healthy living
Why hit the gym when you can dance? Zumba takes over Bangladesh
Imagine entering a room where vibrant Latin beats, Bollywood tunes, and Arabic rhythms create an electrifying atmosphere. As the music plays, the space transforms into a dynamic dance floor. This is not just any dance party, it’s a Zumba class! An exercise increasingly gaining popularity across Bangladesh.
Dhaka Flow’s grand opening: Finally, a place to heal your mind, body, and spirit
Dhaka Flow inaugurated its Health & Healing Studio on 7 September, 2024, in Banani, through a lively event, introducing a new hub for wellness that aims to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of its visitors.
How to conquer mum guilt: A guide to self-compassion and balance
“Mum guilt” usually stems from the belief that they are not doing enough for their children. It can be emotionally exhausting, impacting not only their mental health but also their overall well-being. Fortunately, with the right strategies, it is possible to help mothers eventually overcome this guilt and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling life.
The healthiest diet around: Exploring Japanese cuisine
With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.
The power of Ayurveda: Fortify your immunity with natural remedies
It’s not enough to rely on pharmaceuticals to save us when we are sick. We need to make our constitutions strong through yoga and herbal supplements that have been known to help humans for centuries.
How to make soy milk
Soy milk is slowly replacing dairy milk worldwide. It is extracted by grinding soybeans and squeezing out the liquid from the mixture to form a milk-based item.
Breaking down the concept of minimalist living
Minimalism in essence means to focus on things that truly matter and let go of everything else.
5 psychological tricks to lose weight
How are your weight loss targets going? If you are falling off the target and have yet to achieve your weight loss transformation, remember it is common! To get you back on track and to remind you that it takes more than just physical effort to achieve your objectives, here are 5 underrated psychological tricks to help you lose weight.
5 simple mindfulness exercises to brighten up your life
Mindfulness exercise involves being present in the moment, observing our thoughts and emotions and sustaining the awareness of our bodily sensations and surrounding. Here are some ways on how you can exercise mindfulness to calm your mind and move past negative thoughts and emotions.
Not just for kids, milk is good for adults too
As we grow older, we are likely to stop drinking this nutritious beverage, perhaps because we associate it too much with childhood and want to move on to more “grown-up” drinks like coffee and tea. However, milk is important in dietary intake for both children and adults.
Depression could speed up brain aging
A new UK review finds that those who have depression or anxiety could also show an increased rate of cognitive decline later in life.
How to get back into exercise mode in 2018
Many of us start the year with plans to take up exercise again, but find it hard to keep the momentum going month after month. Have no fear, we've got the lowdown on how to get moving, have fun, and avoid injury.
Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety
People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t workout, a research review suggests.
Why a Diabetic Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is the first meal we have after getting out of bed, where you are essentially ‘breaking your overnight fast’.