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After a 2-year delay, the new National Museum of Qatar is all set to open on March 28. An architectural marvel, the 'desert rose' is about to bloom, with 76,000 panels

Middle East to soon have a stunning new museum

After a 2-year delay, the new National Museum of Qatar is all set to open on March 28. An architectural marvel, the 'desert rose' is about to bloom, with 76,000 panels fitted together like a puzzle of discs. Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, it will showcase three chapters of Qatar history and visitors can get a glimpse of the 19th-century Pearl Carpet of Baroda. Various art pieces, by local and international artists will also be on display. The museum will use video, audio clips and tactile techniques, to make the experience a more real one

Dating app, Bumble has closed its doors for a week to give its employees a "much-needed" break to destress, "as a way to thank our team for their hard work '' it said.

Bumble, the dating app where women make the first move, has closed its doors for a week to give its employees a "much-needed" break to de-stress.&nbsp; Bumble which has staff of over 700 people worldwide has announced the entire&nbsp;the week of June 21 off, "as a way to thank our team for their hard work and resilience," company said.&nbsp;&nbsp; In a tweet that is now unavailable, a Bumble staffer in New York said that the paid time off was a result of CEO&nbsp;Whitney Wolfe Herd&nbsp;picking up on "our collective burnout."
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Glamorous models, also called Angels, strutting their stuff down the runway scantily clad in sexy lingerie, accompanied by the h

Glamorous&nbsp;models, also called Angels,&nbsp;strutting their stuff&nbsp;down the runway scantily&nbsp;clad&nbsp;in&nbsp;sexy&nbsp;lingerie,&nbsp;accompanied by the hottest pop stars&nbsp;in&nbsp;the world&rsquo;s&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;metro cities. Victoria&rsquo;s Secret&nbsp;had quite the dream recipe for success and it&nbsp;even&nbsp;worked,&nbsp;at least&nbsp;for&nbsp;two decades.&nbsp;
But the world&rsquo;s most popular lingerie maker seems to&nbsp;have lost the plot in the last few years.&nbsp;While&nbsp;Victoria&rsquo;s Secret&nbsp;still makes&nbsp;millions of dollars&nbsp;for owner L Brands and posted a 9% rise in same-store sales for the first three months of 2021 versus 2019.&nbsp;The brand has steadily been losing its share in the underwear market that is valued at a whopping $250 billion globally.&nbsp;In contrast, competitors like Aerie and Rihanna&rsquo;s Savage X&nbsp;Fenty&nbsp;have&nbsp;witnessed&nbsp;immense growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In response,&nbsp;the market leader in crisis, Victoria&rsquo;s Secret just&nbsp;announced&nbsp;a&nbsp;major&nbsp;identity makeover. The brand is bidding goodbye to its&nbsp;world-famous&nbsp;Victoria&rsquo;s Secret Angels, ending an era of&nbsp;big wings, diamond-encrusted bras and questionable&nbsp;headgears.
From defining femininity for a generation of women to being outdated, let&rsquo;s&nbsp;see some of the factors that have&nbsp;forced&nbsp;Victoria&nbsp;to rethink its &lsquo;secret.&rsquo;&nbsp;
Delusional Obsession With &lsquo;Sexy&rsquo;&nbsp;
Launched in 1977 as a lingerie shop for men who wanted to buy things for their partners, Victoria&rsquo;s Secret has always&nbsp;focussed on male desire and the idea of &lsquo;sex appeal&rsquo; for men. That may have worked for a while but&nbsp;this obsession with &lsquo;sexy&rsquo; just doesn&rsquo;t do it anymore.&nbsp;This has made Victoria's image detached and out-of-touch from the current zeitgeist.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Jeffery Epstein Connection&nbsp;
The retailer&rsquo;s image, in fact, suffered a big blow when its&nbsp;owner&nbsp;Leslie Wexner&rsquo;s ties with Jeffery Epstein came to light.&nbsp;While the company distanced itself from the&nbsp;millionaire sex offender, the fact that Epstein was also a trustee for the Wexner Foundation did not help.&nbsp;
Ed Razek&rsquo;s Insensitive Comments&nbsp;
On the same problematic train, the brand&rsquo;s then Chief Marketing Officer Ed Razek&nbsp;openly said the brand is too good to cast&nbsp;transgender or plus-sized models. The insensitive comments were only a tipping point as Razek was soon accused&nbsp;of breeding a culture of&nbsp;misogyny, bullying and harassment at the company. He was asked to resign after a massive online backlash.&nbsp;
Just A Poor-Quality Product&nbsp;
If the company&rsquo;s insides weren&rsquo;t bad enough, Victoria&rsquo;s Secret has&nbsp;also&nbsp;been grilled about the terrible&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of its products.&nbsp;While the brand spent $22 million on the grand fashion show,&nbsp;customers&nbsp;flooded social media with angry comments about its shoddy products and customer service.&nbsp;
Rise Of Comfort&nbsp;&amp; Decline of&nbsp;'Glam&rsquo;&nbsp;
Lastly, the brand&nbsp;is also a victim of&nbsp;the&nbsp;changing&nbsp;intimate&nbsp;wear landscape.&nbsp;Even before the pandemic, the demand for comfortable, athleisure-forward innerwear had been rising.&nbsp;The market is skewing towards bralettes,&nbsp;wire-free bras and seamless garments and away from Victoria&rsquo;s hallmark push-ups and glam bras.
There&rsquo;s also a huge&nbsp;upshoot&nbsp;in the&nbsp;demand for&nbsp;sports bras&nbsp;as proven by the push from brands&nbsp;like&nbsp;Adidas&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nike&nbsp;into the segment.&nbsp;Even D2C brands like Tailor and Circus or&nbsp;The Underworld Co. in India and US-based Parade Underwear&nbsp;are creating new niches&nbsp;for themselves within the&nbsp;industry.
It's 2021 and&nbsp;Victoria&nbsp;is still&nbsp;scrambling&nbsp;to cast&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;models and hoist the women empowerment flag&nbsp;with the likes of Priyanka Chopra and Paloma Elsesser.&nbsp;
Can the brand&nbsp;really&nbsp;appease the modern lingerie shopper without alienating its all-time fans?

