Health & Fitness
Facing a heart attack when alone? Here’s your survival guide
The natural response to a heart attack in a crowded public place would be to cry out for help. But what if you are home alone and have a heart attack? Well, here are some things you should do.
Want to be stronger, smarter, and safer? Try kickboxing
To explore the benefits of kickboxing and the reason for its growing popularity in Bangladesh, we recently spoke with Minhaz Remo – a certified strength and sports nutrition coach, a 2nd-degree black belt in ITF Taekwondo, and the Founder and Head Coach at Functional Performance.
Frequent bathroom breaks? It’s not just the coffee, it might be diabetes
Diabetes is one of those health conditions that often sneaks up on you silently. Many people can have early symptoms without realising what is going on. Picking the signs early can help you manage blood sugar levels and potentially delay or even prevent it from progressing into full-blown diabetes.
The good, the bad, and the sour truth about apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar offers real benefits, like aiding digestion, managing blood sugar, and supporting weight loss, but beware of exaggerated claims. It’s not a miracle detox, nor a teeth whitener—just a healthy addition when used wisely.
Sick of pills? Try baking soda for these 5 health problems
We all know that baking soda makes cakes, breads, muffins, and cookies light and fluffy. Yet, this ingredient has many other uses beyond cooking. It has potential medicinal properties and may help with a variety of ailments. So, keep reading because we are going to share with you some great health benefits of baking soda!
How to trick your body into being a morning person (yes, it’s possible!)
Waking up early is a boon for morning people, giving them extra hours in the day to get things done and more. This does not necessarily come easy to everyone, especially those whose energy levels peak towards the end of the day, rather than in the beginning.
Yoga, dance moves, and a healthier mind: Sonia Hossain’s wellness secrets
Sonia Hossain, dancer and Zumba instructor, transformed her love of movement into a wellness journey blending dance, yoga, and mental health. She encourages people of all ages to embrace dance for physical and emotional well-being.
Panic attack or just really stressed? Knowing when it’s more than just ‘stress'
Panic attacks are intense episodes of fear or discomfort that can strike without warning, often leaving people feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Unlike “panic”, which we usually feel when something is making us anxious, panic attacks come on abruptly, peaking within minutes.
Want to lose weight like Taslima Nasreen?
Reactions amongst social media users are high after a post by author Taslima Nasreen, where she claimed to lose around 20 kgs of weight last Tuesday night. In her Twitter account, she also mentioned being overjoyed about wearing her favourite summer trousers, saris and casual shirts once again. Most of the comments that followed either expressed gratitude on her achievement or asked about the details of the accomplishment. While we don’t know how Taslima Nasrin reduced her weight so effectively, here’s a few pointers from Star Lifestyle.
The right diet for beautiful skin and hair
Clean eating is now more important than ever if you want skin and hair that lights up a room.
The essential foot care guide
What is a part of our body that is overworked every day and yet always taken for granted? Our feet!
Tips for a safe pregnancy
Here are a list of things to do and avoid for a safer and healthier pregnancy.
5 foods that help to control hypertension
Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.
Women’s health through exercise and nutrition with NJ Eat And Fit
Healthcare is often associated with doctor visits, preventive care, lab testing, and immunisation. Other aspects, however, are within our personal control, such as improving our diets, lowering stress, and making our lives more enjoyable.
Sleep pattern adjustment during Ramadan
Where Ramadan is a time to get closer to our religion through abstinence and discipline, more often than not, sleep and routine disruptions cause crankiness and low productivity levels during fasting.
Navigating Ramadan with ulcer
Stomach or gastric ulcers form when the thick mucus layer that protects the stomach from digestive juices breaks down, resulting the stomach lining tissues being eroded by digesting acids.
Ramadan and Diabetes: Everything to know while fasting
Diabetes can really bring one down to their knees especially during Ramadan by causing their blood sugar levels drop, making one feel more fatigued and weaker.
How green tea helps in detox and losing weight
It’s tempting, especially in Ramadan, to overly indulge in unhealthy foods that end up clogging our digestive system.