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CHEVROLET IMPALA AND CORVETTE STINGRAY WIN AUTO123.COM AWARDS India Bridal Fashion Week Day 2013 RAHUL MISHRA PAYS ODE TO THE T-SHIRT AT WIFW WIFW DAY 3: EASY FASHION D esigner Rahul Mishra showcased the versatility of t-shirt, "the outfit that is completing 100 years of existence", through a collection titled "Kiss" (Keep it Simple and Sport) at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week(WIFW) Spring-Summer 2014. "When I was making a collection, I thought of what all we can do and then the thought of naming a collection 'Kiss' came in my mind. It's a simple collection inspired from sports. The collection also pays an ode to t-shirts which has completed 100 years. It is one of the most successful stitched garments in the history of apparel," Mishra told us. The designer has used lot of handlooms including khadi, jamdani and bandini on the garment that varies from dresses, saris, and palazzos to tops. The colour palette consists of shades of coral, orange, indigo, blue, white and classic black. The rich story of hand-woven garment is beautifully fused with neo-chic cuts and technical textiles like jersey and PVC for the range that redefined sports and traditional wear. "The highpoint of the range is that it is not specific to any occasion. One can wear it anywhere and anytime. I would say it is much better than other garments because it is very simple. There is khadi, jamdani, bandini and a bit of organza in the collection which makes it really beautiful in terms of look and feel," said Mishra. FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 36 CHITRANGADA SINGH collection, with the garments in blue, red and mustard, some with gypsy prints in patchwork on them, denoted just that. Even though the colours were bright, the overall appearance was never loud because the designs were airy and summery, like the tunics, the salwar pants and the gilets. Payal also said she was inspired by 18th century Chintz printing. Dev r Nil A collection called Breaking Free, "for the woman who wants a sense of freedom in what she wears" - inspired by art deco tile patterns and nouveau print illusions. The designs were their usual - silhouettes, saris, jackets and palazzos. The floral patterns added a new dimension, along with the embroidery. Interesting bid for freedom, even though the jackets screamed rigid structure. Sanchita The light blue, grey and black would've been more apt for a menswear line, but Sanchita woman-ed it up with a touch of glitter and shimmer, and the cuts. Later, she told us it was a collection full of feminine romanticism amid male sovereignty. And so, muslin, denim and silk became shirt dresses, tunics, and asymmetrical shirts. Some outfits had been handpainted, too. Zubair Kirmani Zubair Kirmani presented a fun collection, with ornamentation kept to the bare minimal. That let the light handloom fabrics stand out for their weft and weave, and let the cuts of the pantsuit, the dresses and skirts show their contemporary treatment. There was a hint of hand embroidery, with the easy on the eyes colours of blue and white dominating the show. TORONTO: Chevrolet was honoured today with the recognition of two of its most iconic vehicles, the Impala and Corvette Stingray, as “Car of the Year” in their respective categories by Auto123.com. The all-new Chevrolet Impala was named the “2014 Full-Size Car of the Year” and the Corvette Stingray the “2014 Sports Car of the Year.” “We thank the Auto123.com team for their recognition of these two truly iconic Chevrolets,” said Kevin Williams, president and managing director, General Motors of Canada. “Both the Impala and Corvette Stingray are redefining their individual segments and the Chevrolet portfolio, while fulfilling our promise to deliver more than expected to our customers.” The Auto123.com Awards consist of a judging panel of voting journalists cumulating their scores in each of the 20 vehicle categories. These were the 5th annual awards presented in Toronto, Ontario. The 2014 Impala is all-new from the ground up, with a muscular, timeless design that embraces Chevrolet’s modern styling. It represents the 10th generation of one of the industry’s most enduring and popular nameplates. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard Corvette model ever, with an estimated 455 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. It is also the most capable standard Corvette model ever, able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip. HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY Regular eye checkup: It is amazing how people will service the car or motorbike regularly but do not think of servicing the eyes. And eye checkup does not refer only to a spectacle number check done casually in an optical shop. It refers to examination on a slit microscope followed by an eye pressure check for glaucoma, with a detailed retinal examination. Eye strain during reading: The book should be well lighted , but the area surrounding the book should also be well lit . Reading in a dark room leads to eye strain. Ideally the light should come over your left shoulder. When you concentrate hard , the blink rate of the eye drops significantly. This leads to blurring and defused vision. Blink frequently when you study for long periods of time. Computer care: Position the computer screen/ laptop so that you are not looking at the screen straight on. Eyes are designed to work in a position of depressed convergence, ( ie looking down and in. ). The top of the screen should not be higher than your eyes. The brightness of the screen should be the same intensity of the lighting of the sur- roundings. Try and scheduled your study sessions early morning rather than late night it induces far less strain. And remember to take a 5 min break after every 40 min of reading. Contact lens care: If you are into contact lenses which is perfectly okay, be sure to select a good manufacturer.Clean lenses twice a day with the advised solutions regularly. Adhere to your lens schedules . A monthly wear disposable is to be "disposed "in a month. If there is any redness or poking see your eye professional immediately Avoid smoking It can lead to cataracts , increases risk of macular degeneration. And can , if combined with alcohol, lead to optic nerve disorders. EVELYN SHARMA DIA MIRZA PRACHI DESAI T he day of the jumpsuit, of oversized, relaxed and easy fashion. In fact, the jumpsuit seems to be on top of the S/S 2014 must-have list, if our designers are to be believed. So far, almost every designer has had one in their collection. And if denim got its feminine twist, so did menswear, with designers falling on the construct and structure of men's fashion to come up with androgynous outfits girli-fied with sequins, prints and surface ornamentation. Payal Pratap A Walk in the Park, her