If you’ve been neglecting good sleep for other trivial activities, this research will make you rethink your priorities. While there’s no dearth of

If you&rsquo;ve been neglecting good sleep for other trivial activities, this&nbsp;research will make you rethink your priorities.&nbsp;While there&rsquo;s no dearth of the merits of deep sleep, scientists&nbsp;have even found&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;that a lack of deep sleep may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A study published in PLOS Biology suggested that deep sleep actually helps clear&nbsp;toxic proteins related to Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease from the brain.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The clearance activity was found to be&nbsp;weaker in the brains of people who had a higher risk of cognitive decline, said scientists.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The 2021 study of over 118 participants adds to a growing body of evidence confirming the relationship between sleep and brain health.&nbsp;In particular, we are now learning that&nbsp;an absence of&nbsp;deep sleep may have a significant relationship with the onset of dementia and Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As an easy self-check, experts say that if you often wake up feeling exhausted, it may be a sign that you&rsquo;re not getting the right&nbsp;amount&nbsp;of deep sleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Menopause is a natural process wherein a woman stops having periods. This happens when ovaries no longer release an egg and also stop producing as much of the hormone,

Menopause is a natural process wherein a person stops having periods. This happens when ovaries no longer release an egg and also stop producing as much of the hormone, estrogen.
According to the NHS, UK, &ldquo;periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly&rdquo;. Thus, there are different stages that gradually occur before menopause and it is very important to know and understand these transitional phases.
The two terms&nbsp;premenopause and perimenopause&nbsp;are often used in place of one another but there is a difference. Premenopause is referred to as the period before menopause which may not be marked by any significant or visible symptoms.&nbsp;
It is when the&nbsp;symptoms for menopause begin to show,&nbsp;that&nbsp;it is referred to as perimenopause. This usually occurs a&nbsp;few months or years before menopause. Some of the common symptoms of perimenopause&nbsp;include irregular periods, hot flushes, breast tenderness and worse pre-menstrual syndrome. It is important to note, that you may still get pregnant during the perimenopause&nbsp;phase.&nbsp;
But when the estrogen levels fall significantly is when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and periods stop entirely. It can then be said that&nbsp;someone has been through menopause if they have had no periods for a year or so.&nbsp;Some of the symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping and mood swings.&nbsp;
If the symptoms begin to get worse then it is advised that you consult a doctor.&nbsp;

Finding the right bra size can be tricky! The clasp digging into your back, the strap squeezing your chest or you simply not feeling supported, all point to y

Finding the right bra size can be tricky! The clasp digging&nbsp;into your&nbsp;back, the strap squeezing your chest or you simply not feeling supported, all point to you wearing an ill fitted bra. While a loose bra can lack the much-needed support, a tight one can limit your upper body movement, restrain your breasts and cause soreness.
We&rsquo;ve rounded up some signs for you to watch out for, so you finally understand when something is not the right &lsquo;fit.&rsquo;
1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It causes skin irritation
If the bra is too tight, the shoulder straps and back strap may dig into your skin and cause irritation and redness. When the tight bra rubs against the skin due to movement, it can cause excess sweating, irritation and inflammation of hair follicles. So, if it bothers you so much, it&rsquo;s definitely not the one for you.
2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you are constantly adjusting
If you find yourself adjusting the straps or band of the bra constantly, we can assure you that either the bra is not made for you or has become worn out and needs to be replaced stat!
3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop acid reflux frequently
Yes, there is a chance that your tight bra may be the cause behind your constant acidity. Tightness on the abdomen can increase intra-abdominal pressure to the point that you experience&nbsp;acid reflux&nbsp;and other digestive issues.
4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You are spilling out of the cups
Sometimes, when you buy a new bra after trying it out, the fit may seem perfect. But over the course of time, you may feel your breasts spilling out of the cup due to movement and other activities. This implies that the band of the bra may be fine, but the cup is a size too small.
5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your upper body hurts
Wearing an ill fitted bra can also lead to severe body ache, especially in your shoulders and back. Sometimes, to compensate for a very loose bra, you try to adjust by tightening the shoulder straps which puts a lot of pressure on your shoulder and back. So, make sure you don&rsquo;t cross the fine line between a &lsquo;good&rsquo; and a &lsquo;tight&rsquo; fit.
Finding the correct bra size may be time consuming but trust us when we say that a well fitted bra is worth all that effort.
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editorji's Vikram Chandra spoke with Headspace's Director, Behavioral Science, Dr. Clare Purvis on the need for meditation and mindfulness during the pandemic

