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NEW DELHI, (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) onTuesday launched a new variant of its premium compact hatchbackElite i20 with automatic transmission and enhanced safety features.According to the company, it has introduced new 1.4L Kappa petrolengine with four speed automatic transmission in Elite i20.The company has also added safety reinforcement features such assix airbags, speed sensing auto door lock and height adjustable frontseat belts on Elite i20 and i20 Active. The Elite i20 has been pricedbetween Rs 7,75,828 and Rs 9,01,812 for the automatic variant (Ex-Showroom Delhi). The i20 Active comes with a price tag star tingfrom Rs 8,33,467 to Rs 9,71,269."The Hyundai i20 is a super performer brand in the premium compactsegment," said Rakesh Srivastava, Senior Vice President, Sales andMarketing, HMIL. "Hyundai has developed a solid reputation forquality, design, per formance and premium features. As customercentric company, our goal is to enhance overall value propositionof i20 brand and make it more aspirational and desirable for widerange of different people." The i20 brand has crossed one millionunits in sales across the country.

OTTAWA - According to statistics released today by The Canadian RealEstate Association (CREA), national home sales declined for a fourthconsecutive month in August 2016.Highlights:" National home sales fell 3.1% from July to August" Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity came in 10.2% above August 2015" The number of newly listed homes declined 2.7% from July to August" The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) rose 14.7% year-over-year inAugust" The national average sale price climbed 5.4% in August from one year agoThe number of homes trading hands via Canadian MLS® Systems fellby 3.1 per cent month-over-month in August 2016 - the largest monthlydecline since December 2014. Together with declines in each of thethree previous months, the slowdown in August places national homesales activity 6.9 per cent below the record set in April 2016.Sales activity was down from levels in the previous month in close to 60per cent of all markets in August, led by a steep decline in Greater

Vancouver following the introduction of a new proper ty transfer tax onhomes purchased by foreign buyers. Activity also dropped signifi-cantly in the Fraser Valley. August marked the sixth consecutivemonthly decline for home sales in the Lower Mainland, as transac-tions in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley had already beenretreating sharply from their peak reached in February. Much of themonthly declines in national sales in recent months reflect slowingactivity in the Lower Mainland.Actual (not seasonally adjusted) sales activity was up 10.2 per centyear-over-year (y-o-y) in August 2016. Sales were up from year-agolevels in about three-quar ters of all Canadian markets, led by GreaterToronto. By contrast, Greater Vancouver posted the largest year-over-year sales decline. The number of newly listed homes fell by 2.7 percent in August 2016 compared to July. While new supply was down in justover half of all local markets, declines in the Lower Mainland, GreaterToronto and Montreal far outweighed the monthly rise in new listings inless active markets.

NAIL COLOUR TRENDS THATMAKE WAY THIS SEASONNEW DELHI, (IANS) From using pastel shades, solid coloursand frosty hues, it's time to lay out a fashion statement withyour nail colour, says an exper t. Aakriti Kochar, beauty andmake-up exper t, Oriflame India, lists down colours that are invogue this season.* Pastels: Soft colour tones are always a hot favourite as theseare easy going and not a strain to the eyes. Everything aroundus in monsoon is so lush and green, a little hint of colour doesall the work. Soft beige, rose, lilac and sky blue.* Red is evergreen: Whether dressing up for your weekendroutine or monsoon weddings, red is an all-time favourite. Thistime this colour can be worn in all tones of red ranging fromcoral red, to classic red carpet red to deep red.* Frost: One may also adorn frosted shades of gold, bronzeand rose this season. These frosted shades look good withsolid colour dresses or your Indian attire. Keep it strictly forthe evenings.

