The personal care industry has been very vocal about men's intimate hygiene in the recent past, says Sarthak Taneja, Co-Founder, Skin Elements, adding that maintaining body hygiene is equally important for both the sexes, especially the genitals.
All you need to know about home testing Covid-19 kits
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According to the ICMR, individuals who test positive using the home testing kit may be considered as true positives, and no-repeat testing is required. All symptomatic individuals who test negative must get tested by RT-PCR, as RATs are likely to miss few positive cases. Md. Shakeel Ahmed, Head-Emergency Medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, answers to IANSlife the commonly asked questions about home testing kits
Why and how face masks are effective in limiting Covid spread
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"For the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, we find that usually just a minor fraction of exhaled respiratory particles contains viruses. Most environments and contacts are under virus-limited conditions, where face masks, including simple surgical masks, have a high efficacy in preventing the spread of Covid-19
Get your heart pumping with aerobic exercises
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To get the most out of your aerobic exercise, flexibility and strength training exercise should be worked into your fitness routine," says orthopaedic sports surgeon Vonda Wright, MD, FAAOS. To strengthen your cardiovascular system, it is important to increase your heart rate for 20 to 60 minutes at your target heart rate each time you exercise.
All you need to know about home testing Covid-19 kits
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Each kit provides all testing materials, instructions to use (IFU) leaflet and a biohazard bag to be safely disposed of after testing. The test is designed to be done using a nasal swab (not the deep nasopharyngeal swab) to reduce the discomfort. The kit is supposed to provide results in 15 minutes and people who test positive should immediately isolate so that they do not infect others
What colour palettes reveal about rooms
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Red is a colour of passion, love, and strength. Whether it is used in clothes, makeup, or home decor, it has the power to hold one's attention. This colour is best suited for personalities who resonate with traits such as dynamism, someone who is impossible to ignore, is impulsive, and extroverted.
How to incorporate exercise in your inactive WFH day
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The shutdown of public spaces like gyms, beaches and parks, coupled with restrictions on other outdoor activities such as walking, jogging or cycling, has further added to the problem, says Dhara Tanna, Senior Vice President of Fitternity. Advocating for inclusion of varying forms of exercise in one's daily routine, Tanna believes individuals can achieve their fitness goals right from the safety of their homes.
Accor's first Raffles Resort in the Middle East
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The group is partnering with Emerald Palace group (EGP), which has been successfully developing and constructing residential projects in Ukraine, UAE and Russia since 1996. Raffles the Palm Dubai will be situated within 100,000 sqm landscape on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world's largest man-made island and archipelago. Its privileged location boasts panoramic sea views and vistas of the Dubai's iconic skyline while offering a tranquil and private escape, just a short drive away from the city's vibrant attractions.
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