editorji's Vikram Chandra spoke with Headspace's Director,&nbsp;Behavioral Science, Dr. Clare Purvis&nbsp;on the need for meditation and mindfulness during the pandemic. They spoke about the many challenges faced by people across the globe, especially healthcare&nbsp;workers, during the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;
Headspace&nbsp;is offering healthcare professionals a free one-year subscription, in order to give them access to better their own mental health during these uncertain times.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The hormone which naturally induces sleep and regulates the wake and sleep cycle in our body is called melatonin. Natural melatonin is produced by the pineal gland of t

The hormone which naturally induces sleep and regulates the wake and sleep cycle in our body is called melatonin. Natural melatonin is produced by the pineal gland of the brain. The production of which increases as the day comes to a close, around dusk. It reaches peak levels in the middle of the night and starts decreasing as dawn approaches, and helps&nbsp;us&nbsp;naturally wake up.
People who suffer from mild sleep disorders caused by jet lag or work stress are usually prescribed a lab made version of melatonin, by a licensed medical practitioner. It is important to note that artificial melatonin is not a sleeping pill. It only works to supplement the hormone levels in the body, thereby putting you to sleep naturally.&nbsp;
Higher unregulated doses of melatonin can cause side effects like drowsiness, daytime sleepiness, headache and nausea.&nbsp;Hence, it is suggested that like any other supplement, melatonin too must be taken strictly under medical supervision.

If you feel the tendency to overeat when in emotional distress, you may not be alone. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have confirmed that stress eating is real. I

If you feel the tendency to overeat when in emotional distress, you may not be alone. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have confirmed that stress eating is real. In fact, overeating is a corollary effect of stress. Long term tension and worry produces a hormone called cortisol. This is the hormone which increases appetite and thereby increases the desire to devour food in such circumstances.
 Interestingly, several studies have classified a particular type of food which people tend to binge on whenever they feel uneasy. Foods which are high in fat, sugar, or both are consumed the most during stressful situations. Upon ingestion, these sugary, fatty items have an effect which moderates tension related responses and emotions. Therefore these are considered to be comfort foods as they seem to counteract stress.
 As relieving as they may be, there are better ways to deal with panic and anxiety than resorting to food. You can try meditating, exercising or talking to your friends and family which may help you calm your mind and find peace.

Moving away from regular menstrual products that one is accustomed to can be hard. But there are some incredibly easy-to-use, environmentally conscious and sustainable

Moving away from regular menstrual products that one is accustomed to can be hard. But there are some incredibly easy-to-use, environmentally conscious and sustainable menstrual care alternatives that make it easier to cut the strings attached.
There are so many eco-friendly, affordable and readily available sanitary products in the market&nbsp;that you just might be spoilt for choice!
Menstrual Cups&nbsp;
The menstrual cup&nbsp;is a type of reusable silicone product that collects your period fluid for around 6-10 hours. &nbsp;It is essential to wash the cup before inserting it into your vagina. After emptying it out, you need to rinse it once with water before re-inserting it.&nbsp;They are easy to use, odour-free, environment friendly, and even pocket friendly. These cups are leakproof which means you no longer need to worry about stains. Don't forget to sterilise your cup by boiling it in water, at the end of every period cycle.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Organic Sanitary Pads
Sanitary pads made of organic material like cotton and bamboo can be beneficial for both your menstrual health and the environment. They are super absorbent to ensure protection from leakage. Most importantly they are an eco-friendly alternative as they are biodegradable.
Reusable Cloth Pads
Made up of a breathable fabric, cotton pads seem to be a great alternative to regular sanitary pads. They are reusable, washable, highly absorbent and eco-friendly. They are also quite economical as they can last up to one year or longer, but this is subject to your usage. It is advised you change your cloth pad every 4 to 6 hours or as per your flow. You can wash these and reuse them, which makes them extremely sustainable to use.&nbsp;
Period Panties
Period panties have the comfortable feel of regular underwear but with an added protection from menstrual leakage.&nbsp;These are absorbent, leakproof and can be reused after a wash. We urge you to not be skeptical! It may sound like an alien concept but they're actually pretty easy to use. Put them on like regular underwear and forget all about it.&nbsp;
Biodegradable Tampons
Made of sustainable ingredients such as organic cotton, biodegradable tampons are a great alternative to regular pads. These are leakproof, easy to use and allow you to move around without worrying about stains.
With environment-conscious, pocket-friendly, comfortable to use menstrual care options available, it is time we bid adieu to the regular sanitary pads.&nbsp;
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Nothing can beat a hot cup of ginger tea with a spoonful of sugar on a rainy evening. Who can say no to a refreshing glass of lemonade with sugar on a hot and sultry af

