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Kill urge to eat out if on a dietNEW YORK, (IANS) Struggling to lose or maintain weight? Killthat urge to eat out. Restaurant meals may cause 60 per centrisk of overeating, researchers said. The findings have showedthat the chance of diet lapse was about 60 per cent when eat-ing with friends in a restaurant and almost half the time whenthey are alone. However, for those eating in their own or some-one else's home, the temptations to overeat is lower. In addi-tion, the odds of a diet lapse were lower in other locations,such as work (about 40 per cent) or in a car (about 30 percent). "Research into understanding and preventing weightregain is vital for improving the public health," said lead authorLora E. Burke, Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in Penn-sylvania, US. The study can guide exper ts in providing extrasuppor t to individuals who are overweight or obese and strug-gling to lose or keep off weight. "Helping an individual anticipatechallenges and problem-solve high-risk situations can empower them tostay on track with their weight loss/weight maintenance plan," Burkeadded. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association'sEpidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health 2017Scientific Sessions in Oregon, US. For the study, the team tracked 150people (90 per cent women) for a period of 12-months usingsmar tphones and a custom-developed application to capturedata as dieters moved through everyday life.

BRAMPTON - A two-storey detached house in Bramptonrecently sold for exactly $226,000 over asking price, as theaverage selling price of homes in Greater Toronto Area lastmonth skyrocketed by 27.7 per cent year-over-year to $875,983.The four-bedroom detached home, located at 88 Valonia Dr. inthe Bovaird and Kennedy Road area, sold in afierce multiple-offer situation by Save Max RealEstate Inc. on March 3 for $925,000 after beinglisted at a price of $699,000.The listing stated the house as "true gem in theneighbourhood" with four bedrooms on the secondlevel, two in the basement, five total washrooms,an attached garage with four parking spots,hardwood floors throughout sitting on a39.27x114.93 ravine lot. Raman Dua, CEO SaveMax Real Estate and the real estate broker whosold the proper ty, said the house did not even remain on themarket for one full day and got sold in a pre-emptive bully offersituation the same day. He added the Save Max team applied

one of their best selling strategies to intentionally price itlower to create a bidding war and get the maximum profit outof the proper ty for their client.Brampton-based CEO and Broker of Record of Save Max RealEstate, Raman Dua said significantly listing real estate listings

at a much lower price is a common tactic realestate agents are using in Toronto to drive compe-tition as there are very few listings available inthe market. But it might prove dangerous to list ahome at a lower price because you definitely needto have a good negotiator on your side to help youbring out the actual value of the home.The February 2017 statistics tell that many GTAhouseholds continue to view home ownership as agreat long-term investment. According to JasonMercer, Treb's Director of Market analysis "until

we see a marked increase in the number of homes availablefor sale, expect very strong annual rates of price growth tocontinue.' '

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APPLY SUNSCREEN, HAIR OIL TOPROTECT YOURSELF ON HOLI

NEW YORK, (IANS) Women using hormone replacementtherapy to relieve the symptoms of menopause may haveimproved hear t health and better survival rates, a study hasfound. The finding showed that women using hormone re-placement therapy were overall 30 per cent less likely to diethan those not on hormone therapy.Fur ther, such women were also 20 per cent more likely tohave a coronary calcium score of zero - the lowest pos-sible score, indicating a low likelihood of hear t attack -and 36 per cent less likely to have a coronary calciumscore above 399 - indicative of severe atherosclerosisand high hear t attack risk. "Hormone replacement therapyresulted in lower atherosclerosis and improved survivalfor all age groups and for all levels of coronary calcium,"said lead author Yoav Arnson, postdoctoral scientist atCedars-Sinai Medical Center - a non-profit hospital inCalifornia, US.The results will be presented at the American College ofCardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington.Hormone replacement therapy - which involves the use ofsupplemental oestrogen, sometimes along with progester-one or similar hormones - lowered the levels of atheroscle-rosis - plaque buildup in the heart's ar teries - as well as therisk of death. Oestrogen protects hear t health through itsbeneficial effects on cholesterol and because it increasesthe flexibility of blood vessels and arteries, allowing them toaccommodate blood flow, the researchers said.