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CHEVROLET IMPALA ANDCORVETTE STINGRAY WINAUTO123.COM AWARDS

India Bridal Fashion Week Day 2013

RAHUL MISHRA PAYS ODE TO

THE T-SHIRT AT WIFW

WIFW DAY 3: EASY FASHION

Designer Rahul Mishra showcased the versatility of t-shirt,"the outfit that is completing 100 years of existence", througha collection titled "Kiss" (Keep it Simple and Sport) at the

ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week(WIFW) Spring-Summer2014."When I was making a collection, I thought of what all we can doand then the thought of naming a collection 'Kiss' came in my mind.It's a simple collection inspired from sports. The collection also paysan ode to t-shirts which has completed 100 years. It is one of themost successful stitched garments in the history of apparel," Mishratold us.The designer has used lot of handlooms including khadi, jamdaniand bandini on the garment that varies from dresses, saris, andpalazzos to tops. The colour palette consists of shades of coral,orange, indigo, blue, white and classic black.The rich story of hand-woven garment is beautifully fused withneo-chic cuts and technical textiles like jersey and PVC for the rangethat redefined sports and traditional wear."The highpoint of the range is that it is not specific to any occasion.One can wear it anywhere and anytime. I would say it is much betterthan other garments because it is very simple. There is khadi, jamdani,bandini and a bit of organza in the collection which makes it reallybeautiful in terms of look and feel," said Mishra.

FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 36

CHITRANGADA SINGH

collection, with the garments inblue, red and mustard, some withgypsy prints in patchwork onthem, denoted just that. Eventhough the colours were bright,the overall appearance wasnever loud because the designswere airy and summery, like thetunics, the salwar pants and thegilets. Payal also said she wasinspired by 18th century Chintzprinting.Dev r NilA collection called BreakingFree, "for the woman who wantsa sense of freedom in what shewears" - inspired by art decotile patterns and nouveau printillusions. The designs weretheir usual - silhouettes, saris,jackets and palazzos. The floralpatterns added a newdimension, along with theembroidery. Interesting bid forfreedom, even though thejackets screamed rigidstructure.

SanchitaThe light blue, grey and blackwould've been more apt for amenswear line, but Sanchitawoman-ed it up with a touch ofglitter and shimmer, and thecuts. Later, she told us it was acollection full of feminineromanticism amid malesovereignty. And so, muslin,denim and silk became shirtdresses, tunics, andasymmetrical shirts. Some outfitshad been handpainted, too.Zubair KirmaniZubair Kirmani presented a funcollection, with ornamentationkept to the bare minimal. Thatlet the light handloom fabricsstand out for their weft andweave, and let the cuts of thepantsuit, the dresses and skirtsshow their contemporarytreatment. There was a hint ofhand embroidery, with the easyon the eyes colours of blue andwhite dominating the show.