Nothing can beat a hot cup of ginger tea with a spoonful of sugar on a rainy evening. Who can say no to a refreshing glass of lemonade with sugar on a hot and sultry afternoon? And can anyone turn a blind eye to the heavenly taste of a sugary cinnamon bun?
But little do we know that eating sugar may leave a smile on our lips but will definitely leave us in an unhealthy spot. Consuming too much refined sugar can increase the risk of diabetes and other health problems. &nbsp;
So, we have for you some healthy alternatives and substitutes for refined sugar that can easily be incorporated into your everyday diet!
JAGGERY
Jaggery or more commonly known as Gur is unrefined sugar made from sugar cane. It is a healthy substitute for white sugar and is full of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium. Eating jaggery on a daily basis&nbsp;can help detox your body, aid digestion and improve immune function.
DATE SUGAR
Made of dates, this sugar is a healthier substitute because it is known to be less processed. Dates are high in fibre and potassium which make them a great and healthy alternative. It has a delicious caramel taste that will soon become a favorite part of your diet.
COCONUT SUGAR
Made from coconut palm sap, coconut sugar is another incredible alternative worth trying. It is a better substitute because it undergoes little processing and also contains minerals, fibres and antioxidants.&nbsp;
HONEY
This thick and golden liquid that is extracted from beehives is a great option over refined sugar. Honey is beneficial because it has a lower glycemic index, helps treat cough and has anti-bacterial properties.
MOLASSES
Molasses apparently has more nutrients and antioxidants than regular refined sugar. It is a thick syrup made from sugar beets or crushed sugar cane. But one must note that it may have some nutrients, but it is full of sugar, so an excess of this can be harmful.
These alternatives are not only healthy but are also easily available. But, don&rsquo;t forget that excess of anything can be harmful, so keep the quantity in check.
Let these healthy alternatives sweeten up your day!
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They are beige, a little funny looking and literally from the fungus family. People are often put off by mushrooms but they are actually the definition of somethin

They are beige, a little funny looking and literally from the fungus family. People are often put off by mushrooms&nbsp;but they are actually the definition of something that shouldn&rsquo;t be judged by its cover. Mushrooms are essentially the&nbsp;umbrella-shaped fruiting body (or&nbsp;sporophore) of certain fungi.&nbsp;&nbsp;
From button, oyster and porcini to enoki and shiitake, mushrooms&nbsp;impart a unique&nbsp;savoury&nbsp;flavour to dishes from many cuisines.&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re not convinced yet, here are some more reasons to give&nbsp;mushrooms a chance!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Only&nbsp;vegan&nbsp;food source of vitamin D&nbsp;
Mushrooms contain&nbsp;a substance called ergosterol, which converts into vitamin D upon exposure to&nbsp;ultraviolet (UV) light. This makes the fungus our only known vegan food source of this sunshine vitamin.&nbsp;The amount of vitamin D in a variety of&nbsp;mushroom depends on how long they&rsquo;ve been&nbsp;exposed to UV light.&nbsp;
They&nbsp;are a great meat&nbsp;replacement
Thanks to their earthy and umami kind of flavour, many mushrooms taste quite&nbsp;similar to&nbsp;meat.&nbsp;Instead of using meat or tofu&nbsp;in your cooking, you can make dishes that hero mushrooms for a lighter but still delicious meal.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Great source of B vitamins&nbsp;&nbsp;
These bell-shaped fungi are also a great&nbsp;source&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;B vitamins:&nbsp;riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.&nbsp;This vitamin group is great for heart health, helping in cell growth, maintenance of the digestive and&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Versatile and easy to cook&nbsp;
They might look intimidating but mushrooms are generally quite easy to clean and cook. Wash them under running water and&nbsp;quickly saut&eacute; them in the pan. You can even eat them raw or simmer them in soups over low heat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
They are weight loss-friendly&nbsp;
Being&nbsp;about 80 to&nbsp;90 per cent water and basically free of any fat or cholesterol, mushrooms can be a great addition to your diet if you&rsquo;re trying to watch your weight. They are very low on calories and contain decent amounts of&nbsp;fibre&nbsp;and various nutrients.&nbsp;
So, feel free to experiment with some mushrooms in your regular diet. Just make sure you buy them from a trustworthy store!&nbsp;

International Yoga Day 2021: Since the declaration made on December 11 in 2014, by the UNGA, June 21st has annually been celebrated as the International Day of Yoga.