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LONDON, (IANS) Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes(which develops during pregnancy) or pre-gestational diabetes (priorto pregnancy) may be at an increased risk of developing malforma-tions, abnormal size, jaundice and low blood sugar, says a new study."Both gestational diabetes and pre-gestational diabetes in pregnancyare associated with worse neonatal outcomes compared with normalpregnancy," said Basilio Pintuadi from Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospitalin Milan, Italy."Other clinical conditions, primarily represented by hyper tensive andthyroid disorders could also complicate pregnancy outcome," Pintuadiadded. For the study, the team analysed 135,163 pregnancies. Out ofthese, 1,357 cases complicated by gestational diabetes and 234 bypre-gestational diabetes were selected for an experiment. Infants bornto women with gestational diabetes were 10 times at higher risks ofdeveloping neonatal hypoglycaemia -- a condition arising out of lowblood sugar in the body.The risk was 36 times more in babies born to pre-gestational diabeticwomen. Mothers with gestational diabetes were 1.7 times more atrisk of delivering babies abnormally larger in size. Babies born towomen with pre-gestational diabetes were 7.9 times more likely to

be abnormally larger in size. While women with gestational diabeteswere 1.7 times at risk of delivering babies abnormally smaller insize. Mothers with pre-gestational diabetes were 5.8 times likely todeliver babies abnormally smaller in size.Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes were also at 1.7times risk of developing jaundice, while those born to women withpre-gestational diabetes were at 2.6 times risk of developing the con-dition. Mothers with gestational diabetes were at 2.2 times risk ofdelivering babies with foetal malformations. Infants born to womenwith pre-gestational diabetes were at 3.5 times risk of having foetalmalformations.Fur ther, babies born to women with gestational diabetes were 1.8times at risk of having low levels of calcium and magnesium. Therisk was 9.2 times in babies born to women with pre-gestationaldiabetes. While the chances of caesarean section in women withgestational diabetes was 1.9 times higher, the risk was 8.5 timesmore in pre-gestational diabetic women. Children born to pre-gesta-tional diabetic women were also associated with high risk of respira-tory distress (2.7 times), the researchers concluded, in the paperpublished journal DNA Research.

Playing music during biopsy helps to reduce anxietyNEW YORK, (IANS) Playing music during biopsy for breast cancerdiagnosis and treatment helps patients to reduce pre-operative anxi-ety, a research has found. The study published in the journal AORNprovided insights into the impact of implementing a music therapyprogramme for surgical patients.The paper is based on the effect of live and recorded music on theanxiety of 207 women undergoing a biopsy for breast cancer diagno-sis and treatment and randomised patients into a control group (nomusic), a live music group, or a recorded music group. The research-ers presented patients in the experimental groups with a live songperformed by a music therapist at bedside or a recorded song playedon an iPod through earphones.Par ticipants in both live and recorded-music groups experienced asignificant reduction in pre-operative anxiety of 42.5 per cent and 41.2

per cent, respectively, when compared to the control group. "Duringour two-year trial, we gained information on potential benefits, chal-lenges and methods of facilitating a surgical music therapy pro-gram," said Jaclyn Bradley Palmer, Music Therapist at the Univer-sity Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, US.The researcher said that a music therapist may be highly beneficialin the surgical setting, and music therapy may be a means ofenhancing the qual i ty of pat ient care in col laborat ion withperioperat ive nurses. "As an interdiscipl inary surgical staffmember, the music therapist may help nurses achieve patient-related goals of anxiety reduction, pain management, effectiveeducation and satisfaction. And by having professional musictherapists facilitate surgical music therapy programs, nursingworkloads also may be reduced," Palmer added.

High stress during ovulationwindow may affect chancesof conceptionNEW YORK, (IANS) Higher levels of stress in women mayreduce their chance to conceive a baby, a study hasfound. Women who repor ted feel ing more stressedduring their ovulatory window were approximately 40per cent less likely to conceive during that month thanother less stressful months."These findings add more evidence to a very limitedbody of research invest igat ing whether perceivedstress can affect fer tility. The results imply that womenwho wish to conceive may increase their chances bytaking active steps towards stress reduction such asexe rc i s ing , en ro l l i ng i n a s t r ess managemen tprogramme or talking to a health professional," saidKira Taylor, researcher at the University of Louisville,US.In the study, 400 women who were 40-years-old andyounger and were sexually active recorded their dailystress levels measured on a scale from one to four(low to high).The diaries also contained information regarding men-struation, intercourse, contraception, alcohol, caffeineand smoking. Urine samples were also collected andwomen were followed until they became pregnant oruntil the study ended for an average of eight menstrualcycles. Researchers in the study published in the jour-nal Annals of Epidemiology calculated mean stresslevels during each phase of the menstrual cycle, withday 14 as the estimated time of ovulation. They foundthe negative effect of stress on fer tility was only ob-served during the ovulatory window, and was true afteradjustments for other factors like age, body mass index,alcohol use and frequency of intercourse.

