Beauty and Personal Grooming

Well, for most of us this may be unbelievable but a new research conducted by Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia has found that in addition to our nose we can smell with our tongue also.

Common cold is the world’s most common ailment. Probably, there is no one in this wide world who has not suffered from this illness at least once in his / her   lifetime. It’s so common that the name “common cold” is so very apt.

Poets and artists have attempted to describe beauty practically since the beginning of recorded history. Some would argue that some of these folks managed to pin down the nature of beauty, while others maintain that true beauty is indescribable. Even today in our allegedly “sophisticated” society, many of us are at a loss when we’re told to explain the concept of beauty. After all, what may be beautiful for one person may not be for someone else. Beauty isn’t objective; it lies in the eye of the beholder, or so people have said.

Glutathione is a kind of substance that is naturally produced by the liver and every cell of the human body. However, glutathione can also be found on fruits, meats, and vegetables that are high of amino acids. On a scientific note, a glutathione is a combination of trepeptide and gamma peptide. These elements are small chains of amino acids that generate a linkage between the amine group of cysteine and the carboxyl glutamate side-chain group. Though glutathione can be found on various fruits and vegetables, it is not considered as an essential nutrient since it can be produced in the body. Thus, one does not really need to obtain glutathione through the foods which he/she eats.

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* Undoubtedly, genes do play a major role in your appearance as you get older, but the real villains of the wrinkles of aging involve behavioral choices such as smoking, eating, and excessive sun exposure, recent studies suggest. * According to a study, other than clothes, house and flashy cars, the socio-economic status (SES) of a person can be guessed by his or her body language, according to a study. * According to a study, a strange new fact has come to light. It seems that someone who has momentarily lost confidence in her intelligence is more likely to purchase a pen than a candy bar; the pen helps restore her belief in herself as an intelligent person. * Lead concentrations in the blood are associated with an increased risk of death from coronary heart diseases. A study of 533 American women has shown that those with blood lead concentrations above a certain amount were three times more likely to die of coronary heart diseases. * Exercising is good for overall health. We all k...

Here's another interesting collection of some fascinating and little known facts about hair and hair care products:   Hair is made of keratin , an extremely strong protein, largely responsible for hair health. The thicker the layer of keratin, the healthier the hair. Ceramides and proteins are found naturally just under the hair cuticle-which lies flat on a shaft of hair, making it look smooth and shiny. When the hair is damaged, ceramides are the first casualty.

* Three months of intensive Yoga can curb the frequency and intensity of migraines by 70 percent according to a study by the University of Rajasthan. Yoga increases serotonin levels which reduce the constriction of blood vessels in the brain that cause migraines. * A team at Gothenburg University in Sweden treated 30 sufferers with 30-minute weekly sessions of acupuncture for 10-12 weeks. Each subject recorded their pain level, noting on an average, a 70 percent reduction in brain ache. To enhance this curative effect, study author Dr. Elisabeth Sodenberg recommends combining it with deep breathing exercises. See also: A magnetic device to zap migraines (Guest post by RJ)

*Women are more vulnerable to the deadly side effects of smoking than men, a lung cancer study found. * Women who have babies in their forties and fifties tend to live longer than other women, according to a new study. * Children who are bullied at school over several years are up to four times more likely to develop psychotic-like symptoms by the time they reach early adolescence. * Increased daily exercise can prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease in obese women, but getting started and maintaining new habits is a challenge. A new study shows that extra support and encouragement can help more women to exercise to and from work. * Fathers’ mental health problems could be harmful for their kids, a new research has warned. * Sleep disturbances are more likely in babies born to mothers with depression than in those of mothers without depression, according to a new report. * Mushrooms 'give your body a boost to beat the flu'. Eating fungi can help fight off infections and vi...

Did you know? A connection between the laxity of a woman's knee joint and her monthly hormone cycle has been found by University of Calgary researchers. A new study finds that "mirthful laughter," coupled with standard diabetic treatment, raises good cholesterol and may lower heart attack risk. Women with psoriasis run a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, perhaps because of the underlying inflammation that causes the skin condition, researchers said. Scientists claim that, after shedding friends like follicles for much of their adult life, many men enjoy a “golden age” of friendship in their late forties. Researchers have found that expectant mothers who drank took longer to recover after the birth. Teeth bleaching products for home use may minimally reduce the surface hardness of tooth enamel and enamel's ability to "bounce back" from normal wear and tear, a laboratory study suggests. Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice e...

* Some recent studies suggest that women with insufficient vitamin D intake during pregnancy may be at increased risk for birth by cesarean section. * Another study suggests that women who get some sun during the last trimester of pregnancy may have children with stronger bones. * Music-loving mothers-to-be may soon be able to play tunes to their unborn child, courtesy a specially designed 'baby iPod'. * A new research indicates that women with severe mental illness are more likely to have been abused in childhood that the general population. But the same association has not been found in men * It may be wise to trust the female nose when it comes to body odor. According to new research, it is more difficult to mask underarm odor when women are doing the smelling and researchers speculate that females are more attuned to sniff out biologically relevant information in sweat. * Desk jobs are increasing obesity, with many employees and employers ignorant of the risks of sitting do...