TORONTO: Chevrolet was honoured today with the recognition oftwo of its most iconic vehicles, the Impala and Corvette Stingray, as“Car of the Year” in their respective categories by Auto123.com.The all-new Chevrolet Impala was named the “2014 Full-Size Car ofthe Year” and the Corvette Stingray the “2014 Sports Car of theYear.” “We thank the Auto123.com team for their recognition ofthese two truly iconic Chevrolets,” said Kevin Williams, presidentand managing director, General Motors of Canada. “Both the Impalaand Corvette Stingray are redefining their individual segments andthe Chevrolet portfolio, while fulfilling our promise to deliver morethan expected to our customers.”The Auto123.com Awards consist of a judging panel of votingjournalists cumulating their scores in each of the 20 vehiclecategories. These were the 5th annual awards presented in Toronto,Ontario.The 2014 Impala is all-new from the ground up, with a muscular,timeless design that embraces Chevrolet’s modern styling. Itrepresents the 10th generation of one of the industry’s most enduringand popular nameplates.The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard Corvettemodel ever, with an estimated 455 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. oftorque. It is also the most capable standard Corvette model ever,able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than four seconds andachieve more than 1g in cornering grip.

HOW TO KEEP YOUREYES HEALTHY

Regular eye checkup: It is amazing how people will service the car ormotorbike regularly but do not think of servicing the eyes. And eyecheckup does not refer only to a spectacle number check done casually inan optical shop. It refers to examination on a slit microscope followed by an eyepressure check for glaucoma, with a detailed retinal examination.Eye strain during reading: The book should be well lighted , but thearea surrounding the book should also be well lit . Reading in a darkroom leads to eye strain. Ideally the light should come over your leftshoulder. When you concentrate hard , the blink rate of the eye dropssignificantly. This leads to blurring and defused vision. Blink frequentlywhen you study for long periods of time.Computer care: Position the computer screen/ laptop so that you arenot looking at the screen straight on. Eyes are designed to work in aposition of depressed convergence, ( ie looking down and in. ). Thetop of the screen should not be higher than your eyes. The brightnessof the screen should be the same intensity of the lighting of the sur-roundings. Try and scheduled your study sessions early morning ratherthan late night it induces far less strain. And remember to take a 5 minbreak after every 40 min of reading.Contact lens care: If you are into contact lenses which is perfectlyokay, be sure to select a good manufacturer.Clean lenses twice a daywith the advised solutions regularly. Adhere to your lens schedules .A monthly wear disposable is to be "disposed "in a month. If there isany redness or poking see your eye professional immediatelyAvoid smokingIt can lead to cataracts , increases risk of macular degeneration. Andcan , if combined with alcohol, lead to optic nerve disorders.

EVELYN SHARMA DIA MIRZA PRACHI DESAI

The day of the jumpsuit, ofoversized, relaxed andeasy fashion. In fact, the

jumpsuit seems to be on top ofthe S/S 2014 must-have list, if ourdesigners are to be believed. Sofar, almost every designer hashad one in their collection.And if denim got its feminine

twist, so did menswear, withdesigners falling on theconstruct and structure of men'sfashion to come up withandrogynous outfits girli-fiedwith sequins, prints and surfaceornamentation.Payal PratapA Walk in the Park, her

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MIDWEEK NEWS WEEKLY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2013

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Your mate could get on your nerves if he or shebacks you into an emotional comer or puts restrictionson your time. Don't fall into the trap. You need to mingle

with people who can spark enthusiasm and confidence in you.Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

You may have a problem dealing with elders. Youhave two choices; Get out on your own, or bend toyour mate's whims. Take a close look at contracts

and agreements that have been offered to you.Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

You should put in some extra hours developing thatcreative idea you have. Don't hesitate to look for alterna-tives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations

you need to do the job right. Try to avoid serious discussions with loved ones.Your lucky day this week will be Monday.

Difficulties with older females in your family mayturn out to be quit trivial after all. You will have towatch out for minor health problems related tostress. Lack of cash might be par tly to blame for

the problems at home.Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Enjoy some socializing this week. It might bebest not to spend your money on luxuries thisweek. Traffic will be busier than you anticipated, sotry to get a head start if you have made plans to

travel. Take time to explain your intentions to loved ones.Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Digestive disorders wil l be a result of familysquabbles. Rethink your motives and make the nec-essary changes to yourself. You can sell your ideasto those who have the money to back them.

Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

Difficulties will result if you have to deal with con-troversial groups this week. Someone you like maybe receptive and actively seeking your company.Take time to find out all you can. Secret affairs could

cause upset.Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Get out and experience the spice of life. Tell themto get out of the mess they are in and then you'llconsider getting together with them. Insinceregestures of friendliness are likely to occur. Op-

por tunities will come through behind the scenes activities.Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Deceit with coworkers is apparent. Secret affairscan only lead to devastating circumstances. Enter-tainment could cost you more than you expect. Yourfight for those less for tunate is not likely to end in

sweet victory.Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Someone may be trying to take advantage of you.Get involved in activities that will be fun for thewhole family. You should sign up for creativecourses. Concentrate on your work. You will do well

with clients this week.Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.

Gambling will be a waste of time and money. Youcan make changes that will enhance your appear-ance. Erratic behavior at home may be hard tohandle. Don't overextend yourself in the process.

Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

Look into events that you might find interesting, andcompromise by doing a few things that you bothlike to do. Be careful of disclosing personal infor-mation. You'll be surprised how much you can ac-

complish. Your financial situation may be draining and it's time tomake some serious changes.Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

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INTERESTING FACTS♦♦♦♦♦ When a woman is attracted to a man, she speaksin a higher pitch than normal.♦♦♦♦♦ A waitress received $3 million when one of thecustomer split a lottery ticket with her in place of tipand won $6 million.♦♦♦♦♦ Approximately 80% of a child's intelligence isacquired from the mother.♦♦♦♦♦ August has the most birthdays, February has theleast and most of the serial kil lers are born inNovember!♦♦♦♦♦ The average woman smiles 62 times a day. Theaverage man smiles only 8 times.

l i festyle

OF IMPROVED FITNESSWe all know thatimproved fitnesslevels help us get

slimmer, fitter and more energetic.But, the good news doesn' tstop there.

Mos t o f us t end toover look the deeperimpl ica t ions and benef i t sassoc ia ted wi th regu la rphysical activity. On carefulexamination, you wil l notethat a high fitness level canimpac t your sp i r i tua l andmental level as much as it caninf luence your phys ica lbeing. And regardless of yourage , s i ze and sex , thesefitness benefits are yours forthe t ak ing . Need moreconvinc ing to s t a r texercising? Check out thesesurpr i s ing benef i t s o fimproved fitness.

Exerc i se can promoteincreased creativity: There isan inheren t re la t ionsh ipbe tween improved f i tnessand c rea t iv i ty. A s tudypublished in the "CreativityResearch Journa l"demons t ra tes the pos i t iveimpact of aerobic exercise ona person ' s c rea t iv i ty. Theresults proved that a person'sc rea t ive po ten t ia l i s muchmore upon comple t ion ofmodera te ae rob ic exerc i sethan when not preceded byexerc i se . However, ensure

Surprising benefits

that you do not over exertyourse l f a s the bes tcreativity boost is achievedonly th rough modera teexercise programs.

Improved hear ingthrough exerc ise : How istha t poss ib le? As per aNetherlands-based research,i t i s ac tua l ly poss ib le toincrease your hearing abilityby working out regular ly.The study mentions that abit of physical activity every

DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITIES

AT HOMEt ime for pamper ingthemselves.

Says Priyanka Das, 36,"Work a t home i s a lmos talways never-ending -what'swith all the home-decoratingand cleaning, taking care ofmy 4-year-old kid- and undersuch circumstances it helps todelegate some work to others.But even for that you needsupportive family memberswho will be ready to help youout ." S igni f icant ly, peopleliving in joint families are inthe best position to avail ofhe lp f rom o thers . Agreesnewly mar r ied Ipsh i taBhatnagar, as she says , " Ia lways though tha t pos tmar r iage i t wi l l be atremendous feat to balancethe home front as well as theprofessional front. But livingin a joint family has its ownshare of advantages. I oftendo some myse l f anddistribute some other housechores among my fami lymembers before leaving foroffice in the morning. Thismakes i t r ea l ly easy tomanage both grounds."

Well, until the time homechores become a hobby,prac t i s ing de lega t ion o fresponsibilities might hold akey to living a well-balancedlife.

Surprising howprofessional ethics canbe aptly is utlised in

personal lives to smoothen theflow of life.

