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India Today
27-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Taking a shower twice a day, but still breaking out? What you might be missing
Wash. Rinse. formula for a quick shower is to be clean and ready for the day. Let's just say this is a practice nearly everyone adhered to back in the day. But today? Umm the hustlers (read: latecomers) might still comply, but for many of us, showering has become a sacred ritual that follows some form of catharsis- it often becomes a therapy session, concert hall, or time travel machine. And yes, much like Archimedes, we find our own little eureka one must not forget the nitty-gritty details of showering. The number of times you take a bath, the timing, your linen - everything is at play. Ignoring these, by the way, could be the reason why you're breaking out. Welcome to the slippery s(l)oap of showering where water, bubbles, bacteria, and curious human habits, all come together to change the way you look at your routine.#1 How many times should you shower in day?If you shower twice a day with soap (or body wash), think you're clean, and believe you have successfully dodged breakouts, it's time to burst that basic rule of hygiene suggests that one shower a day is sufficient for most of us. Unless you have beads of sweat running down, a second rinse is fine too. But during summer, we often like to increase that number. Maybe take a rinse every time we step out? Some of us can get a bit obsessive about cleanliness, can't we? Taking a shower every day is essential, but not excessively (Photo credits: Getty Image) advertisementSpeaking with India Today, Dr. Ruby Sachdev, Consultant – Aesthetic Physician, Gleneagles Hospital, Bengaluru, said, 'In the hotter months, showering twice can feel refreshing and help with sweat and stickiness. However, going overboard can cost your skin. Overwashing, using strong soaps or hot water, can strip the natural oils from your skin, rendering it dry or itchy. But, if you need to rinse more often, just water is fine.'#2 The Shower o'clockMost of us start the day with a shower and sometimes enjoy a steamy bath just before bed in a bid to have a good night's sleep. But the debate around the right time to shower still prevails. Recently, microbiologist Primrose Freestone's take on this created a explained that a morning shower helps get rid of the sweat, bacteria, and dead skin cells that the body accumulates from unwashed or not-so-clean bed linens. This helps you smell fresher and sheds the dirt acquired the other hand, Freestone also presented a case for night showers. During the day, the body invariably accumulates dust, pollutants—hello, have you seen the AQI-pollen, sebaceous oil, etc? This gets transferred from skin to clothes and eventually to the bed. So, showering before bed helps reduce the amount of bacteria transferred to your bedsheets and clothes. It is not essential to use soap or exfoliate during every shower (Photo credit: Getty Image) 'Yes, a shower before bedtime can be healthy. It helps, especially when someone has spent an entire day outdoors. It helps lower the accumulation of sweat, dirt, oil on your pillows and sheets. While morning showers are refreshing, night showers, on the other hand, can be better in terms of hygiene-especially related to your bed, sheets, and pillows,' Dr. Sachdev mentioned.#3 Don't miss the bed laundryFreestone did advocate for morning showers but highlighted that it's a personal choice and also emphasised that how frequently you wash your bedsheets influences the effectiveness of your shower o' being, do your bed laundry on time!Some pro-tipsExperts suggest sticking to fragrance-free, gentle cleansers. Antibacterial soaps can mess with your skin's balance, so only use them if prescribed. Limit exfoliation to once or twice a week. Damp skin can attract irritation and fungal infections-especially in humid weather, so, always dry off before if you are a morning sprinkler or enjoy nighttime bubble bath, in the soap opera of hygiene, balance is the key. It is not just about cleaning too much with soap and water, but showing a little love to your bedsheets and pillow covers won't hurt either. advertisement
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Make Sleep Great -And Okay-Again
Once upon a time, sleep was a sacred ritual observed by all, rich and not-so-well-off, workaholics and underemployed. But among today's self-styled wakeness-wokes, it has been rebranded as a lazy indulgence, a vice best kept hidden. Sleep, dear reader, is the new taboo. Consider this: admitting to a full 8 hours is now akin to confessing treason. 'You sleep early?' 'You wake up at 9?' they gasp, clutching their triple-shot espresso in horror. 'How do you find the time?' Those who dare to prioritise rest are met with scepticism, side-eyeing and whispered accusations of complacency. A well-rested individual, in today's self-righteous eyes, is either unemployed, unserious, or, worse, a disgrace to the hustle-industrial complex. Gone are the days of glorifying slumber. Legends once spun around naps-think Archimedes dreaming of displacement, Newton nodding off under an apple tree, siestas building empires. But today's titans of industry boast about surviving on a mere 3 hours, as if sleep deprivation were a badge of honour rather than a medical concern or a childish brag. Corporations have joined the crusade, shoving 'rise and grind' propaganda down our throats like some sleep-deprived cult. There are apps to track productivity, but none to remind you to lie down like a sane human. Sleep shouldn't be a guilty pleasure-it's a pleasure. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. How this century-old Tata company is getting ready for the next 100 What pizzas are Indians eating? The clue lies with India's largest QSR. Explainer: Why Jensen Huang's latest Nvidia play will reverberate across AI How NCLT became tribunal of hope reviving assets worth billions despite resource crunch Mid-cap companies have posted robust results. But experts don't want you to invest in them. How does IndusInd's 'fraud' tag affect its future? Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and return potential of more than 27% in 1 year For risk-takers with medium-term perspective: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of over 35% Is tariff threat over? In Trump era, you have to read between the lines: 8 pharma stocks with upside potential of over 35%
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teradyne (NasdaqGS:TER) Slides 14% With Executive Transition Drive
