Once upon a time, there were only a few big-name beauty companies that dominated the cosmetics industry. Fast forward to the latter part of the 20th century, when we see the emergence of niche or boutique brands.
Canada's most widely read astrologer, Georgia Nicols, has horoscope columns in The Washington Post, the National Post, and the Chicago Sun-Times, with regular appearances on television and radio. Her daily horoscope, Royal Stars, is now syndicated in over 125 cities across the US and Canada.
The WHO, in its recent guideline, suggests using K-salt or potassium chloride instead of regular table salt, rich in sodium. It may reduce noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and chronic kidney disease by lowering blood pressure.
When young adults begin their professional life, their amount of daily physical activity as well as sleep -- essential for healthy well-being -- falls steeply, according to a study on Tuesday. The study led by scientists at the University of Cambridge found that physical activity increases initially and later drops down significantly.
The team from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) found that there is a reduction and partial recovery of almost 5 per cent of grey matter in 94 per cent of the total grey matter volume of the brain, especially in regions linked to social cognition.
The study showed that people with higher amounts of fat stored in their muscles were more likely to have damage to the tiny blood vessels that serve the heart (coronary microvascular dysfunction or CMD). They were also more likely to die or be hospitalised for heart disease.