De lega t ion o fresponsibility which happensto be one o f the mos tpract iced discipl ine in anyprofess iona l o rgan iza t ion ,can eas i ly be app l ied andreapplied in day to day life toease the burden of mundane

chores.The concep t o f

delegation of responsibilityessen t ia l ly requ i res anindividual to distribute his/he r work load o rrespons ib i l i t i e s amongothers. This concept can beparticularly helpful for home-makers who spent the mostpar t s o f the day do inghousehold chores whichleaves them with little or no

day inc reases the b loodf low to your b ra in andimproves your cogni t ivefunctions; one of which ishear ing . However, byphysical activity, we are notre fe r r ing to no i sy gymsess ions accompanied byear-blast ing music . Earlymorning meditation, yogapostures or mere jogging inf resh a i r a re the bes texercise forms to improveyour hearing.

HOW TO PREVENT HAIRFALL

Losing hair is heart breaking for men and women. The sightof balding in your heydays can be a nightmare except thatyou are living it. But there are ways and measures that you

can implement daily and weekly. Find out the 25 best and effectiveways of prevent hair loss and strengthening your hair. If you favourhigh calorie junk food, then your hair hardly gets any nourishmentand tends to break or fall. Simply include fish and proteins that arerich in essential amino and fatty acids, opt for fresh dark greenvegetables, munch on nuts like almonds and walnuts, and go forwhole grains in your diet. Avoid scalding hot water baths. Hotwater opens the pores, completely washes off scalp oil, makingyour hair follicles brittle. This causes hair to break and fall.

Water intake is important for healthy hair. Water is the answerto dry scalp and unmanageable dry hair.

Exercise is crucial for a healthy scalp and hair. Exerciseimproves the quality and texture of your hair and skin. Apart fromthis, the added benefits of increased blood circulation throughexercise also relieve you of stress - another cause for hair fall. Trimyour hair. Thanks to our harsh climate and toxic air, our hair tendsto lose luster and weakens with daily stress. Hence, it's

recommended that you trim your hair when the shaft is long enough.Get a hair massage! Rub hot oil into your scalp to thoroughly

nourish it. But avoid hair oil if you have dandruff as it will onlyintensify your dandruff and hair loss problems. Consult a healthcareprovider to investigate if your hair fall is due to any genetic pre-conditions, hormonal changes, post pregnancy effects, menopause,or underlying illnesses. Do not comb wet hair rigorously. Patienceis the key for healthy tresses and also wet hair will shed more, soavoid combing them again and again. Do not tie your tresses in abun all the time, if you have long hair. This can lead to tractionalopecia and lead to hairfall as well. Do not go for head oil/powdermassages if you are suffering from hair fall as this can lead to moreroot damage and hair fall. Also, most of the hair oils are only like anexternal conditioner and cannot get absorbed into the scalp. Donot tumble dry hair as this is rough on hair follicles and causes rootdamage and hair loss. Iron deficiency causes a lot of hair loss.Thus, consumption of food which contains high iron like greenand yellow vegetables, and fruits is recommended. A high proteindiet that includes egg whites, lean meats, soyabeans, cheese,pulses, milk and curd is good for the hair.

Application of heat on hair through blow drying, ironing orrebonding can damage it, leading to hair fall.

Protecting your hair from sunlight is important since excessiveUV rays can cause hair damage and graying. Gentle massaging ofthe scalp increases the blood circulation and is good for hairgrowth. Avoid excessive combing of the hair as it can lead to'weathering effect' and cause split ends. Do not crash diet or starveto reduce weight as it will have a harmful effect on hair. Smokingleads to decreased blood flow resulting in increased hair loss andhence, should be avoided. Antioxidants like Vitamin C and E and BetaCarotene are good for hair growth. Meditation and yoga are helpful inreducing stress which is a major cause of hair fall. Flax seeds are a richsource of phytoestrogens which helps in preventing hair loss. Ideallyone can consume 1 teaspoon flax seeds thrice a week. Conditionershould be applied more on tips rather than scalp.

Four must-have beigethings in your closet

Here's a list of five beige things that are a mustin your closet. Jacket: A nice, well-tailoredbeige jacket can change your simple dress toa sophisticated garment. It can be worn with a

coloured T-shirt. Shoes: Beige footwear in any form —shoes, pumps, wedges etc can add glamour and style toyour entire outfit. The added advnatage is that these gowith any outfit. They look great with both Indian andwestern wear. Bags: Beige-coloured bags are always infashion. The size of it doesn't matter, but the colour suredoes! Skirt: Formal or casual, a beige-colored skirt canbe matched with any coloured blouse or top. Linherie:Beige-coloured lingerie is the solution if you are confusedabout the colour of the undergarment to wear under awhite or a light coloured dress.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012

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CAREGIVERSYOGA HELPS DEMENTIA

For every Alzheimer'spatient, there is arelated victim: thecaregiver.

