Every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, when undetected this dangerous lump will lead to nothing but the end of the woman’s most precious bounty or life. A statistics states that one woman in eight who lives up to the age of 85 will develop breast cancer during her lifetime and it is the leading cause of death in women between the age of 40 to 55. To safeguard yourself from such pain and trauma read the article that states all about breast self-exams, along with clinical breast exams and mammography to raise your awareness of your

We spend a good amount of money on beauty products for skin care. How many of us know that there are simple homemade ideas that will perk up our skin. Here are some of homemade skin care tips. What’s important is trying these tips daily. You can’t expect miracles just by trying it out once, but definitely you will see wonders on your skin if you follow at least some of them daily. Cornmeal is a wonderful exfoliate. You need to use it once a week all over your face and neck. After washing your face with soap, take some

Dull hair, chapped lips and a dry face, hands, shins and elbows. For many of us, that’s what winter means. But dryness can easily be overcome with just a little care. A head-to-toe guide by Veenu Singh. Winter can easily play havoc both with your skin and hair making them look dry and dull. “In the winter, the skin faces two problems. One is dehydration, or the loss of water, and the second is dryness, or the loss of oil. So the products you use should address both these problems,” says Meeta Awatramani, training manager, Clarins. There are many simple

Whether it is work pressure, conflicts with in-laws or money matters, relationships and stress go hand-in-hand in a contemporary, fast-paced urban Is today’s fast paced urban life. As deadlines replace conjugal intimacy, monthly budgets get in the way of candle-lit dinners, clash with in-laws leads to arguments with your partner and taking care of children leaves no time for tender moments – is stress corroding your love life? Sometimes, even minor issues can act as stress triggers leaving you irritable, moody and ill-tempered. If such emotions are not kept in check, your relationship may go awry, leaving you isolated and

Single mothers face stress, depression and financial insecurity when they return to work, a British report has found. Commissioned by the Government, the study for the Department for Work and Pensions undermines its own controversial plans to force single mothers to prepare for work when their children are very young, reports the Independent. Under a White Paper unveiled this month by the Work and Pensions Secretary, James Purnell, mothers would be told to look for work when their youngest child reaches the age of one. The report, ”Work and Well-being Over Time: Lone Mothers and Their Children”, is the third

A new study has shown that psychological support from other new mothers can almost halve a woman’s risk of postnatal depression. About 13% women experience postnatal depression in the year following the birth of their child. But postnatal depression is frequently undetected and untreated, often because of poor recognition of symptoms, unawareness of treatment options, or fear of stigmatization. The new study led by Dr Jane Morrell and colleagues has shown that even talking to other new mothers can almost halve women’s risk of developing post-natal depression. Moreover, training health visitors in identifying the signs, and offering effective treatment can

An intimate chat with a peer cuts down the chances of postnatal depression by half among high risk women, a new study has shown.  Cindy-Lee Dennis, associate professor at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, examined the effectiveness of phone-based peer support to prevent postnatal depression among high risk women.   After web-based screening of more than 21,000 women from seven health regions in Ontario, 701 high risk mothers were recruited and randomised to receive standard postnatal care or standard care and the support of a peer volunteer (who had experienced postnatal depression themselves). Mothers who received peer support

“Perfect” parents trying hard to meet their children’s every need may be doing more harm than good, claims a book. Sydney psychologist Renee Mill said that parents are exhausted and stressed while trying to fulfill every demand of their kids. In her new book, No Sweat Parenting , Renee has listed out six “perfect parenting” myths. She writes that this is in a well intentioned but misguided belief that quality time means sitting on the floor playing whatever game their child wants. Other myths include that parents must be perfect; firm discipline will quash a child’s self-esteem; parenting and adult

1. It is important to use a mild shampoo specific to various hair types to cleanse and preserve your hair’s luster. A clarifier should also be used to wash away dirt and other chemicals from the scalp and the hair. 2. Hair should be washed with lukewarm water because warm water strips away natural oils from the scalp. However over washing should also be avoided to prevent complete rinsing away of protective oils. 3. A conditioner enriched with sunscreen should be used. This forms a protective layer ensuring a shine that stays longer. A pinch of sunscreen may also be

The much-loved mascara could soon go into oblivion, thanks to a new drug from the creators of Botox that can enhance dull or thinning lashes. Created by Allergan, the company behind the anti-wrinkle drug Botox, the new chemical for eyelashes, called Latisse, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. Latisse has been designed to treat a condition known as hypotrichosis of the eyelashes, which means a person does not have enough eyelashes, reports the Telegraph. If applied once everyday to the eyelid using a disposable applicator, Latisse can apparently improve the length, thickness and