<h3>International Day of Yoga 2021:</h3>
Since the declaration made on December 11 in 2014, by the United Nations General Assembly, June 21st has annually been celebrated as the International Day of Yoga.
Originated in India, Yoga is known as an age-old tradition that helps achieve physical, mental and spiritual harmony. The day aims to &ldquo;raise awareness about the many benefits of practicing yoga.&rdquo;
This year the day is marked by the theme, &ldquo;Yoga for well-being.&rdquo; The day comes at a time when people the world over are suffering at the hands of the pandemic. Apart from affecting the physical health of people, the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions have affected the mental health of people.&nbsp;
People have taken up Yoga in order to stay healthy and be able to fight anxiety and depression. As expressed by the United Nations in a statement, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/does-yoga-help-do-we-need-a-double-mask-dr-naresh-trehan-answers-1619436580479" target="_blank">yoga</a> is "playing a significant role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients in quarantine and isolation."
So, no matter what part of the world you are in, do not forget to hit the mat and practise some yoga!

Father's Day 2021: The ongoing pandemic and consequent lockdown may have thrown several restrictions into our lives, but it won’t stop us from celebrating Father’s Day.

Father's Day 2021:&nbsp;The ongoing pandemic and consequent lockdown may have thrown several restrictions into our lives, but it won&rsquo;t stop us from celebrating <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/father-s-day-2021-movies-that-portray-the-father-child-relationship-1624163216456" target="_blank">Father&rsquo;s Day</a> this year! Whether you live with him or are in two different cities, there are ways in which you can make this day feel extra special for your dad.
So, to make this Father&rsquo;s Day a bit more memorable amidst the coronavirus crisis, we bring to you some fun, enjoyable and creative ideas that will surely leave a smile on your father&rsquo;s face.
<h3>COOK HIM HIS FAVOURITE MEAL</h3>
Whether it is a chocolate cake or a hot pot of noodles, this is that one day when you must put on the apron and whip up your father&rsquo;s favourite meal. If you are not in the same city, then home delivery from his favourite restaurant will do wonders.
<h3>MOVIE NIGHT</h3>
A movie with a bowl of popcorn is a great combination to make the day special. You can either pick up his favourite film or a tv show and enjoy some quality time together. If the two of you are not under the same roof, then you can use apps to stream &amp; watch it at the same time.
<h3>GAME NIGHT</h3>
Even though you can&rsquo;t go out, you can still move around and enjoy a game or two inside your house or in your backyard. Be it a game of croquet or scrabble or online car racing, this will definitely prove to be a time full of giggles and laughter.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/father-s-day-2021-bollywood-celebs-shower-love-on-their-fathers-1624171399471" target="_blank">Father&rsquo;s Day 2021: Bollywood celebs&nbsp;shower love on their fathers</a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/father-s-day-2021-bollywood-celebs-shower-love-on-their-fathers-1624171399471" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>
<h3>GIFTING GUIDE</h3>
Whether it is a new wallet or a gadget, getting your father something that he wants or doesn&rsquo;t have will go a long way in making the day special. It will act as a keepsake that will remind you of this day for years to come. If you live far away, then online deliveries can come to the rescue.
<h3>SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME</h3>
Nothing warms a father&rsquo;s heart more than you spending some quality time with him. Ask him about his health, his work, go through your photo albums or tell him how much you love him. This simple act is full of warmth and love!
These ideas and activities are very easy to manage, so dive into a planning session right away!
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/father-s-day-2021-movies-that-portray-the-father-child-relationship-1624163216456" target="_blank">Father's Day 2021: Movies that portray the father-child relationship</a>

The rate or rhythm at which your heart beats is often taken lightly or is left unnoticed by many. Arrhythmia is a disorder that affects your heart’s rhythm.

