Dark circles can affect both men and women. Now there are many reasons for dark circles to appear under your eyes; from stress , lack of sleep, hormonal changes, a disturbed lifestyle, hereditary and many more. But if not treated on time, they will not only dull your overall appearance, it can also lead to serious health issues.… Read More »
A shy, barely five-year-old girl arrived at school carrying a big box of crayons “with the points still on.” One of her classmates offered to swap them for her set of markers and the proud crayon owner agreed, only to discover that most of the markers were completely dried up. After some tears and considerable negotiation, their teacher… Read More »
Radish, Raphanus sativus L., is an annual vegetable belonging to the family Cruciferae and is a traditionally important vegetable in many countries. The enlarged root and hypocotyl of radish are consumed mainly as a salted vegetable and are also eaten fresh as grated radish, garnish, and salad. Radish has been cultivated and consumed as a part of the eastern Asian diet. Recent advances in… Read More »
The nippy weather has us all wrapped in our warmest winter gears, but at times even that is not enough to keep us away from the seasonal infections. Our immunity tends to take a beating during winters and we become increasingly susceptible to bacterial activity. Instances of sore throat, cold and cough are common during these chilly months… Read More »
Do you cook healthy dinners every night, only to have your kids beg for chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, or hotdogs? Or do you find yourself stuck in a dinnertime rut, making spaghetti three times a week because it’s the only thing everyone will eat? With a little planning and creativity, you can make your mealtimes healthier (and lots… Read More »
Anyone who was born and bred in walled city of Lahore can never outgrow its charms even after years of moving out from there. This is so true for my parents who had spent their childhood and early youth there. They moved from walled city in early 80’s but to this date nearly all the shopping is done from walled… Read More »
Every pregnant woman hopes for a short labor and delivery with no complications — manageable contractions, some pushing, then a beautiful baby. But it doesn’t always work out that way. Some babies need to be delivered via cesarean section (C-section). Even if you’re hoping for a traditional vaginal birth, it may help to ease some fears to learn… Read More »
Occasionally your soft, snuggly bath towels may become scratchy and stiff after laundering. A number of factors can cause the towels’ formerly fluffy fibers to take on a coarse, abrasive texture: the use of certain laundry aids, washing in hard water or air drying the towels. In most cases, you can restore the texture of your towels by… Read More »
In our fast-paced, immediate gratification culture, eating out is a frequent experience for many. Restaurant food is generally served in large portions and typically high in calories and fat, thus contributing to weight gain. A new study suggests that people don’t have to stop eating out when trying to lose weight as long as they employ a mindful approach to eating.… Read More »
What Is Maturity? Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot trades, forward transactions, interest rate and commodity swaps, options, loans, and fixed income instruments such as bonds. Financial institutions… Read More »