Paracetamol is not a cure. Don't treat it like one.

The cold winter air is dry and takes a toll on your lips by extracting moisture from them. This causes the lips to get dry easily and can result in chapped lips;

There is no way, that we can skip maintenance of our psychiatric needs at any given point and still expect to live healthy and functioning lives.

The key lies in your muscles. At rest, 1 pound of muscle burns three times as many calories every day just to sustain itself—and a lot of those calories that muscle burns off come from fat storage units. Muscle is constantly burning fat off!

While we are all familiar with the common methods to nurture hair that include oiling, shampooing, conditioning, applying packs, and various hair treatments, what is scalp detox? Does one really need it?

Acne is dreaded by most teens, but by the time you are an adult, its simply an unwelcome guest that’s far outstayed its welcome.

What we eat can affect our chances of getting pregnant, but the full picture is not very clear-cut because it is hard to separate diet from other factors.

In contrast to the myths that foster the misconception that menopause is a tumultuous time, if embraced and dealt with in the right manner, it can certainly be a positive time of life too.

To put it simply, arthritis is a kind of inflammation and can happen at one or more joints of the body at the same time.

This year’s Breast Awareness Campaign covered stories of courage, hope and strength from three brave women who won their long-enduring battle with breast cancer.

Understanding the emotional and psychological side of dieting.

Early detection is key to increasing the odds of survival for breast cancer. Regular checking and mammograms are key to early detection. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breasts that often helps detect breast cancer three years before it can be felt.

It seems like a long time ago, but I can still remember that warm August afternoon in the summer of 1997. My friend Salma Wafa, who was a doctor, was visiting that day.

We all have fears and anxieties which creep up on us throughout the day. You may find yourself checking on the stove more times than you need to or worse yet, checking WebMDmore than is healthy.

Breast cancer is not a topic discussed often, let alone the implications and emotions behind it. In lieu of breast cancer awareness month, The Daily Star sat down with Nabanita Islam to have a candid heart-to-heart as she tells her story.

There is a legitimate reason behind the adage — children not only mimic, but also develop their social mannerisms, ways of interaction and behavioural traits by observing and acquiring information from the adults around them. 

Oversleeping could be the result of multiple causes; stress, unbalanced diet, overworking, etc. In extreme cases, a doctor should be consulted as some people might develop sleeping disorders.

Scientific studies report that anxiety disorder is more common among women than in men. There are gender specific social teachings that contribute to mental health problems in both men and women.

A few years ago, I came across a silly meme while scrolling through Facebook that went something like this — Women with straight hair want curls, women with curls want straight hair…. Men are simple, they just want their hair to stay.

According to research studies, there is a strong and intimate link between good mental health and good physical health and vice versa; hence, we need to make sincere efforts to keep our mind and mood in optimal shape.