Extreme swings in BP may turn fatal
Life Desk :Extreme fluctuations in the systolic (top) reading may be just as bad as having consistently high blood pressure as it increases risk of...
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Fibre-rich food could cut diabetes, bowel disease risk
Life Desk :Regularly consuming a Western-type diet, which are high in fats and sugars but low in fibre, may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel...
A tell of travel
Stephen Alter :Climbing the steep, winding trail to Kala Pathar before dawn, my path is lit by a waning moon, three-quarters full. The high snow...
Left-handed people more likely to be different
Life Desk :People who are left-handed are more likely to be atheists, according to a study which suggests that religious people have fewer genetic mutations....
Prison-like restaurant in Egypt
Life Desk :A prison-themed restaurant in Egypt? It might seem distasteful in a country where thousands of people, mostly Islamists but also secular pro-democracy activists,...
Extreme swings in BP may turn fatal
Life Desk :Extreme fluctuations in the systolic (top) reading may be just as bad as having consistently high blood pressure as it increases risk of...
Miss you, Bangladesh…
Rifky Mohideen : ‘Ami Banladeshke Bhalobahsi’ Yes, I love Bangladesh. I am Rifky Mohideen from Sri Lanka, currently studying Higher National Diploma in Information Technology at...
Reshape your body attitudes to have happier New Year
Life Desk :If you are overweight and planning to lose a few kilos in the New Year, first shed harmful attitudes about your body as...
Teenage years may be best time to learn a new skill
Life Desk :While a person can never be old enough to learn a new skill, teenage years can make learning easier. It is because the...
Clicking selfies is a mental disorder!
Life Desk :Whether you are on your casual morning jog, driving to work in a rush amid traffic, pushing your way through the queue at...
Preserve your skin’s youthfulness
Life Desk :Skin ageing is a natural process. However, it gets accelerated due to fast-paced lifestyles, imbalanced diet and exposure to harsh weather conditions. Protect...
Higher income can scarcely buy happiness
Life Desk : Eyeing a new job for a better and higher income? While more money may improve health and life standard, it may not necessarily...