NEW DELHI, (IANS) Protecting your skin and hair from the harsh Holicolours is a must. The chemicals from the colours can leave yourhair dry and damage the skin. Apply a sunscreen 20 minutes beforeleaving the house and protect your hair with the goodness of oil, saysan exper t. Shikhee Agrawal, head, training of cosmet-ics The Body Shop, has shared before and after tipsfor protecting your hair and skin during Holi.* Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before leaving:To avoid unwanted skin tanning and skin prob-lems from your end, it's best to apply a sun-screen 20 minutes before stepping out ofyour house. It is advisable to use a sun-screen that contains a SPF higher than SPF20. These days sunscreens have built-inmoisturizers so you can follow up with themon the arms and other exposed areas as well.This will protect your skin from the sun as wellas the colours.* Don't Ignore finger nails: Finger nails are as impor tantas your face especially on the day of Holi where the sensitivity ofyour cuticles and nails are quite evident. So it is best to pay attentionto areas like your fingernails and apply transparent nail varnish, pol-ish or a petroleum jelly as a protective coating. This helps to protect

the nails from absorbing Holi colours and to keep stains off.* Protect your hair with the goodness of oil: Colours can presumablydamage your hair to a great extent. Applying coconut or even a normalhair oil, half an hour before stomping out can cutback the damage to

a nominal level. The oil with its natural ingredients willmake a shield on your hair to reduce the ill effects of

harmful colours and will make it easy for you to getrid of them later. Also, it's best to tie your hair down

rather than leaving it open for all the obvious rea-sons.*Lip balm: Don't miss to apply lots of lip balmon lips as just like your fingernails, your lipstoo occupy a small but sensitive area of your

skin. As there's always a risk of colour enteringinto your mouth through lips, it would be nice to

apply a thick layer of lip balm jelly generously overthem so that the Holi colour does not stick to them.

It will also help them to stay softer and maintain themoisture without turning dry and pale.

Afterwards:* Cleansing the right way: Once all the celebration gets over, comesthe real problem of removing the colours from your face. First rinsethe face with plain water and then apply a cleansing cream or face

lotion over it so that it becomesclean from deep within. It is im-por tant that all the impurity andtoxic substances release out ofyour skin-pores. So it is suitableto use a cleanser containing lessof chemical elements and moreof natural ingredients like TeaTree. It will also help you to getrid of blemishes.*Hair shampoo and conditioner:Wash off the impuri t ies andcolours with a good hair sham-poo having natural vitality to washaway the noxious substancesfrom your hair. Also once you aredone with the washing par t, don'tforget to apply conditioner as yourhair needs to have the nourish-ment, shine and strength that agood conditioner offers to give.* Eye cream: After all the exposing toSun and harmful hues and toxic ele-ments flying in the air all throughout theday, our eyes becomes really stressful.It is important to apply a good and effi-cient eye cream full of vitamin E be-fore dozing off to sleep. This willmake you feel fresh the nextmorning and will clear your darkcircles and patches overnight.

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MOLECULAR GEL TO HALTSPREAD OF SNAKE VENOM,CUT TREATMENT COSTNEW YORK, (IANS) Researchers have developed a novelmolecular gel that could neutralise deadly snake venommore cheaply and effectively than with traditional anti-venom - an innovation that could spare millions ofpeople the loss of life or limbs each year. Worldwide, anestimated 4.5 million people are bitten by snakesannually, 2.7 million suffer crippling injuries and morethan 100,000 die, most of them farmworkers andchildren in poor, rural par ts of India and sub-SaharanAfrica with little healthcare.The existing treatment requires slow intravenousinfusion at a hospital and costs up to $100,000. And theantidote only halts the damage inflicted by a smallnumber of species. "Current anti-venom is very specificto cer tain snake types. Ours seems to show broad-spectrum ability to stop cell destruction across specieson many continents, and that is quite a big deal," saidlead of the study Jeffrey O'Brien from University ofCalifornia, Irvine in the US.Zeroing in on protein families common to many ser-pents, the researchers described in a study in theJournal of the American Chemical Society that the newsolution could halt the worst effects of cobras and kraitsin Asia and Africa, as well as pit vipers in Nor thAmerica. The team synthesised a polymer nanogelmaterial that binds to several key protein toxins,keeping them from bursting cell membranes andcausing widespread destruction.The venom is absorbed onto the sur face ofnanopar ticles in the new material and is permanentlysequestered there, "diver ted from doing harm", ex-plained senior author of the paper Kenneth Shea,Professor at University of California, Irvine. Thanks tothe use of readily available, nonpoisonous components,the "nanodote" has a long shelf life and costs far less,the researchers said. "Our treatment costs pennies onthe dollar and, unlike the current one, requires norefrigeration," O'Brien said.