Spouse, son, daughter, otherrelative or friend, theloneliness, exhaustion, fearand most of all stress anddepression takes a tollWhile care for the caregiversis difficult to find, a newstudy out of UCLA suggeststhat using yoga to engage invery brief, simple dailymeditation can lead toimproved cognitivefunctioning and lower levelsof depression for caregivers.Dr. Helen Lavretsky, professorof psychiatry at the UCLASemel Institute forNeuroscience and HumanBehavior, and colleaguesreport a further benefit aswell: a reduction in stress-induced cellular aging."We know that chronic stressplaces caregivers at a higherrisk for developingdepression," said Lavretsky,who also directs UCLA'sLate-Life Depression, Stressand Wellness ResearchProgram. "On average, theincidence and prevalence ofclinical depression in familydementia caregiversapproaches 50 per cent.Caregivers are also twice aslikely to report high levels ofemotional distress."What's more, many caregiverstend to be older themselves,leading to what Lavretskycalls an "impaired resilience"to stress and an increasedrate of cardiovascular diseaseand mortality.While medication can improvedepression, many caregiversmay be opposed to the use ofmedication because of theassociated cost and drugside-effects. Thatconsideration motivatedLavretsky and her colleaguesto test a brief mind-bodyintervention for stressreduction. The researchers

At the end of the eight weeksthe researchers found that themeditation group showedsignificantly lower levels ofdepressive symptoms andgreater improvement in mentalhealth and cognitivefunctioning, compared with therelaxation group. In themeditation group, 65 per centshowed a 50 per centimprovement on a depressionrating scale, and 52 per cent ofthe group showed a 50 per centimprovement on a mentalhealth score. This compared toa 31 per cent depressionimprovement and a 19 per centmental health improvement forthe relaxation group. Theresearchers also found thatmeditation increasedtelomerase activity and thusslowed cellular aging.Telomerase is an enzyme thatmaintains the DNA at the endsof our chromosomes, known astelomeres. Telomeres areassociated with a host ofhealth risks and diseases,which may be regulated in partby psychological stress.In the absence of telomeraseactivity, every time our cellsdivide, our telomeres get shorterand shorter, until eventually,they become so short the cellsdie. If high telomerase can bemaintained or promoted, though,it will likely promoteimprovement in telomeremaintenance and immune celllongevity. In the study, themeditation group showed a 43per cent improvement intelomerase activity comparedwith 3.7 per cent in the relaxationgroup. "Although the relationbetween mental and physicalhealth has been previouslydocumented, the mechanisticlinks are beginning to beunderstood at the cellular level,"said Lavretsky."To a varying degree, manypsychosocial interventions likethis have been shown toenhance mental health forcaregivers.

recruited 49 family caregiverswho were taking care of theirrelatives with dementia. Theirages ranged from 45 to 91 yearsold and included 36 adultchildren and 13 spouses. Theparticipants were randomizedinto two groups.The meditation group wastaught a brief, 12-minute yogicpractice that included an

ancient chanting meditation,Kirtan Kriya, which wasperformed every day at thesame time for eight weeks. Theother group was asked to relaxin a quiet place with their eyesclosed while listening toinstrumental music on arelaxation CD, also for 12minutes every day at the sametime for eight weeks.

CAREGIVERSHealth benefitsof sesame oil

Sesame is believed to possess many magical powers.Right from our childhood, the benefits of sesame oil isstored in our memory when the famous folk tale "AliBaba and the Forty Thieves" documented its benefits.

Sesame seeds are used in culinary as well as in traditionalmedicines for their nutritive, preventive and curative properties.Its oil seeds are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolicanti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber which possess manyhealth promoting benefits.AntioxidantsSesame oil, is rich in antioxidants.They work to neutralize damage done to the body, mostlywithin the bloodstream, damage causes by viruses, aging andbacteria.