Passive smoking more toxicfor childrenNEW YORK, (IANS) Children exposed to passive smokingmay be at risk of lifelong cardiovascular consequences inaddition to respiratory and other health issues, warnsan Indian origin researcher. The high level of toxicityin the smoke that comes from the end of a burningcigarette -- side stream smoke -- is a major compo-nent in passive smoking that damages the children'sblood vessels, the study said."Children exposed to cigarette smoke may developearly hear t disease as adults due to poorly functioningand stiffer blood vessels," said paediatric cardiologistGeetha Raghuveer, from Children's Mercy Hospital inMissouri, US. "Some babies who were exposed to ciga-rette smoke while in the womb might die suddenlyduring infancy," Raghuveer said in a statement fromthe American Hear t Association.Compared to adults, children are more vulnerable topassive smoking exposure because they cannot con-trol tobacco use in their surroundings, and are par-ticularly susceptible physically to the smoke's effects.Cigarette smoke contains a host of chemicals that canimpact health by causing changes in blood flow, bloodvessels, blood pressure and hear t rhythm.Besides damaging hear t and ar teries, passive smok-ing has also been associated with other cardiovascu-lar risk factors -- obesity, high cholesterol, and insulinresistance -- that are l inked to diabetes. Moreover,there are signif icant chances of children becomingsmokers themselves if their parent 's smoke. Bloodtests in a 2011-12 national study, detected a nicotine me-tabolite called cotinine, in nearly 41 per cent of childrenaged between three and 11 years, and 34 per cent amongkids aged between 12 to 19.

LONDON, (IANS) People who aim to quit drinking entirely are morelikely to achieve this goal if they are treated by a care provider whoadvocates total abstinence, a new study suggests. According to thestudy, those who want to control their drinking or reduce the amountof alcohol they consume are likely to be less successful even whenguided by a care provider."Instead patients whose goal was total abstinence were more suc-cessful than those who had chosen to control their drinking," saidKristina Berglund, Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg,Sweden. Published study suggested that people with alcohol depen-dence can learn to control their drinking.Previous studies have shown that the crucial factor in treatment suc-cess is that patients and care providers have the same view and that

Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinkingthe choice of treatment method plays a subordinate role. But it has notbeen found out that what is the extent of influence of ones's choice onthe final outcome of treatment.For the study, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Ex-perimental Research, the researchers followed up 201 adult patientsfor 2.5 years after the onset of treatment . It showed that a sharedview between patient and care provider was not decisive for the treat-ment outcome.Around 90 per cent of patients who were in agreement with their careprovider on total abstinence were still sober at the follow-up, whereasonly 50 per cent, who were in agreement with their care provider oncontrolled consumption treatment, had succeeded in controlling theirdrinking at follow-up.

Long daytime nap may increase diabetes riskTokyo, (IANS) Do you pine for a long nap during the day? Be careful, as it could be a warningsign for Type-2 diabetes, suggests a recent research. In the study led by YamadaTomahide from the University of Tokyo, the team conducted a meta-analysis of observa-tional studies involving more than 300,000 people.They found that long daytime naps of more than 60 minutes may lead to a 45 per centincreased risk of Type-2 diabetes, compared with no daytime napping. However, it wasalso possible that people who were less healthy or in the early stages of diabetes weremore likely to nap for longer during the day.People with long-term illnesses and undiagnosed diabetes of ten felt tired during the day,the researchers said. "It's likely that risk factors which lead to diabetes also causenapping. This could include slightly high sugar levels, meaning napping may be an earlywarning sign of diabetes," Naveed Sattar, Professor at the University of Glasgow, wascited by bbc.com as saying in a comment on the research findings.There was now a lot of evidence of some kind of link between sleep disturbances anddiabetes, Sattar observed. Long naps could also be a result of disturbed sleep at night,potentially caused by sleep apnea. And this sleeping disorder could increase the risk ofhear t attacks, stroke, cardiovascular problems and other metabolic disorders, includingType-2 diabetes.


