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The time is right to start planning your first baby:

The time is right to start planning your first baby if you're already in your late 20s.Tick tock,the biological clock is ticking! Ever wondered about the right age to conceive? After 18,the sooner you conceive,the healthier it is.A woman is most fertile in her mid-20s.Her ability to conceive is high and pregnancy loss rate is relatively low.After age 30,fertility starts to decline gradually. Studies suggest that after 35,every additional year in the woman's age reduces the chances of a successful pregnancy by 9 per cent.So, if you are above 35 and are unable to conceive,do see a fertility specialist without wasting any time!

Exercise for better health:

1) In case you needed an incentive,here is a review of the advantages of exercise 2) Helps control weight 3) Maintains healthy bones,muscles,and joints 4) Reduces risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes 5) Promotes psychological well-being 6) Reduces risk of death from heart disease 7) Reduces risk of premature death 8) Studies have also shown a link between exercise and a reduced risk of certain cancers. Being its long-term effects,moving your body has immediate benefits.The short-term results of exercise include helping people to think and move better,manage stress,improve mood,and get an energy boost.The excuses that people often give to not exercise are the precise reasons to exercise.People who say they are too tired or don't have tiem to workout don't realise that exercise gives people more energy and allows them to be more productive with the rest of their time.

Snack the healthy way:

Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet.These plant foods can do many things to boost good health,including- 1) Reduce the risk of some cancers. 2) Beat the signs of aging. 3) Improve memory. 4) Promote heart health. 5) Enhance the immune system. One way to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet is to have them as snacks.If you can do one thing to improve your health,concentrate on getting fruits and veggies with high nutrients such as low-fat yogurt and nuts.The best time to snack is when you are hungry between meals. But beware: Cravings could easily be mistaken for hunger cues,especially for people who are dieting.

Accessorise a simple wardrobe:

1) Start with one of your basic outfits,preferably something you feel confident and attractive in.Jeans and a solid shirt is a great blank canvas. 2) Find some pieces of complementary jewellery.If you want to look trendy,go with something bold - try a chunky beaded necklace.Pick a pair of matching earrings and throw on some bangly bracelets.Jewellery is easy and makes any outfit look more thought-out and stylish. 3) Try a belt or a pair of interesting socks.These will be subtle,but when they peek out,it will pleasantly surprise people. 4) Do something nice with your hair.Put in a few matching clips,or wear a cute headband with a bun or ponytail. 5) Put on shoes and a jacket.Flats or boots are a comfortable way to add style to any outfit.A slightly cropped hoodie looks great over layered shirts,or under a hoodless jacket.If you want to look a little more classy,a blazer is perfect. 6) Remember that fashion is subjective,and not everyone will agree with what you wear.If you feel goo

Kiwi Serving Ideas:

1) Kiwi fruits can be eaten as it is,scooped or cut in slices. 2) The peel contains many nutrients,and can be eaten once the hairy bits have been removed by soft brushing. 3) Kiwi fruits add a delicious tropical feel to salads.Try it! 4) A delicious combination can be made out of yogurt,strawberries and kiwi.Additionally,you can add bananas and pineapples.

Embrace your natural beauty:

1) Love yourself.This sounds cheesy,but the attractive people are the ones lit from within.They glow,they look youthful whatever their age. 2) Stay healthy.Don't obsess over weight,you can be heavier or skinny and healthy.Health is beauty. 3) Use make-up or clothes to accentuate it.Change what you don't like,but if you can't ignore it.Focus only on the positives. 4) No one looks like a supermodel.Not even they look like that.It's all make-up and computers and drugs and crash diets,or a freaky metabolism that few people have.So enjoy and have fun.

Teach your child not to be a bully:

1) Take bullying seriously.Make sure your kids understand that you will not tolerate bullying at home or anywhere else. 2) Teach kids to treat others with respect and kindness. 3) Learn about your child's social life. 4) Encourage good behaviour.Positive reinforcement can be more powerful than negative discipline.

No Smoking !