Prevention of hangoverSesamin present in sesame seed helps in the liver function by breakingdown alcohol consequence and detoxifying damaging materials.DiabetesA study published in 2011 in the Clinical Journal of Nutritionshowed that sesame oil enhanced the efficiency of the oraldrug in type 2 diabetic patients.Skin careThe Vitamin E and Vitamin B found in sesame oil helps tolessen damage done to the skin, and also brings a youthful,shining glow to the face.Rheumatoid arthritisCopper plays an important role in the movement of cross-linking of collagen that provide strength and elasticity in bloodvessels, bones and joints.Hence, it helps in reducing some of the hurt and swelling ofrheumatoid arthritis.Oral healthSesame seed has been beneficial to prevent teeth decay;bleeding gums, dry throat, and for strengthening the teeth,gums and jaw.Common coldSimply smelling a little sesame oil will help to clear up thesinuses and congestion in the chest.DandruffRubbing sesame seed oil into your hair helps to preventdandruff.Lowering sodiumA study by the Yale journal of Biology showed that ingestingsesame oil not only helps in lowering blood pressure, but alsolowers levels of sodium in the body.CalciumCalcium, present in Sesame oil helps to prevent bone loss,headaches and lessens PMS symptoms during the secondphase of the menstrual cycle.Stress preventionIt has a unique ability to cut down tension and stress whenused regularly.

body & soul

A NEW FITNESS TRENDThe latest fitness mantra

is 'floating yoga'. AreMumbai ' s hea l th -

consc ious game to ge tsuspended?

Talk about t ak ing thewhole mind-bodysoulphilosophy to another level...one that 's anti-gravity. Thelatest form of yoga will nowhave you floating from thecei l ing! Joining the l is t ofyoga-losophies - hot yoga,lunar flow yoga and even flo-yo (which mixes balancing ona paddleboat and yoga) - it'sset to get you in shape as youcontort mid-air, much like atrapeze artist.

Judging by reports of itssoar ing popula r i ty inS ingapore , where i t hasstarted, will the fad float intothe city soon? What it's aboutThe workout involves doing

FLOATING YOGA,a ba lanc ing ac t suspendedmid-air, your feet firmly tiedin st irrups, as you performbrea th ing exerc i ses andvar ious asanas . I t ' ssomewhat a c ross be tweenCi rque du So le i l ' s f ancymidair acrobatics and being ina hammock. A website reportsJohn J Sweeney, whoconceptualised the regime, asexplaining how floating yogabr ings a un ique fus iontechn ique tha t can re l i evecompressed joints and alignthe body from head to toe."The new f i tness andwellness workout works bestin toning and getting you inshape while realigning yourbody from the compression ofgrav i ty. I t a l so he lps toincrease one ' s hea l th andphysical agility in a fun andcreative way," says Sweeney

on a website.Adds holistic health guru

Mickey Mehta, "We normallyare subjected to gravity whiledoing exercises on the floorFloating yoga improves thescope of b iomechanicsenhancement , a s theinvers ion suspens ion head

down does not put weight onthe cervical, which otherwise

happens in shirshasan. Thist ru ly decom presses yourspine, and the traction allowsmore space in between thevertebra for stimulating yournervous sys tem andimprov ing ag i l i ty o f thesp ine . " 'Sounds exc i t ing 'Model Nethra Raghuramansays she wouldn't mind tryingit out. "I 'm a big believer inyoga, and I prefer slowtechniques that stretch the bodyinstead of something like poweryoga. Since floating yogainvolves being in stirrups andharnesses, it 's obviously

working slowly on building corestrength, so it can be good."

Singer RaageshwariLoomba, who has beenpracticing yoga for the past 11years, finds it an interesting newtrend. She says, "Originally,yoga was all about connectingwith the universe with your feetfirmly planted on the ground. Oflate, it has shifted avatar to becoming acardio workout like pilates. It's anunnatural form of movement but also anew way of improving flexibility. Peoplegive up working out due tomonotony, so I 'd to try i t forsure."

Last night's party got you ugly little bags underneath your eyes. Need not worry, we share tips onhow to combat those...

True, for some hangovers are the best after a night's drinking and having fun but for most peoplehangovers are their worst enemy. The pounding headache and the make-up smeared across your facecan leave you looking unattractive the next morning. Follow the simple hangover beauty dos anddon'ts to relieve you of the stress the next morning.

Prevention is the best cureIf you know that you are going to be out boozing, take some precaution. Before leaving, place a

large glass of water and a high dose of multi-vitamin tablets near your bed. Water will help you if youare dehydrated and the vitamins will help you beat the alcohol off your system.

Drink healthyHave a glass of fat free milk the next morning. The milk will help your body by providing protein,

moisture and calcium which gets depleted with alcohol. Drink a cup of green tea to help your body fightthe lowered resistance that comes with drinking.

Hangover beauty dos and don’ts

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