Drinking diet soda? Beware, it may make you gain weight
Weekend Plus desk :Looking to shed those extra kilos? If so, stop drinking that soda or other diet soft drinks that may cause people to pile on the pounds rather than lose weight, a...
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Ageless mom
Weekend Plus Desk :Yelin, 50, is mother to a 22-year-old son. She is often mistaken as his girlfriend. With a wrinkle-free face and toned body, Yelin is a super-fit mom with over 75k followers...
Emotional hangover is very real; Here’s how to deal with it
Weekend Plus desk :‘Emotional hangover’ is the term quite popularly used to describe a heartbroken individual who is struggling to move past his or her previous relationship. In a recent study by New York...
Lonely teenagers more prone to poor sleep
Weekend Plus Desk :Is your teenaged daughter or son having trouble falling asleep or sleeping less? It may be because of the feeling of loneliness, researchers say.Loneliness is defined by researchers as a feeling...
Bullying can make teens opt for cosmetic surgery: Study
Weekend Plus Desk :According to a new study, young adults who are involved in bullying, whether victims or perpetrators, are more likely to express the desire for cosmetic surgery in order to become more...
Transformation
Farida Hossain :It was the month of December 1971. Nima was standing on the terrace of the house in Patla Khan Lane in old Dhaka. The soft light of the late afternoon gently lit...
Political Economy of Unpeopling of Indigenous Peoples: The Case of Bangladesh
Shishir Reza :Recently, a book titled ‘Political Economy of Unpeopling of Indigenous Peoples: The Case study of Bangladesh’ (2016) has been published by Muktobuddhi Prokasana, a leading publication house in Bangladesh. This book is...
Pink Grapefruit Punch
Prep: 5mins, Serves 15 – 20 A pretty pink punch to keep your guests happy. Make it up in minutes and serve chilled.Ingredients200ml pink grapefruit juice100ml gin ½ small bunch thyme 50ml Campari25ml red...
Strawberry Gin
Prep: 15 mins, makes 1.5 litresCapture the true taste of summer with this berry-infused spirit that makes a stunning gin ‘n’ tonic or base for a fruity cocktail.Ingredients700ml bottle of gin (Prefers Hendrick’s or...
Sunscreens may cause Vitamin D deficiency
Weekend Plus Desk :While sunscreens are known to protect against skin cancer, they may be inadvertently making you deficient in Vitamin D, causing muscle weakness and bone fractures, researchers warned.According to the study, published...
Meditate 10 minutes daily, focus better
Weekend Plus Desk :Finding it hard to concentrate? Meditating just 10 minutes daily can help prevent your mind from wandering and reduce repetitive, anxious thoughts, researchers say. Mindfulness is commonly defined as paying attention...
Bullied teens
Weekend Plus Desk :Teenagers involved in bullying, both victims and perpetrators, may have an increased desire for cosmetic surgery as compared to those not involved in such incidents, a new study suggests. Researchers from...