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NEW DELHI, (IANS) There is noneed to feel restricted when itcomes to giving a fashionabletwist to your office wear, says anexper t. Jainam Kumarpal, Direc-tor, Bhu:sattva - an organic andeco fashion brand, lists downsome dressing tips for office.* Highlighting a single item: Oneof the easiest ways to look chicbut exciting is to create an ele-ment of surprise and contrast.Pick out a formal outfit- a worksuit, a dress or a sari- and makesure that it is a monotone piece,preferably in a blunted colour. Thekey to this look is to subse-quently choose one piece of cloth-ing or accessory or makeup thatstands out. It could be a piece ofstatement jewel ler y, a br ightwatch, a red lip colour, neon-toned shoes or an interestinghandbag. This creates a classyyet quirky ensemble.* Keep it (a little) careless: Thereis nothing worse than someone

looking painful ly pr im everysingle day. A carefree presenceis welcome once in a while, but itis crucial to not overdo it. The lookyou should aim for is one thatexudes confidence and comfort -as if you dress well but with mini-mal effor t. Clashing different styleitems, playing with shapes, andwearing brogues or oxfords are

all great ways of keeping it casu-ally formal.* Say yes to the jeans: Whilejeans have long been consideredcasual wear, fashion trends arechanging and many offices nowconsider it normal for employeesto show up in denim bottoms. Theimpor tant par t is to make surethat everything except the pantsis formal and toned down. Youcan complement your favouritepair of jeans with patent shoes, asilk blouse, a professional bagand a blazer (if the weather per-mits). Just make sure you go infor environmental-friendly op-tions like ar tificial leather andcruelty-free silk.* Unleash your inner s layer:There is nothing as inspiring as aperson dressing posh and pow-erful to work. Wear rich fabrics,long trousers, pencil skir ts andstriking lipstick, or carry massiveclutches- you make the rules andyou have the finals(l)ay.


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HOW MUCH YOU DRINK MAYDEPEND ON FELLOW DRINKERS

LONDON, (IANS) People's decisions on whether or not to drink moremay be influenced more by their environment and their observation ofothers around them, finds a study, with implications on future alcoholharm reduction strategies. The findings showed that when drunk andsurrounded by other drinkers, people's judgements of their own lev-els of intoxication and the associated health risks are related to thedrunkenness of their peers, not on the objective amount of alcoholthey have actually consumed, a study has found. Researchers have histori-cally worked under the assumption that those who drink most alcohol incorrectly"imagine" everyone else also drinks to excess. However, "it turns out that irrespec-tive of how much someone has drunk, if they observe others who are more drunkthan they are, they feel less at risk from drinking more," said Simon Moore,Professor from the Cardiff University in Britain. Fur ther, people weremore likely to underestimate their own level of drinking, drunkennessand the associated risks when surrounded by others who were intoxi-cated but felt more at risk when surrounded by people who were moresober. "The study has important implication on how we might work toreduce excessive alcohol consumption. We could either work to re-

duce the number of very drunk people in a drinking environment, orwe could increase the number of people who are sober," Moore saidadding, "our theory predicts the latter approach would have greatestimpact." For the study, the team tested the breath alcohol concentra-tion (BrAC) of 1,862 individuals, selected from different social groups,who were on average 27-years-old.