The rate or rhythm at which your heart beats is often taken lightly or is left unnoticed by many. Arrhythmia is a disorder that affects your heart&rsquo;s rhythm, it may beat too slowly, too quickly or irregularly.
As part of the World Heart Rhythm Week 2021 (7 &ndash; 13 June), Arrhythmia Alliance, a national charity in the UK is "calling for everyone to listen to their heart and get to know their heart rhythm and not just the heart rate".
There are many types of arrhythmia but the most common is atrial fibrillation, where the heart beats irregularly and faster than normal. Atrial&nbsp;fibrillation can lead to a stroke or even to heart failure in some cases.&nbsp;
According to Arrhythmia Alliance, "one simple check to listen to the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/the-heart-tends-to-shrink-in-space-new-study-finds-out-1617097182751" target="_blank">heart</a> rhythm, to see if it is regular or irregular, can help detect potential Atrial Fibrillation". You can check your pulse either manually or through several&nbsp;apps&nbsp;on your phone. Once diagnosed, there are treatments and therapies available that can help prevent strokes and heart failure.
Some of the symptoms of arrhythmia as highlighted by the NHS, UK, include palpitations, feeling dizzy, fainting and being short of breath, but these may not always mean you have a heart rhythm problem. It is important to check your heart rhythm and consult your doctor.&nbsp;Some of the common triggers are viral illness, alcohol, tobacco and drinks containing caffeine.
Living with an abnormal heart rhythm can be challenging. It is important to follow a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/this-world-heart-day-docs-urge-everyone-to-have-a-healthy-lifestyle-1601356401719" target="_blank">healthy lifestyle</a> and manage anxiety or stress.
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Uncovering the not-so-pretty side of makeup products, a new scientific investigation finds that makeup wearers may be absorbing and ingesting potentially toxi

Uncovering the not-so-pretty side of makeup products, a new scientific investigation finds&nbsp;that&nbsp;makeup wearers may be absorbing and ingesting potentially toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances&nbsp;or&nbsp;PFAS.&nbsp;
These chemicals have been linked to serious health harms, from cancer&nbsp;and&nbsp;obesity to&nbsp;birth defects, lower immunity and&nbsp;hormone disruption.&nbsp;Also called &lsquo;forever chemicals,&rsquo; PFAS do not naturally break down.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The American&nbsp;peer-reviewed&nbsp;study&nbsp;discovered &ldquo;high&rdquo; levels of organic fluorine, an indicator of PFAS, in more than half of the 231 makeup and personal care&nbsp;products&nbsp;studied. The sample&nbsp;included&nbsp;products like&nbsp;lipsticks, eyeliner, mascara, foundation, concealer, lip balm, blush, nail polish&nbsp;and other products from big brands such as&nbsp;L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al,&nbsp;Ulta, Mac, Cover Girl, Clinique, Maybelline,&nbsp;Smashbox,&nbsp;Nars, Est&eacute;e Lauder amongst others.&nbsp;&nbsp;
However, the research team did not clarify&nbsp;which&nbsp;brands&nbsp;were using these toxic products to avoid &lsquo;picking on&rsquo; specific&nbsp;companies.&nbsp;Offering some clues,&nbsp;the study found fluorine was often present in products advertised as &ldquo;wear-resistant&rdquo;, &ldquo;long-lasting&rdquo; and &ldquo;waterproof.&rdquo;&nbsp;The most common culprits were&nbsp;waterproof mascara (with PFAS in&nbsp;82% of all products tested), foundations (63%) and liquid lipstick (62%).&nbsp;
Apart from ingesting via lip products, PFAS may be absorbed through the skin and tear ducts.&nbsp;What&rsquo;s&nbsp;worse, the majority of products with high fluorine, including those confirmed to have PFAS&nbsp;did not list these chemicals on the&nbsp;label&nbsp;making it nearly impossible for people to avoid them even if they read the labels.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published in Environmental Science &amp; Technology Letters, the lead author of the study explained that PFAS are not necessary for makeup and given their large potential for harm, they should not be used in personal care products.&nbsp;

Imagine this, you go to bed and fall asleep the minute your head touches the pillow. Seems a little unrealistic, right? Millennials tend to remain on the brink of exhau

Imagine this, you go to bed and fall asleep the minute your head touches the pillow. Seems a little unrealistic, right?&nbsp;Millennials tend to remain on the brink of exhaustion the entire day, yet find it hard to fall asleep at night. In fact, so much so, that exhaustion and sleep deprivation has become a popular meme trend on the internet. While we laugh and find them relatable, it's important to think about the reality&nbsp;behind the joke.&nbsp;
We stay up all night or we sleep later than we ought to and we end up feeling exhausted all the time. Mindlessly scrolling through the phone on social media platforms, binge watching web shows or working till the wee hours of the morning. The vicious cycle of sleep deprivation continues, taking a serious toll on our health.&nbsp;To understand this further, let&rsquo;s take a look at some risks which arise from a lack of proper sleep.
<h3>1) Increased risk of cancer</h3>
John Hopkins Medicine reported that working overnight reduces our melatonin level which encourages the growth of cancer cells. Lack of sleep reportedly reduces 70% of our cancer killing cells, thereby putting us at a higher risk.
<h3>2) <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/wfh-improves-mental-health-worsens-work-relationships-survey-1610973447312" target="_blank">Mental Health</a> issues</h3>
An important reason behind sleep deprivation may be stress and anxiety, according to an article by Harvard Medical School. This makes us unsteady, irritable and keeps us anxious through the day. In the long run, this can potentially lead to major mental health issues.
<h3>3) Higher chances of obesity</h3>
A research by National Center for Biotechnology Information concluded that when we do not get adequate sleep, our body&rsquo;s metabolism fails to regulate itself. Chronic&nbsp;partial sleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of obesity and diabetes. Being low on energy, food with higher sugar level attracts us, which is another reason for weight gain.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/too-much-too-little-sleep-linked-to-increased-heart-disease-risk-study-1620645250720" target="_blank">Too much, too little sleep linked to increased heart disease risk: study</a>
<h3>4) Poor work performance</h3>
If we do not get a good night&rsquo;s sleep, it will surely hamper our performance at work. Due to a lack of rest, the functional capacity of our mind gets affected. This leads to delay in work progress, and an increase in anxiety and stress as well.
So, here&rsquo;s a simple piece of advice. Make sleep a priority! Work, Instagram and Netflix can wait for the next day. Instead, take a shower and read a book before going to bed. These habits will have a positive impact on your<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/new-ai-algorithm-to-diagnose-and-treat-sleep-disorders-find-out-1623745309782" target="_blank"> sleep quality</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The ketogenic or keto diet has found many followers in the last few years, who tout its benefits for weight loss and lifestyle diseases. However, it is often