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Disney On Ice presents Follow Your HeartBrings Record-Breaking Animated Hits

TORONTO - This March Break, make unforgettable memories withMickey, Minnie and all your Disney friends when Disney On Ice pre-sents Follow Your Hear t makes its Toronto debut at Rogers Centre,March 15-19 for nine performances! The all-new ice skating extrava-ganza features Disney Pixar's Finding Dory and Inside Out for the firsttime in a live production. Tickets are on sale now. Just keep swim-ming with Dory, Nemo, Marlin and new pal Hank from Disney Pixar'sFinding Dory as they embark on a life-changing excursion to find herparents and discover the true meaning of family. Cheer with Joy, Sad-ness, and the rest of the Emotions from Disney Pixar's Inside Out asthey help Riley find the confidence to win the big hockey game. Ven-ture to the wintery world of Arendelle where Olaf and Kristoff helpreunite royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen and learnlove is the most power ful magic of all. See Cinderella, Rapunzel,Tiana and the Disney Princesses make their dreams come truethrough their vir tues of bravery, kindness and perseverance. And cel-ebrate true friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the Toy Story

gang. Follow your hear t straight to adventure when the newest DisneyOn Ice production skates into Toronto! For more information and spe-cial ticket offer, please visit doitickets.com

BRYAN ADAMS, RUSSELL PETERS TO HOSTTHE 2017 JUNO AWARDS ON APRIL 2

TORONTO - CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Ar tsand Sciences (Caras) announced that iconic rocker BryanAdams and megastar comedianRussell Peters are set to takethe stage as co-hosts of CTV's broadcast of THE 2017 JUNOAWARDS. Adams and Peters take the reins as previouslyannounced hostMichael Bublé steps down to focus on hisfamily.Bringing a mix of rock-and-roll and irreverence to THE 2017JUNO AWARDS stage, Adams and Peters play host to animpressive list of per formers, including A Tribe Called Red,Alessia Cara, Arkells, Ruth B, Sarah McLachlan, ShawnMendes, and The Strumbellas. Canada's most exciting night inmusic airs live in 4K from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawaon CTV and CTV GO on Sunday, April 2 at 7pm ET (visit CTV.cato confirm local broadcast times). Additional per former andpresenter announcements for THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS will bereleased in the coming weeks.

"I'm honoured to be co-hosting this year's JUNO AWARDSalongside Russell Peters. We have an incredible music com-munity in Canada and this is the night we celebrate its suc-cess," said Adams."Third time's a charm! And who better to share the stage withthan Bryan Adams?! I'm actually really excited to be back, andlooking so forward to making THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS amemorable one," said Peters.

HOW TO MAKEHERBAL HOLICOLOURS

NEW DELHI, (IANS) Stock yourkitchen with beetroot, henna andflowers to make chemical freeHoli colours. Ishika Taneja, Ex-ecut ive Director of Bhar t iTaneja 's ALPS Group, sharessome tips to make herbal coloursthat you can play with during Holi:* Orange: Soak henna leaves inwater overnight and use the wa-ter to play Holi in the morning.* Magenta: Boil a few pieces ofbeetroot in a cup of water to cre-ate dark magenta coloured wa-ter.* Yellow: You can soak red flow-ers in water to get Holi water hav-ing a yellow-ish tint.* Green: If you wish to play withgreen colours, mix spinach withwater.* Blue: To get this colour, youneed to use the blueberry juice.Dry colours on mind? Take ricef lour, add propor t ionate foodcolour and mix it with two tea-spoons of water to make a thickpaste. Leave it to dry and thenblend it in a mixie to use it as apowder colour.