Secrets that can help achievedewy glowing skinNEW DELHI, (IANS) Essential oils, coconut oil, petroleumjelly are few natural examples that can help you achieve thatbeautiful dewy and glowing skin, says an expert. Aakriti Kochar,beauty and make-up expert of Oriflame India, shared a few tipson how to achieve a flawless skin with a few basic tips.* When applying your foundation or concealer, add a drop ofessential oil like lavender, rose, avocado to your foundation.This gives a healthy glowing look to your skin without lookingar tificial, at the same time essential oil also nourishes yourskin without making it dry.* Coconut oil solidifies when cooled and when semi solid,use it on your cheeks, brow bone and center of your face asnatural highlighter with or without makeup. Coconut oil isknown for its nourishing qualities other than the dewy look. Itrepairs your skin as well. Also, you can also mix your golden,vanilla or rose powdered highlighter with coconut oil to useas highlighter.* Use petroleum jelly on your lips and eyes. You can use onyour cheeks, nose, chin and forehead as well like essentialoils, coconut oil. Adding petroleum jelly to your eyes and lipswill make it glossy, you can opt for putting an eye shadow orlip color on top as well for a dewy look.* For dewy skin, you can use a damp sponge or a beautyblender to apply liquid foundation. This will give it a dewyfinish without adding any other product.* Use a gel or cream based illuminator for instant glow.Do not apply it on your complete face, rather just dab onsome on your highlight areas like cheeks, brow bone, cen-ter of your forehead, bridge of your nose, center of your upperlips and chin.

Nearly half of single men andwomen in Japan are virginsTokyo (IANS) Almost half of Japan's single men and womenbetween ages 18 to 34 have never had sex, reveal results ofa new survey. The findings show that the propor tion of virginsin the country, which is also home to the world's oldest popu-lation, is growing.In the latest round of the survey, around 42 percent of the menand 44.2 percent of the women admitted they were virgins,The Japan Times reported on Friday. The numbers of virginsare higher than in 2010, when the last study was conductedand when only 36.2 percent of men and 38.7 percent of womensaid they had never had sex.The study, conducted by the National Institute of Populationand Social Security Research, showed that 70 per cent ofunmarried men and 60 per cent of unmarried women are notin a relationship. When the study was first conducted in 1987,the proportion of unmarried men and women who said they had nopartner stood at 48.6 per cent and 39.5 per cent, respectively.



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NEW DELHI, (IANS) Use an old tee instead of a towel to squeeze outextra water from your hair after washing it and try not to comb wethair to set your curly hair. Hair exper ts from Advanced Hair Studio lista few hair maintenance tips to get the curls right:* Washing your hair regularly seems to be a good idea to keep itshining and clean, however people don't realise that it strips naturaloils from hair and makes it dry. Wash hair only a couple of times in aweek, using a good shampoo followed by a leave-on conditioner.* After hair wash, it's best to let your hair dry naturally, without comb-ing it. While this is a standard rule that should be followed by every-one, it's par ticularly impor tant for women with curly hair because itavoids breakage and opens up the curls giving it a nice look. Whenit's not doable, use a wide toothed comb to take care of the tangles.* While drying your curly hair, avoid rubbing and scrubbing with the

towel, which would most definitely cause friction followed by fizzyhair. Using an old tee instead of towel is a great alternative to squeeze out extrawater from your hair. If you are in hurry and can't wait to dry your hair naturally, it'sbest to blow dry it, using your fingers to comb through it. Make sure you prepyour hair with a good heat protectant spray.* A good serum or leave-in conditioner is a great investment for curlyhair. It is always advisable to scrunch your curly mane while applyingany product on your wet hair. Let your hair absorb this, before addinganother product. Also do not overload your hair with products as thesetend to weigh your curls down, making them flat and greasy.* It's a good idea to roll sections of your hair and pin them up under ahair cap while sleeping at night. By doing this, even if you movearound in your sleep, your curls don't turn into a frizzy mess. It willretain its shine and look great when you open them next day.

