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Household dust could be a silent killer

Life Desk : Dust commonly found in homes contains higher levels of harmful chemicals. A meta-analysis conducted in the United States found top ten toxic chemicals in household dustPhthalates were found at the highest...

The crazy planters

Life Desk :Toiling hard on a balcony garden, filled with the same old clay or plastic pots, can get boring at times. If you want to breathe a bit more life into your greens,...

Anti-aging secrets

Life Desk :Sunny side down- treat the sun with respect. Never step outside without applying sunscreen. If you are sensitive to sunlight wear protective clothing and use accessories such as gloves, hats or and...

Harmful effects of nail polish

Life Desk :A facial, manicure and pedicure are all that a woman needs to pamper herself from a stressful week of juggling responsibilities at home and work. Some pink nail paint, a dash of...

Growing vegetables at home

Life Desk :Small houses in the city don’t have the luxury to make space for their own vegetable garden. However, if you want to, you can still enjoy growing vegetables at home. These are...

New potential treatment for severe anxiety

Life Desk :Certain neurons in the hypothalamus play a key role in triggering anxiety. Targeting the neurons rather than the whole brain, could potentially provide a more effective anxiety and other psychiatric disorder, says...

Table etiquettes

Life Desk :There are certain rules to be followed on the table while dining. We may teach our kids not to make noise while eating or hold the spoon with the right hand, but...

Why you must eat bananas daily

Life Desk :Banana has a very staunch fan following. The people who go bananas over it claim that there is something about this fruit that never makes them tired of having it. Even if...

How to maximise space

Life Desk :Cities offer small spaces. You need to start by editing out all clutter and curios, and keep your home space light and airy. This could be maximised by enhancing the natural daylight...

Worst breakfast options

Life Desk :We all know that breakfast is the most important meal for us. Eating a healthy breakfast every morning can reduce the risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. But do you...

iPads for lowering anxiety in children before surgery

Life Desk :Allowing children to use iPads before surgery helped to reduce their anxiety as effectively as pharmacological sedativesChildren were assigned into two groups where one received a sedative while the other received a...

Almonds for a healthy heart

Life Desk :Packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein, almonds offer a host of health benefits. Almonds are high-fat foods that are good for your heart. A recent study shows that almonds cause a...