Enjoy stain-free walls on HoliNEW DELHI, (IANS) Removing colour stains from walls canget quite tricky and complicated, so it is advisable to takeprecautionary steps before and after Holi, says an exper t.Rajiv Rajgopal, Director - Decorative Paints, AkzoNobel In-dia, has listed a few quick tips that come in handy to ensurethat you continue to have the wall colours intact:* Stain-resistant paint: Paints come in several finishes(matte, semi-gloss, or glossy). It is suggested you opt forstain-resistant paints that are easily washable. If you haveused oil-based wall colours, then apply a coat of anti-stainvarnish that would protect it from marks and stains.* Crack-proof coatings: Excessive splash of Holi water onexterior walls can easily get into the gaps and cracks ofyour home. Therefore, a coating of crack-proof emulsionwill shield homes against damage keeping the exterior ofthe house in immaculate condition.* Avoid excessive scrubbing: Synthetic colours generallyleave tough stains at home, however one should avoid rub-bing the walls too hard and instead resor t to light dabbingwith soft cotton towels to avoid colour damage.* Sheen protection: Holi is not merely a festival outside thefour walls, special attention needs to be paid to protect thesheen of wooden frames and furniture. An undercoat of wa-ter-based enamel is perfect for ceilings, windows, doorsand walls.* Paint green and clean: It is strongly advised to use toxin-free environment friendly colours to protect the walls.* Touch-up on walls: If the colour stains are bad and stub-born, then simply roll over the dir ty spots on the walls. Toreduce the noticeability of the brush strokes on the wall,try to move the brush in multiple directions, working fromthe centre outward in each direction. However, professionalhelp from a painter is advisable to make sure that the out-come is not patchy.

Cerebrospinal fluid maypredict autism in infantsNEW YORK, (IANS) Toddlers with a substantially greateramount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at six and 12 months ofage may be predicted with nearly 70 per cent accuracy to beat risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), re-searchers claim. The findings revealed that the more CSF atsix months, as measured through MRIs, the more severethe autism symptoms were at two years of age and this wasalso associated with poorer gross motor skills, such ashead and limb control. Although, CSF is not a perfect predic-tor of autism, it predicted that babies may later be diag-nosed with autism, the researchers said. "We can't yet sayfor cer tain that improper CSF flow causes autism. But extra-axial CSF is an early marker, a sign that CSF is not filteringand draining as it should. This is impor tant because im-proper CSF flow may have downstream effects on the de-veloping brain; it could play a role in the emergence of au-tism symptoms," said Joseph Piven, Professor at Univer-sity of Nor th Carolina at Chapel Hill, US. "That there's analteration in the distribution of CSF that we can see on MRIsas early as six months, is a major finding," Piven said. In thestudy, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, the six-month olds who went on to develop autism had 18 per centmore CSF than six-month olds who did not develop autism.Infants who developed the most severe autism symptomshad an even greater amount of CSF - 24 per cent greater atsix months. "We know that CSF is very impor tant for brainhealth, and our data suggest that in this large subset of kids,the fluid is not flowing properly.



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RESEARCHERS TURN WASTETOMATOES INTO TIRES

NEW YORK, (IANS) Tires of the future could come from the farm as much as the factory as researchershave found a way to turn waste tomato peels and eggshells into sustainable rubber. The researchersdiscovered that food waste can par tially replace carbon black, the petroleum-based filler that has beenused in manufacturing tires for more than a century. In tests, rubber made with the new fillers exceeds

industrial standards for per for-mance, which may ultimately openup new applications for rubber.The method for turning eggshellsand tomato peels into viable - andlocally sourced-replacements forcarbon black was developed byKatrina Cornish and colleaguesfrom The Ohio State University inthe US. "We found that replacingdifferent por tions of carbon blackwith ground eggshells and tomatopeels caused synergistic effects - for

instance, enabling strong rubber to retain flexibility," Cindy Barrera, a postdoctoral researcher in Cornish's lab, said in astatement. While the findings could make the manufacture of rubber products more sustainable and also keep waste out oflandfills. The researchers found in tests that eggshells have porous microstructures that provide larger surface area forcontact with the rubber, and give rubber-based materials unusual properties. Tomato peels, on the other hand, are highly stableat high temperatures and can also be used to generate material with good performance.