Did you know that -- a new study has busted decades of belief that anorexia is mainly caused by social factors, after researchers have found some girls are born to be anorexic. -- pregnancy with male foetus is riskier; a new study provides scientific evidence that a male baby comes with a bigger package of associated risks than his female counterparts. -- Age-related mental decline starts in the late-20s. Declining mental function is often seen as a problem of old age, but certain aspects of brain function actually begin their decline in young adulthood, suggest a new study. -- according to new research, mothers of multiples have 43 percent increased odds of having moderate to severe depressive symptoms nine months after giving birth compared to mothers of single-born children. -- researchers have found that certain energising sports drinks are so acidic that they can weaken the teeth after just a few mouthfuls. -- a new study suggests that adults who suffer migraine headaches are mor...

Did you know some recent studies have found? that staying active is the key to feeling young. that women who drink two or more cans of soda pop per day are nearly twice as likely to show early signs of kidney disease. that severe depression may silently break a seemingly healthy woman's heart. that women in strained marriages are more likely than other wives to have high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. that warmer weather and changes in atmospheric pressure could trigger headaches and migraines. that children distressed by family fighting have higher stress hormones. that uncertainty, rather than negative feedback is a powerful stress producer. that gender plays a role when it comes to achieving well-being, and that men are much less likely to feel and express gratitude than women.

* Dyscalculia is a collection of symptoms of learning disability involving the most basic aspects of arithmetic skills. The classic symptoms are problems with arithmetic and directions, punctuality, counting and change, trouble with mental math etc. * According to a Beverley Hills urologist Dr. Gillespie, stilettos may cause urinary tract infections. High heels make the pelvis tilt forward and the back curve out. This causes lordosis, a condition that creates pressure on the sensory nerves; when the nerves are compromised, your bladder can’t empty properly, and the next thing you know, you’ve got a UTI, he explains. * A study in Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that women who habitually exercised the equivalent of about one hour of walking a day exercise on a regular basis are less likely to develop urinary incontinence. * New moms often yearn to shed their own post pregnancy dimpled bottoms faster, shouldn’t. Carrying extra weight for several weeks after delivery is normal,...

Did you know that measuring a woman's heart rate at rest can help predict her risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease, giving doctors a simple, inexpensive way to monitor health risks? among women who are at risk of delivering prematurely, treatment with magnesium sulfate reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in the offspring? each centimeter/inch counts for women in developing countries? Data from 42 developing countries showed that babies and young children have better survival chances if their mothers are taller. new research suggests that smoking during pregnancy reduces blood flow to the developing fetus and, in turn, retards growth? women who take the pill after surgery on ovarian cysts are three times less likely to have a recurrence? the prevalence of mood disorders, depression and anxiety is high among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOD)? an unusual study has found that people who refuse to quit smoking even though they know it could damage their health may k...

Did you know? A brain-imaging study has shown that women cannot control their hunger as well as men. Another study has shown that the breast cancer risk of women who are regularly physically active in the postmenopausal phase is reduced by about one third compared to relatively inactive women. New U.K. research has shown that even the magazine you read may affect how healthy your diet is. A new research has found that a common form of hormone replacement therapy shrinks women's brains. Scientists have found that women who breastfeed for greater than two years have a significantly reduced risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Women who are exposed to hairspray in the workplace during pregnancy have more than double the risk of having a son with the genital birth defect hypospadias, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Australian doctors say that getting botox jabs during pregnancy may cause birth defects in unborn children. P...

Did you know some recent studies have revealed that- women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men do. women carry an increased risk of miscarriage if the father is over 35. women are up to three times more likely to develop serious heart disease if they live the mother-in-law. women feel they are sexiest at 34. women get more cavities than men. soothing music reduces stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy. women are more virtuous than men, as per the survey conducted on more than 20,000 people by Times Online. bigger and taller baby girls have greater risk of breast cancer in adulthood. smoking puts women at a high risk of miscarriage. girls who feel they are unpopular more likely to get fat. working moms happier than homies. Hormone replacement therapy could double a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

Did you know that some new studies have found that - women who regularly attend religious services may reduce their risk of death by about 20 percent. having a bad boss is bad for the heart. women prefer men with deep voices sipping three cups of green tea a day helps to reduce weight. a substance found in red wine could help to mend damaged backs. meditation 'as effective as medication' in treating depression. sleeping pills 'double' risk of having car crash the next day. a new plague which jumps from rats to humans has been discovered by scientists. women who have one healthy pregnancy experience lower blood pressure that can last until their firstborn enters university or even beyond.

Did you know that an average person laughs about 15 times a day? that only one out of every three people wash their hands when leaving a public bathroom? that the oldest known disease in the world is leprosy? that close to fifty percent of the bacteria in the mouth lives on the surface of our tongue? that every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer? that on an average a person walks the equivalent of twice around the world in a lifetime? that about 10% of the world's population is left-handed? that the average person has at least seven dreams a night? that having guilty feelings may actually weaken your immune system over a period of time? that on an average, men spend 60 hours a year shaving ?