Lush shower jellies are all set to capture the market as a new bathroom range. They are perfectly suited between hard bar soaps and soft shower gels. The most highlighting factor of them becoming a trend is that they are vegan-friendly. They are also versatile and multi-functional. Besides, they are literally fun to look at as they can be made to dance, wiggle, be squished and play. It is said that they create a rich lather on shower poufs.

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Low physical activity is highly dangerous as a new research suggests it might make you vulnerable to psychosis. In order to stay healthy, WHO has recommended that people aged between 18 to 64 must engage in at least 3hrs of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week including household chores, walking and cycling. Regular cycling has proven to be useful in maintaining a healthy heart to fit muscles.

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You will be surprised to know that 99% of gas produced in your gut is odorless and only about 1% is responsible for making farts smell terrible. That 1% is comprised of sulfurous gases which are usually unpleasant to the nose. According to experts holding in farts is not harmful to health but causes discomfort in the abdomen. Some tips to make your farts less foul-smelling: Have your vegetables cooked, avoid fizzy drinks, reduce dairy consumption and fatty foods and chew your food well.

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A recent study has found out that people who work in open offices face diminishing morale and low productivity. The output of the employees is reduced. For this particular study, researchers surveyed over 1500 workplaces including executive and non-executive employees. More than 50% of employees reported lesser levels of satisfaction in the open environment. This was mainly because they did not feel they are in their comfort zones.

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If you possess the following skills, they will be fruitful for you throughout your life. They define a sharp, smart and elegant personality. Mastering your sleep, managing time, having empathy, consistency, asking for help, positive self-talking, resisting gossip, listening, minding your own business, mastering your thoughts, staying present in the moment, knowing when to remain quiet and when to speak up.

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According to a study, people with creative thinking ability enjoy the night time do perform their work. It is said that night has a special energy attached to it and it takes a lot of stamina to stay up awake and enjoy. For such people, as the environment gets quieter the thoughts become more interesting and productive. Although it is said to be very subjective, many studies have proved this theory.

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For a stable health, a person should have a balanced light-dark cycle, failure to do so can have a negative impact on the health. Even too much exposure to artificial light should be avoided. Being in natural light is the best thing a person can have for better health as artificial light reduces strength and deteriorates bone health. Many experiments are being conducted to reduce the harmful effects of artificial light.

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An antibacterial compound called triclosan is used in soaps, toothpaste, detergents as well as toys and plastics which is not really good for your health and body. Originally it was only used in hospitals but has somehow entered households as people became more germophobic. These antimicrobial chemicals are now common in every household and are interfering with the lifestyles of people.

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When you just add a shot of vodka to your deep hair conditioner and apply it, it will lower your hair’s pH which helps the cuticles to close and reduce the frizz. Apart from that, just a tablespoon of vodka can be mixed with a cup of water for using it to rinse your hair after shampooing and conditioning. This eliminates product build-up from the strands and scalp, making your hair shiny and lustrous!

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If you are using over-the-ear headphones while keeping your hair down, it might damage and break your hair without you realizing it. A celebrity stylist named Castillo has stated this condition. This is because while you normally walk, your movement repeatedly pushes the tight headphones against your head which roughs up and breaks your strands. Hence, to maintain a healthy long hair, either use this headphone only for a short while or use in-ear headphones.

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Drinking water, which we believe to be pure is actually a little hypertonic as it contains a lot of salts and sugars. The water we normally drink from common sources says taps, bottles etc contain enough impurities which affect tonicity of the water. Tonicity is the ability of a solution to draw or repel water from adjacent solutions when it is separated by a membrane. Hence, it is said that a 100% pure water can kill you.

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Following are the healthy foods you can include in your diet to get rid of your habit. Dates are packed with tannins that helps you in detoxifying the liver. Besides, they are also rich in antioxidants. Carrot juice is rich in calcium, potassium and other essential minerals that help greatly in curbing the urge of drinking alcohol. Bitter gourd is known to relieve the symptoms of alcoholism. Even apples play an important role in eliminating harmful toxins from your body.

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Are you irritated with spiders and mice invading your house? Do you really have a family of four or more! Do not worry, there is an easy home remedy available to make your family a family of four again. Spiders and mice both are known to hate peppermint oil. All you need to do is put few tablespoons of oil in a squirt bottle with water and mix it well. Use it to spray in all your invaded regions at home including door frames.

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It has been frequently observed that people naturally start walking in circles when they lose their sense of direction. Apparently, it is unlikely that once all the reference points are removed, we do not have a choice but to aimlessly wander in circles. Researchers have proved that people are unable to walk in a straight line if all the external guidance has been got rid off. Has it ever occurred to you yet?

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A research was carried out particularly for this and the following qualities were found in common. They have an assertive attitude. Assertiveness is all about recognizing the significance of constructive tension. They always get to the roots of the issue by asking insightful questions. They manage time and follow strategic execution. They are proactive in taking initiatives, participating and controlling the events instead of reacting to them.

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The Google Effect, which is also known as Digital Amnesia, is the tendency of the human mind to forget the information or a piece of knowledge that can be readily available online using the popular search engines such as bing and google. Considering the fact that people are able to connect to the Internet wherever they go, they tend to forget the details which they believe can be easily accessed in a minute. However, the study also confirmed that the ability of people to learn information has not changed and in fact, improved.

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Sometimes it just gets too hot in the room to fall asleep. It could be due to a number of reasons which gives you disturbed sleep and restless nights. To beat it, make your late night a little entertaining and always keep a cool head. Wear light cotton or pyjamas and keep a frozen bedsheet. Make your own breeze, lose a layer and maintain the temperature. These might just help you fall asleep faster.

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After a long summer holiday and the arrival of dirty monsoon, it is such a pain for all the parents to make their kids regular to school. Here are some tips that will help you do it. Get them involved in the stationary and uniform purchases, labelling books etc. Buy them at least one new item for school, may it be a bag, bottle, lunch box etc especially of favorite cartoon characters. Talk to them about various exciting things they should look forward to in the coming year.

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An experiment conducted showed that the proximity or order in which the food is arranged or presented can manipulate people into making healthy food choices. This shows that food nudging is promising. A review suggests that the tactics of the marketers to place products where the consumers are highly likely to buy can be used to make people improve their diet. Nudging is a trending and innovative way to make this world a healthier place.

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Everyone is concerned about older parents and their health. A recent study has come up with one more thing you can do for their health which is let them create a special bond with pets and take them for walking. This helps in lowei their BMI (body mass index) and also lesser doctor visits. Additional perks of letting them go for a walk is it increases their social circle which also proves healthy.

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