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April: The STD awareness month

Life Desk :The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month is observed annually in April in the U.S. The 2017 theme for the month is ‘Syphilis Strikes Back’. The World Health Organization estimates suggest that...

How money reduces worry about old age?

Life Desk :Individuals who possess a greater understanding of finance are less likely to fret about life in their twilight years.It seems financial literacy – the ability to understand how money works, enables people...

Higher tax may decrease deadly tobacco consumption

Iqbal Masud :Bangladesh is one of the largest tobacco consuming countries in the world, with over 46 million (43%) adults consuming cigarettes, bidis, smokeless tobacco, or other tobacco products and Bangladesh five focus countries...

Arabic mehndi designs

Life Desk :While traditional mehndi is synonymous with Indian weddings, many modern Indian brides have started opting for contemporary versions of mehndi. And, the most popular one out of the significant ones is Arabic...

Sleep calculator for ideal bedtime

Life Desk :In fact, at least one-third of the adult population regularly suffers from significant sleep problems. Thirty-five per cent of Australians don’t feel refreshed when they wake in the morning and the same...

Help kids cope with war, terror

Life desk :Any child with access to a smart phone or computer is potentially viewing rolling coverage of a world in crisis.Many parents, particularly of school-aged children, are rightfully concerned about the emotional and...

Insomnia increases risk of heart diseases, stroke

Life Desk : Insomnia is a known risk factor for poor health outcomes including metabolic and endocrine abnormalities, raised blood pressure, depression and elevated levels of inflammatory cytokinesThe insomnia symptoms of difficulty initiating sleep,...

Is your house romance ready?

Life Desk : Celebrating the smaller things in life is what adds to your love for each other. So, make each day special by recreating some romantic moments – spending your day together at...

Wisdom teeth

Life Desk : Wisdom teeth, also called the third molar teeth are present at the back of the upper and lower jaws, one on each side. These are the last permanent (adult) teeth that...

What’s in a name?

Life Desk : Born in the family of Shrivastavas, after intense brainstorming done by all the intellectuals, I, the younger daughter, was named as Shringi Shrivastava. Shring means the peak of Himalaya so my...