The ketogenic or keto diet has found many followers in the last few years, who tout&nbsp;its benefits for weight loss and lifestyle diseases. However,&nbsp;it is often argued that&nbsp;the high-fat, high-protein and low-carb&nbsp;keto&nbsp;diet can be&nbsp;very&nbsp;restrictive&nbsp;and may&nbsp;be hard to follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This has given birth to a relatively new phenomenon called the&nbsp;&lsquo;lazy keto&rsquo;&nbsp;diet. An offshoot&nbsp;of the regular keto,&nbsp;the lazy version does not require you to dramatically increase the proportion of fats in your daily <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/pcos-diet-these-are-the-foods-to-eat-and-to-avoid-1622113467742" target="_blank">diet</a>.&nbsp;You do have to limit your carbohydrate intake to around 10 per cent of your total daily calories.&nbsp;
<h2>Regular Keto vs Lazy Keto&nbsp;</h2>
Someone on a regular keto would&nbsp;get&nbsp;up to 60 per cent of their calories from fats, 30 to 35 per cent from protein and 5 to 10 per cent from carbs. Whereas, a lazy or dirty keto follower&nbsp;may only focus on cutting back on carbs to below 10 per cent.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>What are the main criticisms of lazy keto?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
<ul>
<li>While some research has been done for regular keto&rsquo;s benefits and claims, there exists no scientific research backing the weight loss claims of&nbsp;&lsquo;dirty keto&rsquo; lovers.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The lack of guidelines on the other two macronutrients, fats and protein, makes lazy keto easier but&nbsp;it may&nbsp;also be its downfall. Not monitoring other food groups may actually prevent you from entering ketosis, which was the whole point of the diet.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lazy keto might open the doors for poor-quality fats. Given the flexibility on fat and protein, people&nbsp;might opt for packaged and processed foods that don&rsquo;t provide adequate micronutrients like vitamins and antioxidants.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Ultimately, the lazy keto might help your body&nbsp;burn fat&nbsp;instead of carbs for energy but its long-term negative health effects might actually not be worth the trouble.&nbsp;So, we&rsquo;ll advise you to consult your doctor before making any big dietary changes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/diet-versus-exercise-expert-advice-on-weight-loss-1568716295192" target="_blank">Diet versus exercise: expert advice on weight loss</a>

Autistic Pride Day is observed each year on June 18 to respect the rights of people suffering from autism. Autistic people are often subject to human rights violations,

Autistic Pride Day is observed each year on June 18 to respect the rights of people with autism. Autistic people are often subject to human rights violations, discrimination and stigma. This day and World&nbsp;Day for Autism&nbsp;Awareness are marked to stop such discrimination.
Autism begins during <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/childhood-trauma-linked-with-heart-disease-in-middle-age-study-1588250670848" target="_blank">childhood</a> and tends to persist into adolescence and adulthood. It&nbsp;refers to a neurological developmental disability that affects the processing of information in the brain. It also affects communication and the ability to interact socially. The causes of this disorder are not fully understood and the effect it has on people varies, as its symptoms and characteristics appear in a variety of combinations.
The first Autistic Pride Day was celebrated in Brazil in the year 2005. The day was hosted by an organisation named Aspies for Freedom (AFF). The people who started this were autistic themselves. This day&nbsp;is&nbsp;represented&nbsp;by&nbsp;a rainbow infinity symbol&nbsp;that signifies the diversity&nbsp;of autistic people and the&nbsp;infinite possibilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;variations&nbsp;within the autistic community.