BRAMPTON - William Osler Health System (Osler) Foundation isthrilled to announce that Punjabi singing sensation, Manak-E will bethe 2017 headliner for this year's Holi Gala - The Festival of Colourspresented by Interstate Freight Systems Inc. (IFS). "Our suppor t ofOsler's hospitals underscores our commitment to investing in local healthcare," said Paul Bhullar, CEO of IFSand the event's presenting sponsor. "Holi is atime of celebration that brings communities together to celebrate diversity incolourful ways. It's a great event with dancing, music and food andit's about celebrating this great community."Tickets are on sale now for this dazzling night of celebration whichtakes place on Friday, March 24 at the Pearson Convention Center inBrampton.The event aims to raise $300,000 for redevelopment atOsler's three hospitals: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke GeneralHospital, and the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health andWellness. Manak-E, whose style blends western genres with tradi-tional Punjabi beats and vocals, has formed an international fan-baseof millions from all ages and backgrounds and is known for his smashhits, Time Naal and Paisa.Guests will also enjoy a mesmerizingspectrum of enter tainment from Shiamak Davar Dance Toronto and

DJ Jiten of Empire Enter tainment, along with the chance to win fantas-tic prizes including business class tickets to India cour tesy of AirCanada and a one-year lease on a 2017 Mercedes Benz CLA250 4MATICCoupe - generously donated by Mercedes Benz Brampton."We are proud that in four shor t years Holi Gala - The Festival ofColours has become a corner-stone fundraising event for Osler Foun-dation and a must-attend community event," said Ken Mayhew, Presi-dent and CEO, Foundation. "We owe our gratitude and growing suc-cess to our South Asian community suppor ters, enthusiastic volun-teer committee, in par ticular event co-chairs, Dr. Vandana Ahluwaliaand Dr. Gurjit Bajwa, and our generous sponsors.Together our hospi-tals serve more than 700,000 patients each year and the funds raisedfrom this event will help us make a real difference to the people weserve."Holi Gala has already attracted generous suppor t from IFS, TD Bank,CIBC, In n Out Car Wash, RBC and Scotiabank. Corporate and commu-nity sponsorship oppor tunities are still available. Learn more aboutsponsorship oppor tunities and how to book tickets by visitingwww.HoliGala.ca or by calling Osler Foundation at (905) 494-6556.

Punjabi singing sensation Manak-E to headline Holi Gala 2017 FASHION TIPS TO LOOK YOURBEST AT HOLI PARTIESNEW DELHI, (IANS) Instead of wearing old and worn out clothesfor Holi, step out in style. Pair bright coloured tops withpalazzos and do up your eyes with waterproof products, sug-gests an exper t. Yashodhara Shroff, Director and Founder atStyletag, has some tips that could help you look chic on thefestival of colours:* Go for a casual and effor tless look: Wear something thatoffers both comfor t and freedom to move, without compromis-ing on the style quotient. You can choose to wear a simplekur ta with trousers, leggings, or jeans. In case you wish to gofor a boho-chic look, pick a sleeveless vest or top in brightcolours like yellow or red and pair it with a palazzo. You canalso wear a shrug to make your look effor tless and stylish.* If you wish to go for a traditional yet different look this Holi,you can wear a jumpsuit with an embroidered ethnic half jacketfor a fun and effor tless look. You can also pair T-shir ts orkur tis with printed knee-length skir ts for the perfect ethnic-chic look.* Since Holi is the festival of colours, choose dresses in brightshades like light green, orange, or scarlet. In case you opt forplain colours, go for a pair of colourful stoles or scarves withyour dress to add a pop of colour to your overall attire.* Choosing the right footwear to wear at a Holi par ty is asimpor tant as choosing the right attire. Make sure that you avoidwearing heels as it can lead to a possible injury if you are notcareful when playing with water. Instead, wear comfor tableflip-flops or slippers that can minimize the chances of slippingor cause any serious injury to your feet.* Hairstyle: You can tie-up your hair into either a ponytail or abun, so that you can play Holi at ease without having to fussabout your hair from time to time. You can fur ther upgradeyour bun into a braided updo for an elegant yet fun look.



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Giant magnetic shield could makeMars habitable: NASA scientistsNEW YORK, (IANS) Scientists at NASA have proposed that launchinga giant magnetic shield into space to protect Mars from solar windscould give the Red Planet its atmosphere back and make it habitablefor humans. Mars now appears to be a cold deser t world and it has noglobal magnetic field. The cold temperatures and thin atmosphere onthe red Planet do not allow liquid water to exist at the surface for long.But it might not have been always so.Scientists believe that the Red Planet once had a thick atmospherenecessary to maintain liquid water, and a warmer, potentially habit-able climate. It is the collapse of the protective magnetic field billionsof years ago that eventually made Mars what it is today - cold andarid. In a presentation at the Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshopin Washington, DC last week, NASA scientists proposed that launch-ing a giant magnetic shield into space between Mars and the Suncould help the Red Planet restore its atmosphere and make it suitablefor humans to colonise in the future.The US space agency thinks a power ful-enough magnetic shieldlaunched into space could serve as a replacement for Mars's ownlost magnetosphere, ScienceAler t reported on Monday. Launching an"ar tificial magnetosphere" into space between Mars and the Sun couldhypothetically shield the Red Planet in the extended magnetotail thattrails behind the protective field, NASA's Planetary Science Divisiondirector Jim Green was quoted as saying.

