Life Style

Ancient spell of smell

Treat your hair with olive oil before washing it to protect it, say modern beauticians. The ancient Chinese were doing the same thing centuries ago only they used tea oil.

From muted tone to Dior glamor

PARIS: Hedi Slimane offered up a dynamic winter menswear collection for Dior that seemed like a fond teenage memory, wrapping up a week of catwalk shows in the French capital.

Curl up and dye: Allergy to hair coloring on the rise

LONDON: Allergy to hair dye is soaring in numerous countries as more and more young people color their locks, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) warns.

Life Travel

Cleaning the palate for a taste of Turkey

ISTANBUL: Missing a chance to visit a traditional Turkish bath while in Istanbul would be just as regrettable as going to the Bosporus city without visiting the Hagia Sophia.

'You won't find this place on a map'

BULUNGULA, South Africa: The green hills and thatched huts dotting the countryside could be part of a miniature toy landscape but are a reminder that we are in one of South Africa's least developed regions.

Life Health

Choc-a-bloc full of flavor

The Chocolate Information Center's new online club (www.chocolatelove.org) is spreading the good news about the history, culture and nutrition about the tasty treat.

Young in mind, young in body

Many tenets of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be found in modern anti-aging medicine.

Yes mommy this is yummy

Parents face a real challenge in caring for their new-borns. The baby may cry about taking a bath, throw temper tantrums, or throw up vegetables. New parents may already have their plates full juggling careers with domestic chores without the additional worries of these common baby phenomena.

Beat the race against time

Who does not want to drink the elixir of youth? The quest for a long and healthy life is universal. But with records of human life expectancy touching 100 and beyond, the focus is shifting more to health than just longevity.