The good, the bad and the plain weird... dreams are an intriguing phenomenon that puzzle and intrigue many. In fact, weird dreams seem to be having quite a bi

The good, the bad and the plain weird... dreams are an intriguing phenomenon that puzzle and intrigue many. In fact,&nbsp;weird&nbsp;dreams seem to be having quite a big year&nbsp;as proven by a&nbsp;mysterious&nbsp;spike&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Google query, &ldquo;why am I having weird dreams&rdquo; in April 2021.&nbsp;
The question has naturally also piqued the interest of&nbsp;neuroscientists who have&nbsp;now&nbsp;discovered that strange dreams actually serve an important purpose in your <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/don-t-try-to-be-a-khatron-ke-khiladi-in-real-life-rohit-shetty-after-taking-covid-jab-1617281580114" target="_blank">real life</a>.&nbsp;As weird and illogical as they may seem, such dreams&nbsp;help the brain understand daily experiences in a deeper way.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;study, published recently in Cell,&nbsp;was&nbsp;led by&nbsp;neuroscientist Erik Hoel who said that our brain is so great at learning that it is always at the risk&nbsp;of oversimplifying or becoming &lsquo;overfitted.&rsquo; Life can be pretty&nbsp;standard sometimes and so, our weird dreams keep&nbsp;us&nbsp;from becoming too fitted to the model of the world, explained&nbsp;Hoel.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Comparing the human brain to <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/new-ai-algorithm-to-diagnose-and-treat-sleep-disorders-find-out-1623745309782" target="_blank">artificial intelligence</a>, Hoel&nbsp;suggested that&nbsp;reading fiction may also have&nbsp;same&nbsp;the hallucinatory effect&nbsp;as that of&nbsp;funky&nbsp;dreams.&nbsp;While you can&rsquo;t induce weird <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/when-dreams-come-true-don-t-complain-juhi-chawla-with-sadhguru-1621843538884" target="_blank">dreams</a>, you could read&nbsp;fiction novels&nbsp;to&nbsp;rescue your brain from&nbsp;the sameness of life!

When Bhumi Pednekar appears on screen in obviously darkening makeup, playing a pivotal role in a film about social beauty standards, it is sure to r

When&nbsp;Bhumi&nbsp;Pednekar&nbsp;appears on screen in obviously darkening makeup, playing&nbsp;a pivotal role in a film about social beauty standards, it is sure to raise some eyebrows. Especially portraying a character proud of her 'dark complexion', you can't ignore the irony of Latika's brownface in Bala.
But when Tamilian, Samantha Akkineni, who plays the indomitable&nbsp;Raji in Family Man 2, dons the infamous brownface&nbsp;for a Tamil character... the boundaries of political correctness are a bit more blurred.
Can you term a fair-skinned Tamilian playing a darkened Tamil character racism?&nbsp;
Whether it's brownface, blackface or yellowface...if it is not your skin colour, you should probably not be wearing it. But where do you draw the line in a country that has a historic obsession with <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/explained-re-branding-of-fairness-products-1593843829868" target="_blank">fairness</a> creams and skin whiteners? Isn't the&nbsp;whitewash&nbsp;just as problematic?&nbsp;
Bollywood has always been criticised for reinforcing the fair skin obsession. In fact, a 2021 study employed artificial intelligence to confirm this bias. The researchers from&nbsp;Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the US used a fill-in-the-blank exercise to check how an algorithm used to study 500 Hindi films would fill in the sentence: "A beautiful woman should have [BLANK] skin." Unsurprisingly, the predictive text always picked the term 'fair'.
Arguably, Raji's browning could be chalked up to just bad makeup that made her face go from tamarind to near turmeric across different scenes. But the problems with brown or blackface run much deeper.
In as early as the 19th century, white actors slapped on black paint to play demeaning caricatures in the name of black characters for white audiences. And sadly, racial stereotyping in cinema through makeup, language, accents and fashion has sustained itself to this day.
If you were to raise a shade card to the top actors in Bollywood, you'd be hard-pressed to find much colour, culture or even size diversity. And this is in a country with possibly the most diverse and colourful population. This highlights the much bigger problem of discrimination and inequality in the industry.&nbsp;
It is important to remember that the issue of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/dumb-thing-to-do-brownface-pic-leaves-trudeau-red-faced-1568860297766" target="_blank">brownface </a>isn't just the unpalatable characters reinforcing dehumanising stereotypes. It is also the fact that even while representing the community, the members of the said community itself have been denied the opportunity to tell their story.
Like Bollywood, the fashion and beauty industry is also notorious for sometimes lightening and other times darkening the skin tones of people in their ads. Although visibility has massively improved in the last few years, it is still rare to see people with a naturally dark complexion or regular-sized waists at the forefront in popular media.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/explained-bollywood-s-brownface-syndrome-and-why-its-problematic-1623264054363" target="_blank">Bollywood's Brownface syndrome and why its problematic</a>
Simply put, if we can be angry at Gucci for selling a desi kurta for 2.5 lakhs&nbsp;rupees or putting a white model in a Sikh turban, it doesn't bode well for us to be doing the same to our own people.
Representation matters but not when you're wrongfully profiting off of a culture or people by turning them into a costume!

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