"This situation then eliminates many of the solar wind erosion pro-cesses that occur with the planet's ionosphere and upper atmosphereallowing the Martian atmosphere to grow in pressure and temperature overtime," the researchers explained in an accompanying paper. The researchersbelieve that the magnetic shield could help Mars regain some of itslost Ear th-like habitability within the space of a couple of generations.

Novel blood test may detect,locate cancer earlyNEW YORK, (IANS) Scientists have developed a new bloodtest to detect cancer and locate where in the body the tumouris growing, an advance way to eliminate the need for inva-sive surgical procedures like biopsies. Cancer blood testswork by screening for DNA released by dying tumour cellsand detect traces of tumour DNA in the blood of cancer pa-tients. However, these do not indicate where the tumour re-sides. "Knowing the tumour's location is critical for effectiveearly detection," said Kun Zhang, professor at the Universityof California-San Diego in the US. When a tumour star ts totake over a par t of the body, it competes with normal cells fornutrients and space, killing them off in the process. As nor-mal cells die, they release their DNA into the bloodstream,and that DNA could be used to identify the affected tissue, the re-searchers said. The new method screens for a particular DNA signaturecalled CpG methylation haplotypes. Each tissue in the body can beidentified by its unique signature of methylation haplotypes. If we inte-grate both cancer cell and other cells signals we could actually deter-mine the presence or absence of a tumour, and where it is growing,Zhang explained. For the study, published in the journal Nature Genetics,the team put together a database of the complete CpG methylation pat-terns of 10 different normal tissues - liver, intestine, colon, lung, brain,kidney, pancreas, spleen, stomach and blood.They also analysed tumour samples and blood samples fromcancer patients and looked for signals of the cancer markersand the tissue-specific methylation patterns. The test workslike a dual authentication process - the combination of bothsignals above a statistical cutoff - is required to assign apositive match, the researchers noted.

New method could maintaindonor lung outside body for a weekNEW YORK, (IANS) Lungs tend to quickly lose their functionoutside the body. But this may soon change as researchershave found a method that could help maintain a fully func-tional lung outside the body for up to a week or even longer.Lengthening the time to keep lungs functional outside thebody could boost transplantation as a vast majority of donorlungs get rejected during transplantation due to delay in trans-por t. It could also allow doctors to repair damaged donorlungs and make them suitable for transplant.The research team found that "cross circulation" - an aban-doned surgical procedure used in the 1960s to exchange bloodflow between two patients - could enable long-term suppor tof living organs outside the body by providing critical sys-temic and metabolic factors that are missing from all cur-rent technologies. Taking a cue from this procedure, theresearchers developed a new technology to suppor t fullyfunctional lung outside the body for several days, accord-ing to a study published online in the journal Nature Bio-medical Engineering.



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Décor trends to revamp your homeNEW DELHI, (IANS) Let your home reflect your personality. Use texton your wall, or make the decor eco-friendly to add a tasteful touch tothe surroundings, suggests an exper t. Mahima Singh, Visual Mer-chandiser at Furlenco, a furniture rental company, has decoded someof the design trends that could be incorporated in your haven:* Text infused: Depending on your personality, decor could either betotally inspired by quirkiness or you could add just a hint of it on somecorners and liven it up. This kind of decor brings out friendly vibesand makes it the highlight of your home. The easiest way to try it outis by adding some text cushion covers which are relatable to yourthoughts or personality. Combine it with some solid color cushions tokill the chaos, if any.Another way of adding these texts would be to get some texts printedof your choice and frame it along on your photo wall. Paint a sectionof your wall as blackboard and put on your painter's hat. That way,you can have a new thought or line to sketch around everyday, andkeep the quirkiness fresh forever.* Indian décor: Indian interior design features rich textiles and furni-ture, often handmade, using traditional methods. Finding the rightbalance is really impor tant and very tricky as Indian decor can end upmaking your house look too colourful, kitschy and out of sync withyour idea of a 'home you feel euphoric about'.* Eco-friendly homes: A shade of green has been chosen as colour ofthe year. People across the globe are getting into the trend of eco-friendly homes. These days people want to involve as much as green-ery in their homes, be it in interior or exterior. Materials like wood,jute, glass and terracotta are fully recyclable and they make somegreat decor products. Smar t wooden centre piece, terracotta plantersand rugs made of jute brings out an ear thy yet fresh look to your livingroom.* 3D printing: When you consider 3D printing, the choices are em-powering instead of overwhelming. Whether you're seeking gildedhardware for your kitchen, or a quirky chandelier for the dining room,3D printing can make your design dreams come to life with unparal-