NEW DELHI, (IANS) From dressing in a traditional attire toadding some trendy twist to the ethnic ensemble, on thisOnam make sure you celebrate the harvest festival withstyle, says an exper t. Sherin Thomas, Managing Director ofBluelilys.com, lists some styles that you can try. Onam willbe celebrated on September 13 and 14 this year.* Demure look: This style relies on simplicity to evoke theeternal beauty in a woman. To achieve this look, pick an off-white Kerala sari or set mundu with plain gold zari. Pair itwith the traditional coin necklace/pendant and earrings inreal gold, and rest assured, you will exude the beauty of thedivine goddess.* Bejewelled beauty: Add a pop of colour to your costumesand celebrations with this look. Pick a sari with border incontrast colour and gold, and team it up with a silk blouse ofthe same combination. Accessorise with necklace, earrings,and bangles in rubies, emeralds, or coloured stones, andachieve that head turning look at any celebration.* Eco- chic belle: Lend an eco-friendly, chic twist to yourOnam celebrations by opting for printed Kasavu saris. Choosefrom multiple options like a sari with attached kalamkariborder, hand block printed paisley motifs, or hand paintedLord Krishna designs. Pair your six yard wonder with paintedterracotta jewellery, and you're ready to make waves withthe new-age ethnic look.* Neo-modern look: Flaunt a classy, film star like look withthis style. Opt for a Kerala sari in silk tissue and pair it witha golden blouse in lace, cutwork, or sequins. Accessorisewith statement earrings in gold, white stones, and pearl.Keep your neck jewellery free, and let your collar bones doall the style talk.* Desi girl: For women who detest the ordeal of having todrape a sari and carrying it with finesse, fashionistas oftoday have the per fect solution - a salwar set made fromthe Kasavu sari. Pick a salwar or Anarkali suit with ex-tensive golden zari work on the body, and pair it with goldjhumkas or kundan styled jewellery, and rock the royal stylewith ease.


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SYDNEY, (IANS) Exercising atbasic physical activity levels --150 minutes a week of moder-ate-intensity activity likewalking and cycling -- may helpto reduce harmful effects ofdrinking alcohol, a study hasfound. The study, published inthe British Journal of Spor tsMedicine found that foralcohol drinkers, physicalactivity may decrease therisks of dying both fromcancer and from deaths fromany cause. "Our researchsuggests that physical activityhas substantial health benefitseven in the presence ofpotentially unhealthybehaviours such as drinkingalcohol," said EmmanuelStamatakis, Associate Profes-sor at the University of Sydney,

Australia. "Among physicallyinactive people, we saw that therisk for cancer and all-causemortality was higher even atrelatively low levels of drink-

ing," Stamatakis added. Thefindings suggested that drinkingeven within recommendedlevels was associated with a 36per cent greater risk of deathfrom cancer as well as a 13 percent greater risk of death fromany cause. But this risk wassubstantially lessened amongthose who were physicallyactive at the basic recom-mended level -- equivalent to atleast 150 minutes per week ofmoderate intensity activity suchas brisk walking -- or at theupper recommended level(equivalent to at least 300minutes of moderate intensityactivity per week). In the physicallyactive groups, only harmful levels ofdrinking were associated withincreased risk of cancer deathand death from any cause.

FASHION TRENDS FOR AUTUMNNEW DELHI, (IANS) When you pack away your summer wardrobe to make space for some cosyautumn wear, make sure you add in capelets, velvet and metallic outfits, says an exper t. SidhikaGupta, Fashion Head, Roposo - a fashion and lifestyle social network - has a few tips to help youlook trendy during autumn season:* Velvet will rule this fall. The plush fabric, in every shade including Persian blue to oxblood red,will be seen across cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, crop tops and evening gowns.* One-shoulder dresses and tops are back with a bang and are reigning the style charts every-where.* Ruffles have been going around for a while. They were big during springtime and seem to staythrough fall as well. Take cues from the 1980s, but with a modern twist. Go for architectural ruffles,more stiff and less floppy. Its touch of drama will make you stand out.* Why keep your spring slip dresses back in the closet? Layer it over everything, from longsleeved shir ts to comfor table knits. This fall, up the game by combining your favourite pieces ofspring, like off-shoulder top and pinafore dress.* Opt for deeper tones like black, cranberry, oak, and vintage inspired green to bloom on brocadefabrics, creating a rich and royal vibe.* Capelet is the new jacket of fall. The draped effect which a capelet gives you cannot be achievedby any kind of jacket. It not only keeps you warm but also beautifully exposes the layers.* A perfect way to glam up the rather sombre look of the season is to combine the metallic sheenof a 'going-out' top with slouchy tan pants and flat slides, accentuating casual chic. If you are notthe glitzy type, then choose from a variety of shiny metallic details on coats and skir ts which addsthat oomph factor to the outfit.* The choker, of the velvet, metal or leather variety, have been seen adorned by fashion enthusi-asts. Layer multiple dainty chokers or wear a single chunky piece, just make the most of this chicaccessory this fall.



