healthy living
Struggling with weight? Your sleep could be the missing piece
Sleep plays a crucial role in weight and metabolic health. Insufficient sleep disrupts hunger hormones, increases cravings, and lowers metabolism, promoting fat storage. Prioritizing quality sleep supports appetite control and complements diet and exercise for better health.
23 October 2025, 10:43 AM
I did the 36-hour fasting, and this is what happened
A 36-hour “monk fast” delivered mixed results—initial ease, mid-fast brain fog, and intense hunger, followed by mental clarity, lighter joints, and renewed energy. It triggered fat-burning, ketone release, and autophagy, offering a temporary metabolic and mental reset.
4 October 2025, 10:59 AM
Calm the mind and body with simple yoga breath practices
Pranayama breathwork enhances vitality, lung capacity, and mental clarity by balancing body and mind. Slow, nasal breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, promotes relaxation, boosts oxygen flow, and supports emotional regulation for overall well-being.
22 September 2025, 09:36 AM
How to reverse fatty liver naturally: Expert-recommended diet tips
Liver health depends on proper nutrition, regular meals, and avoiding alcohol, sugar, salt, and processed foods. A Mediterranean diet and lifestyle changes can prevent or manage fatty liver, improving metabolism and detoxification efficiency.
1 June 2025, 10:27 AM
Sankalpa: Your personal mantra for a meaningful year
A sankalpa, often translated as “intention” or “resolve,” is a heartfelt vow that aligns your inner purpose with your actions. Unlike traditional New Year’s resolutions that focus on external achievements, a sankalpa emerges from your core desires and is rooted in a sense of self-awareness.
5 January 2025, 11:19 AM
Is your lower back pain a sign of Urinary Tract Infection? Here’s how to tell
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause symptoms like burning during urination, frequent urges with little output, lower back pain, and foul-smelling urine. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent complications, especially kidney infections.
9 December 2024, 13:19 PM
Why hit the gym when you can dance? Zumba takes over Bangladesh
Imagine entering a room where vibrant Latin beats, Bollywood tunes, and Arabic rhythms create an electrifying atmosphere. As the music plays, the space transforms into a dynamic dance floor. This is not just any dance party, it’s a Zumba class! An exercise increasingly gaining popularity across Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 11:45 AM
Dhaka Flow’s grand opening: Finally, a place to heal your mind, body, and spirit
Dhaka Flow inaugurated its Health & Healing Studio on 7 September, 2024, in Banani, through a lively event, introducing a new hub for wellness that aims to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of its visitors.
8 September 2024, 09:12 AM
How to conquer mum guilt: A guide to self-compassion and balance
“Mum guilt” usually stems from the belief that they are not doing enough for their children. It can be emotionally exhausting, impacting not only their mental health but also their overall well-being. Fortunately, with the right strategies, it is possible to help mothers eventually overcome this guilt and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling life.
30 June 2024, 07:29 AM
The healthiest diet around: Exploring Japanese cuisine
With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.
9 May 2024, 09:15 AM
The power of Ayurveda: Fortify your immunity with natural remedies
It’s not enough to rely on pharmaceuticals to save us when we are sick. We need to make our constitutions strong through yoga and herbal supplements that have been known to help humans for centuries.
23 October 2023, 13:36 PM
How to make soy milk
Soy milk is slowly replacing dairy milk worldwide. It is extracted by grinding soybeans and squeezing out the liquid from the mixture to form a milk-based item.
28 August 2023, 04:02 AM
Breaking down the concept of minimalist living
Minimalism in essence means to focus on things that truly matter and let go of everything else.
1 August 2023, 16:09 PM
5 psychological tricks to lose weight
How are your weight loss targets going? If you are falling off the target and have yet to achieve your weight loss transformation, remember it is common! To get you back on track and to remind you that it takes more than just physical effort to achieve your objectives, here are 5 underrated psychological tricks to help you lose weight.
18 May 2023, 10:46 AM
5 simple mindfulness exercises to brighten up your life
Mindfulness exercise involves being present in the moment, observing our thoughts and emotions and sustaining the awareness of our bodily sensations and surrounding. Here are some ways on how you can exercise mindfulness to calm your mind and move past negative thoughts and emotions.
5 November 2022, 09:27 AM
How to effectively increase attention span
A short attention span can create a bunch of difficulties in our everyday lives including poorer performance at school or work, and impotence in completing daily tasks.
24 May 2022, 11:59 AM
Not just for kids, milk is good for adults too
As we grow older, we are likely to stop drinking this nutritious beverage, perhaps because we associate it too much with childhood and want to move on to more “grown-up” drinks like coffee and tea. However, milk is important in dietary intake for both children and adults.
6 January 2019, 05:20 AM
Depression could speed up brain aging
A new UK review finds that those who have depression or anxiety could also show an increased rate of cognitive decline later in life.
25 May 2018, 04:56 AM
How to get back into exercise mode in 2018
Many of us start the year with plans to take up exercise again, but find it hard to keep the momentum going month after month. Have no fear, we've got the lowdown on how to get moving, have fun, and avoid injury.
29 December 2017, 07:58 AM
Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety
People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t workout, a research review suggests.
25 September 2017, 05:36 AM