leled ease. Incorporating this trend in lamps, chandeliers, kitchenaccessories, ar twork, wall fixtures are a few ways to make yourhome look tasteful and modern.* Minimalistic home designs: Minimalistic design is equivalent tosimplicity. Designing your home with essentials and not going over-board with the décor items is the key to a simplistic and clean-look-ing home. Incorporating colours like grey, white, black, wood, creametc would spread the minimalistic vibe.

Get the lingerie basics rightNEW DELHI, (IANS) Lingerie is the closest garment to yourskin, hence proper selection and maintenance of undergar-ments is impor tant to prevent infections, maintain hygiene,avoid rashes and offer comfort, says an exper t. Jennifer KapasiCommercial Director, Triumph International India Private Lim-ited, shares simple tips that one should keep in mind.* Finding the perfect bra is essential for feeling comfor tableand for proper suppor t. Wearing a loose fitting bra all dayespecially during walking or any form of exercise will causeyour breasts to sag, eventually damaging the tender breasttissue. Heavier chested women can also experience back painif the breasts are not properly supported. At the same time,wearing too tight a bra can cause skin irritations and painfulinjuries. In extreme cases, it can cause swelling of the lymphnodes, which could pose serious health risks. Hence, it isimperative to wear a bra of the right size.* Make sure that you wear a spor ts bra that offers propersupport during exercise or any physical activity. Spor ts brasare engineered to minimize breast movement and will helpprevent damage to your breast tissue.* It is myth that underwired bras can cause harm to you. Thewired bras offer more suppor t than non-wired bras. If your brais causing you discomfort, then it is not the right size.* Quality of the fabric is very crucial. Select undergarments which arecomfortable. Cotton is generally preferred as it is easy to breathe, absorbssweat and is easy to clean as well.* Always wash new lingerie before using it, even if it is from a knownbrand. This helps in getting rid of dust and any chemicals that may be leftbehind as residue.* Wash undergarments thoroughly with liquid soap. Avoid putting them inwashing machines, as it can cause the wires in bras to break, thusrendering them useless. If you must put them in the machine, do use amesh lingerie bag and ensure that the hooks are fastened.

Most Indian women prefer mento make first moveNEW DELHI, (IANS) If it's dating, it's men first and not ladies,reveals a survey. Matchmaking service www.shaadi.com hasconducted a survey of single women to understand their viewon making the first move in relationship. The online poll re-ceived over 8,600 responses from single/unmarried Indiansaged between 25 and 32. There were 49 per cent women (4,214)and 51 per cent men (4,386).When unmarried Indians were asked "Would you ever make the firstmove in a relationship?", as many as 70.2 per cent women said 'No', 19.3per cent said 'Yes' and 10.5 per cent said 'Maybe'. These numbers aredifferent for men. About 90 per cent said 'Yes', only six per cent said 'No' andfour per cent said 'Maybe'. When the women were asked "Why Not?", 50.3per cent said 'Fear of being labelled', 15.7 per cent said 'Fear of rejection'and 34 per cent said 'Want men to ask first'.When women were asked "How do you think men will react?"45.2 per cent said 'Men will judge', 34.7 per cent said 'He won'tbelieve' followed by 20.1 per cent who said 'He will be intimi-dated'. When the same women were asked "What are the benefits ofmaking the first move?", 35.1 per cent of them said 'Will get to choose mypartner', 23.7 per cent said 'Won't need to wait' followed by 41.2 per centwho said 'Won't lose out on good men'.



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