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NEW YORK, (IANS) If you are planning diet restriction, an "open con-cept kitchen" with greater visibility and convenience of food accessmay put a spanner in the works, suggests new research. "The resultsof our study suggest that the openness of a floor plan, among manyother factors, can affect how much we eat," said Kim Rollings, Assis-tant Professor at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, US."Eating in an 'open concept kitchen,' with greater visibility and conve-nience of food access, can set off a chain reaction. We are morelikely to get up and head toward the food more often, serve more foodand eat more food," Rollings said. The study, published in the journalEnvironment and Behavior, involved 57 college students in the Foodand Brand Lab at the Cornell University.The researchers made use of folding screens to manipulate the ar-rangement of kitchen and dining areas during the service of buffet-style meals, and two-way mirrors for the unobtrusive observation ofvariously sized groups of student diners. Rollings noticed that eachtime college students in the study got up to get more food, they endedup eating an average of 170 more calories in the "open" than in the"closed" floor-plan kitchen.

"Considering that decreasing calorie consumption by 50 to 100 calo-ries per day can reduce or avoid the average annual weight gain ofone to two pounds among US adults, these results have impor tantimplications for designers of and consumers in residential kitchens;college, workplace and school cafeterias and dining areas; and buf-fet-style restaurants," she noted.

Flaunt your baby bump instyle this wedding seasonNEW DELHI, (IANS) While celebrities are flaunting their babybumps with panache, you can be at your fashionable best dur-ing your pregnancy too. Opt for semi-fitted styles which flareup waist downwards and use scarves to style up, suggests anexper t. Bhavya Chawla, Chief Stylist at fashion brand Vilara,has shared a few tips to help you keep your wardrobe and stylesor ted when you're expecting your little one:* Go flowy: Maxi dresses, anarkalis and empire-cut gowns area pregnancy-must. They are the perfect marriage of comfor tand style. It hugs your body and flows gently out, concealingall bottom heaviness. Accessorise the look with a bright bagand wear comfor table wedge heels. Go the colour-block wayas that has enough of a platform to be comfor table and is trend-ing right now. If you want to avoid heels for the everlastingpregnancy back pain, go for printed or embroidered juttis. Weadvise not to skimp on the accessories when dressing yourbump. Use accessories to create a focal point and bring theattention up to your face with the long danglers and jhumkas ora statement necklace.* Elongate your frame: When you are pregnant, you never wantto wear a choker. It makes you look shor ter. Longer necklacesdraw the eyes down, while dangling earrings bring the focus toa woman's neck and shoulder. Scarves and dupattas can alsohelp pregnant ladies create a laid-back luxe look. The point ofthis look is putting all of her accessories in a way to make herlook longer and leaner.* Don't go big: Your first instinct may be to buy some long,loose tops that are one or two sizes bigger than your regularsize. Buy something big enough to cover your belly. By wearingultra loose clothes, you're not fooling anyone. Opt for semi-fittedstyles which flare up waist downwards for maximum effect.* Heels not to your rescue: Avoid stilettos as far as possible asthose precious high heels cannot give your back the suppor t itneeds during your pregnancy. Opt for comfor table, dressy flatsthat will take you from day to night. T-strap sandals, classyballerinas, juttis or colourful kolhapuris can be your soulmate forthose nine months. Size up a half size to accommodate your growingfeet. After the baby comes, stash them away for next time or thankthem very much and pay it forward to the next lucky lady.* Fabric: When buying maternity wedding wear that you hopewill last through several pregnancy stages, choose high-qual-ity, well-made items. Ideal maternity clothes will be made withstrong, semi-stretchy material that will grow with you, so theywill stay snug, flattering and suppor tive as your body changes.Breathability, softness, durability and stretch are the things tolook for in high-quality, comfortable maternity clothes. Naturalblended fabrics such as cotton-silk, breathable crepe and flowychiffons will be soft and easy going, helping you with preg-nancy hot flashes and itchiness that are common. Blends madefrom natural materials with Spandex or lycra deliver thestretchiness, suppor t and shape retention you need to accom-modate your body as it changes.