Teradyne is currently navigating major executive transitions with Shannon Poulin appointed as President of its Semiconductor Test Division, succeeding Rick Burns who is set to retire in June 2025. Coupled with this leadership shift, the company recently hosted an Analyst/Investor Day to provide strategic insights on its business outlook. Over the past week, Teradyne's share price declined by 14%. This period also saw a marked downturn in technology stocks amid broader market pressure, as major indexes like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 faced declines driven by economic uncertainties and trade tensions. These market-wide fluctuations likely impacted Teradyne, whose performance was possibly influenced not just by internal executive changes but also by external factors in the tech sector, where other prominent players such as Nvidia and Tesla saw significant stock movements. Overall, market volatility appears to have played a significant role in Teradyne's recent price movement. Learn about Teradyne's historical performance here. Uncover the next big thing with financially sound penny stocks that balance risk and reward. Over the past five years, Teradyne's total shareholder return has seen an impressive 100.23% increase. This growth period has been influenced by several key factors. Despite a decline in earnings over the longer term, the past year witnessed a 20.9% earnings growth, significantly above the semiconductor industry's performance. Teradyne's strategic initiatives, including a major shipping milestone with its 8,000th J750 semiconductor test platform, advanced production capabilities in 2024. These factors, alongside the company's effective use of share repurchase programs, have collectively contributed to the robust performance over the long-term horizon. In contrast, the past year presented challenges, as Teradyne underperformed both the US market and semiconductor industry, which returned 10% and 16.4%, respectively. A slow quarter saw Q3 2024 sales decline to US$737.3 million. Despite these hurdles, Teradyne's focus on innovation through launching products like the Archimedes analytics solution in 2023 highlights its ongoing commitment to technological enhancement, supporting its sustained long-term return growth. Is Teradyne part of your investment strategy? Use Simply Wall St to consolidate your holdings into a portfolio and gain insights with our comprehensive analysis tools. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:TER. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teradyne (NasdaqGS:TER) Slides 14% With Executive Transition Drive
Teradyne is currently navigating major executive transitions with Shannon Poulin appointed as President of its Semiconductor Test Division, succeeding Rick Burns who is set to retire in June 2025. Coupled with this leadership shift, the company recently hosted an Analyst/Investor Day to provide strategic insights on its business outlook. Over the past week, Teradyne's share price declined by 14%. This period also saw a marked downturn in technology stocks amid broader market pressure, as major indexes like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 faced declines driven by economic uncertainties and trade tensions. These market-wide fluctuations likely impacted Teradyne, whose performance was possibly influenced not just by internal executive changes but also by external factors in the tech sector, where other prominent players such as Nvidia and Tesla saw significant stock movements. Overall, market volatility appears to have played a significant role in Teradyne's recent price movement. Learn about Teradyne's historical performance here. Uncover the next big thing with financially sound penny stocks that balance risk and reward. Over the past five years, Teradyne's total shareholder return has seen an impressive 100.23% increase. This growth period has been influenced by several key factors. Despite a decline in earnings over the longer term, the past year witnessed a 20.9% earnings growth, significantly above the semiconductor industry's performance. Teradyne's strategic initiatives, including a major shipping milestone with its 8,000th J750 semiconductor test platform, advanced production capabilities in 2024. These factors, alongside the company's effective use of share repurchase programs, have collectively contributed to the robust performance over the long-term horizon. In contrast, the past year presented challenges, as Teradyne underperformed both the US market and semiconductor industry, which returned 10% and 16.4%, respectively. A slow quarter saw Q3 2024 sales decline to US$737.3 million. Despite these hurdles, Teradyne's focus on innovation through launching products like the Archimedes analytics solution in 2023 highlights its ongoing commitment to technological enhancement, supporting its sustained long-term return growth. Is Teradyne part of your investment strategy? Use Simply Wall St to consolidate your holdings into a portfolio and gain insights with our comprehensive analysis tools. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:TER. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
Telegraph
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Ancient Greece by Train with Alice Roberts, review: Michael Portillo has nothing to fear here
Ancient Greece gave us many things, from mythology to democracy by way of the Olympics, but if I recall my (very) old primary-school project correctly, one thing Archimedes and pals never got around to was a functioning railway system. So Professor Alice Roberts tacking 'by train' on to a whistle-stop tour of the cradle of Western civilisation added novelty value. Michael Portillo can call off the lawyers: the train connection in Ancient Greece By Train (Channel 4), which turned out be a fairly standard academic tour, was notional at best. It largely consisted of Roberts cheerily asking 'can you drop me at the station' to a passing archaeologist, just so we remembered what was supposed to make this programme different to a million others. Thankfully the trains in modern Greece appear to run meticulously on time, otherwise this track-based round trip would have been scuppered. It largely consists of Roberts chatting with excitable local academic types – pick of the bunch was Ted, who really can talk, reducing Alice to a bystander in her own show – or gazing admiringly at assorted relics. It's not clear yet how Roberts intends to take a train to the island of Paros, en route to the final destination Troy, so the theme may come unstuck there. But it scarcely matters, such is her ability to muster genuine enthusiasm for what amounts to a guided tour of museums, digs and crumbling ruins. I'm not entirely sure the intention was to serve as a travel tease, but it did make me want to go back to Greece, so rich is the history. A bit more rigour would not have gone amiss. Roberts rather unquestioningly swallowed the local view of Alexander the Great as a heroic genius rather than a war-mongering tyrant. Horses for courses, of course, but it sent me scuttling back to my history books. Books not Google! Guess that makes me ancient. Did I learn anything about Ancient Greece that I didn't garner from that mistily remembered primary-school project? Not really. But it scarcely mattered as the past floated by from a train window in an amiably awestruck travelogue, back to a world where everything must have felt fresh and new. Imagine that.
