Health
Essential winter skincare tips
There are many sure-fire traditions for the coming winter season: getting the big heavy quilts down from storage, finding yourself reaching for hot coffee, and of course, the inevitable dry skin. Not just dehydrated but flaky dryness that robs your skin of its radiance. It's a seasonal sign, but it's also a not-so-subtle reminder that it's time to switch to a winter skincare routine. Your beauty routines should change with the seasons. As a result, it's time to choose the best winter skin-care regimen to keep your skin healthy and glowy as it battles the colder temperatures.
6 November 2022, 12:04 PM
Top 5 wellness apps to maintain a healthy lifestyle
The pandemic has changed our lives drastically and now, we are much more conscious and vigilant about our health and wellness. And exactly for this reason, wellness apps have gained immense popularity in this post-pandemic era. These wellness apps are easily accessible, insightful and usually free.
3 November 2022, 14:24 PM
How individuals with social anxiety are always misunderstood
People who have Social Anxiety Disorder overthink how they’re being perceived by others.
3 November 2022, 00:00 AM
Guide to a healthy skincare routine for your baby
A baby’s skin is more sensitive than that of a grown-up, as they are more prone to conditions like dry skin or rashes. That is why special attention is a must when you are taking care of your growing baby, as healthy skin keeps them away from many associated diseases. With winter knocking at our doors, here are some ideal skincare routines for your little one.
30 October 2022, 10:56 AM
Benefits of using olive oil for a healthy skin
Olive oil, made by pressing olives and extracting oil from them, is very beneficial for a healthy skin. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that improve the moisturisation process of the skin, while also enhancing anti-aging effects, olive oil presents an effective option for an ideal skincare routine. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of olive oil for your skin.
24 October 2022, 12:17 PM
Tools for cultivating happiness: Yamas and Niyamas in yoga
The purpose of yoga is to achieve liberation from suffering through the realisation of our true nature. By practicing the eight limbs of yoga, we purify our conscience so we can perceive our inner divinity. Two of these eight limbs, the yamas and niyamas, are the social and personal ethics that form the foundation of a yogic lifestyle that enables us to advance along a spiritual path towards enlightenment. These are tools for cultivating happiness and self-confidence. When you come across an obstacle, a moment that tries your patience, a person that rubs you the wrong way, think of it as an opportunity to practice using these tools. This will help you put your spirituality into action.
17 October 2022, 11:14 AM
Young adults, or soon-to-be fossils?
My date of birth says I'm young, but why does my body feel so old?
12 October 2022, 17:48 PM
Yoga and the nervous system
Yoga is relevant in our age. Far from being mystical and otherworldly, it is a teaching firmly grounded in the physiological realities of science. Our experience of the world depends entirely on the state of our nervous system. This, in turn, is influenced by a host of factors – genes, diet, environment, and lifestyle. If the nervous system is fresh and rested, the body is healthy and the mind is alert. As a result, our thoughts are powerful and clear, our actions, which are manifested thoughts, are successful and rewarding.
2 October 2022, 12:10 PM
What to do when you have conjunctivitis
Are you feeling a burning sensation in your eyes?
28 September 2022, 15:28 PM
A Guide to Surviving the Monsoon in Dhaka
Being outdoors this season in Dhaka can feel quite icky and lead to a number of problems.
25 September 2022, 06:16 AM
How Bangladesh can achieve universal health coverage
Investment in healthcare is necessary for sustainable development
22 September 2022, 19:41 PM
Don't make a mockery of a noble profession
Take exemplary action against absentee doctors
16 September 2022, 12:04 PM
Left to fend for themselves
The health vulnerability of migrant workers has thus far received scant attention in policy discourses.
15 September 2022, 09:47 AM
Here's how public-private partnerships can improve the healthcare sector
Public-private partnerships can lead to a more equitable and accessible health sector.
15 September 2022, 07:02 AM
Strength training for a long life
A new study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that doing both aerobics, up to three hours a week, and strength training, up to two sessions a week can result in lower mortality risks and better overall health than doing just one or the other. Regular physical exercise has plenty of health benefits, one of which is a longer life. Until now, most research showed that regular cardio or strength training interchangeably was the key to cardiac health, but recently, more and more experts are waking up to the benefits of pairing the two together for maximum longevity and health.
7 September 2022, 10:48 AM
Diet and nutrition for Hepatitis: Foods to eat and avoid when you have a liver problem
There are many confusions and misconceptions surrounding the ideal diet of a person suffering from liver diseases. The diet of a person effected by liver disease like hepatitis and liver cirrhosis must be balanced yet nutritious as it is a part of treatment therapy.
4 September 2022, 13:22 PM
How to improve brain function?
Long-COVID brain fog, mum brain or work burnout — there are quite a few reasons in today’s world that can bring intelligence levels to a drop. If left in that state, the mind, just like a person, can become lethargic and unwilling to get back to its original sheen. For a growth-oriented individual, low smarts could also mean a slowdown in their career. Fortunately, there are a number of ways one can constantly challenge their mind and keep it alert and focused.
3 September 2022, 09:55 AM
Hair care tips and tricks for the summer
Whenever summer is at its peak, our hair has the roughest end of the stick as the first line of defence from the sun. So, it is essential that we give our hair some TLC. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help you do just that.
31 August 2022, 09:40 AM
Purpose of yoga as explained by the Sutras of Patanjali
There are many wisdom traditions and spiritual maps to help you journey inwards. Yoga is one of these. Vedic scholars in ancient India spent many years in meditation to intuit this knowledge. Buddha studied with many of these teachers before his awakening. The knowledge was passed down orally till they were most accurately transcribed in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. For this article, I am drawing from a fabulously accessible version translated by Alistair Shearer.
29 August 2022, 09:59 AM
Living with Vitiligo
We went to a doctor who confirmed that the biggest nightmare for my family had come true – I had vitiligo.
18 August 2022, 00:00 AM