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ACTRESS NUSRAT JAHAN DURING A FASHION SHOW IN KOLKATA (IANS).

HEALTHY DIET DEVELOPS BETTERREADING SKILLS IN CHILDREN

LONDON, (IANS) A healthy diet may develop better readingskills in the first three school years, shows a recent study fromFinland. The study involved 161 children aged 6-8 years old andthe quality of their diet was analysed using food diaries andtheir academic skills with the help of standardised tests.The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition,showed that children whose diet was rich in vegetables, fruits,berries, whole grain, fish and unsaturated fats, and low insugary products, did better in tests measuring reading skillsthan their peers with a poorer diet quality.The study also found that the positive associations of dietquality with reading skills in Grades 2 and 3 were not related toreading skills in Grade 1. These results indicate that childrenwith healthier diets improved more in their reading skills fromGrade 1 to Grades 2-3 than children with poorer diet quality.

"Another significant observation is that the associations of dietquality with reading skills were also independent of manyconfounding factors, such as socio-economic status, physicalactivity, body adiposity, and physical fitness," said EeroHaapala, Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland.Diets like Baltic Sea Diet and Finnish nutrition recommenda-tions -- high in vegetables, fruits and berries, fish, wholegrain, and unsaturated fats and low in red meat, sugaryproducts, and saturated fat -- are considered healthier. Ahealthy diet seems to be an impor tant factor in suppor tinglearning and academic per formance in children. "Parents andschools have an impor tant role in making healthy foodsavailable to children. Fur thermore, governments and compa-nies play a key role in promoting the availability and produc-tion of healthy foods," Haapala added.

Smoking ups heart failure riskNEW YORK, (IANS) Smoking is associated with thickerhear t walls and reduction in the hear t's pumping ability --two factors linked to increased risk of hear t failure, a newstudy warns. That smoking is bad for hear t has been knownfor long but the new study, in the American Heart Association'sjournal Circulation: Cardiovascular Imagin, reveals a clear mecha-nism by which tobacco may increase the risk of heart failure."These data suggest that smoking can independently lead to thick-ening of the heart and worsening of heart function, which maylead to a higher risk for heart failure, even in people who don'thave heart attacks," said lead author of the study Wilson NadruzJr from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachu-setts. The study, conducted in participants of average age 75.7and no obvious signs of cardiovascular disease, also found thathigher rates of cumulative cigarette exposure -- measure of howmuch and how long people have smoked during their lifetime --were associated with greater heart damage. "The more peoplesmoke, the greater the damage to the heart's structure and func-tion, which reinforces the recommendations stating that smokingis dangerous and should be stopped," Nadruz Jr said. The studyexamined data from 4,580 participants in the Atherosclerosis Riskin Communities (ARIC) Study who underwent an echocardiogram.Even after accounting for factors such as age, race, body massindex, blood pressure, diabetes and alcohol consumption, currentsmokers had thicker heart walls and reduced pumping func-tion, compared with nonsmokers and former smokers.

Driving angrily may increaserisk of crashTORONTO, (IANS) Do you get angry or aggressive whiledriving? Beware, you may be at an increased risk of beingin a motor vehicle collision than those who do not get angrywhile driving, a study has found. "Even minor aggression,such as swearing, yelling or making rude gestures, canincrease the risk of a collision," said lead author ChristineWickens, scientist at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health(CAMH) -- a psychiatric hospital in Ontario, Canada.Drivers who made threats, attempted or succeeded in dam-aging another car or hur ting someone, had the highest oddsof collision -- 78 per cent higher than those whose aggres-sion was considered minor. The risk is comparable to thosewho use cannabis and drive, Wickens said adding that itwas striking how the risk of collision rose as the levels ofaggression increased. People who reported no driving-re-lated aggression had the lowest odds of collision, with in-creasing risk among those who had minor aggression, andthe highest risk of all among those who reported both minorand more serious aggression. The strong association sug-gests these drivers may have a greater chance of a collisionbecause they either drive more aggressively or are distractedby their anger from other hazards on the road, the study said."Reducing driver anger and aggression would potentially reduce therisk of collisions," Wickens suggested.



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