Okay,you know that smoking is injurious to your health.And if that's not good enough reason to quit,what is? Follow these steps to quit smoking successfully: 1) Inform people around you about your resolution. 2) Be sincere to yourself. 3) Avoid places/company where you may lapse. 4) Set your 'no smoking' goals on a daily basis.

What is otolaryngology?

Otolaryngology is the medical speciality that studies the ear,nose,and throat,as well as other related structures of the head and neck.Within otolaryngology there are seven specialities namely paediatric otolaryngology,allergy,head and neck diseases,otology/neurotology(ears,balance,and tinnitus),rhinology(nose),laryngology(throat),facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.Otolaryngologists are often referred to as ENT doctors because of their focus on the ear,nose and throat.They care for patients with hearing,balance,speech,voice,taste,and smell disorders.

Laser Hair Reduction:

Laser hair reduction is the newest hair removal technique.It is a fast way to remove hair with less discomfort and pain than electrolysis.It provides long-lasting effects but as with electrolysis,follow-up treatments are often necessary.Unlike electrolysis,which sends an electric current through a fine needle to kill the root,lasers are a comparatively painless way to remove hair.And while electrolysis removes one hair at a time,the laser can work on multiple follicles at once.

A natural skin care regime:

1) Begin by taking an inventory of potential natural skin care ingredients available in your cupboards and refrigerator like citrus fruits,dairy items,sugar,salt,vinegars,aspirin,eggs,honey,oatmeal,olive oil and tea bags. 2) Decide on natural skin care ingredients that best address your skin type and skin care issues. 3) Develop a natural skin care routine that incorporates a cleansing,scrub,toning,and moisturizing recipe using the natural indredients best suited for your skin type. 4) Take care not to get overstressed and anxious about anything.Be happy always.

Make a simple request to your partner:

1) Let's go for a walk. 2) Bring me a cup of tea in bed,please. 3) Give me a hug. 4) Buy me flowers. 5) Say you love me. 6) Give me a massage or a foot rub. 7) Talk to me about your day. 8) Do a household chore. 9) Phone me during the day. 10) Let's watch TV or a film together. 11) Send me a text message. 12) Meet me online during the day and let's make plans for the night.

What to gift a Capricorn ?

1) True to their character,Capricorns prefer gifts that are practical,sturdy and which last forever. 2) As Capricorns are very prone to cold,a hot-water bottle,soft slippers,or a waistcoat are just the things to keep them warm. 3) Presenting Capricorns with personalised gifts make them happy.Capricorns would treasure a monogram engraved on a vase as it symbolises that from now on this thing belongs to them. 4) If your boss is a Capricorn gift him something that expresses your respect for him. 5) If you decide to present a bouquet to a Capricorn it better be of pale shades. 6) A simple present made by a child will mean more to them than all fancy presents put together.

Shopping For A Lampshade:

1) If possible,bring your lamp base to the store.If you can't bring the base,bring its measurement and a piece of cloth or paper that matches its colour. 2) Look at the shade with the light on and off.The nature of the shade will be very different.It's important to see how it appears during the day and at night. 3) Be open to something different,like a new shape or texture. 4) Consider the lamp's role in the room.If you want an art piece,you might go for a more elegant,elaborate shade.If you don't want the lamp to stand out as much,choose s simpler shade.

How to stay healthy :

1) Eat between three to five meals a day. 2) Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.If you do not have a gym membership and can afford it,get one! If you can't afford it,just go for a jog or bike ride. 3) When choosing soft drinks or sweets,go with diet or sugar-free options. 4) Any fast food is too fast to contain anything good for your body.Also avoid cholesterol-rich foods.Take time to prepare your meals.You need to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. 5) Never skip a meal.It can really mess with your metabolism.It will also cause you to overeat later on in the day and that makes you fat. 6) Make sure you are getting enough sleep.As little as it seems,seven hours of sleep is just right. 7) Stop smoking and drinking.If you have to drink,drink for quality,not quantity. 8) Remain happy and you will automatically be healthy.