Far from resulting in loss of libido, reaching 40 could actually make your sex life more adventurous, says a study.

The findings are based on a survey of 2,400 Canadians, between ages 40 to 59, about their their sexual health, happiness and pleasure, in addition to their sexual behaviour and attitudes.

"There is a public perception that as we age, sex becomes less important, less enjoyable and less frequent," said Robin Milhausen, sexuality and relationship researcher at the University of Guelph in Canada.

"The study findings indicate that most midlife Canadians are indeed leading satisfying and active sexual lives,” Milhausen said in press release. 

The study was conducted by leading condom company Trojan in partnership with Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN).

The researchers found that sexual pleasure does not decrease with age. 

Regardless of age category, 65 percent of the respondents said their last sexual encounter was very pleasurable. 

Play it up, add curls or try dry shampoo to get rid of bad hair days.

Beauty expert Manisha Chopra, also the founder of cosmetic brand SeaSoul Cosmeceuticals, shares how:

♦ At times, if you haven’t washed your hair properly or are not in the mood to get a hair wash done, a dry shampoo can be a saviour. Spray it lightly on the roots. Leave it for a few minutes and then brush your hair. The dry shampoo absorbs the oil and gives you your desired look. If you do not use a dry shampoo, then try out cornstarch or baby powder. They, too, can work wonders on unruly hair.

♦ You woke up from your deep slumber and realised that your hair has become frizzy. Fret not. The mess can be treated by just tying it up. A ponytail has many variations, try any one of those low or high ponytail styles or go for a chic fish-braid. But ensure that you haven’t tied your ponytail too tight as it can cause hair loss.

♦ Adding more curls can give volume to your hair. Try adding curls naturally by making loose braids on your hair and then leaving it open after a few minutes. If you have a curling iron at home, here’s what you can do to get bouncy tresses. Tie your hair up in a high pony tail. Split it into four sections and then curl each section separately. Open the ponytail and prepare to be wowed by what you see in the mirror.

National Award winning filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj's uppcoming period drama "Rangoon" is all set to release on February 24 next year.

Shoes have the power to make or break your outfit while elevating your mood. Loafers or moccasins have always been considered excellent driving shoes and if you’re road-tripping your way through your holiday destination, it is a great shoe to invest in, says an expert.

Cross-body slings, flared pants and long-chain neckpieces are a few hand-picked trends that will make you look fabulous and cool when temperatures soar.

Shoe care industry expert Sahil Gupta of shoe care company Helios India, shares some tips for better maintenance of shoes:

♣ Shining and conditioning: Polishing the shoes every week keeps them looking their best. This also helps to make them last longer. The ideal way of polishing the shoes is to use cream polish before applying a coat of wax polish. 

♣ Shoe rotation: To cut down on the wear and tear of shoes, shoe rotation is important and for this purpose one needs more than one pair of good shoes to avoid wearing the same shoes every day.

♣ Use a shoe horn: Using a shoe horn is the best procedure while getting into a quality shoe as it saves the heel collar, the top part of the heel from breaking down.

Just adopting a healthy lifestyle by refraining from drinking alcohol and smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising regularly can help you keep deadly cancer at bay, new research reaffirms.

About 20-40 percent of cancer cases could potentially be prevented through modifications to adopt a healthy lifestyle, the study found.

A large proportion of cancer cases and deaths can be prevented if people quit smoking, avoided heavy drinking, maintained a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 27.5, and got moderate weekly exercise for at least 150 minutes or vigorous exercise for at least 75 minutes, the study said.

The research, published online in the journal JAMA Oncology, analysed data from two study groups of White individuals to examine the associations between a "healthy lifestyle pattern" and cancer incidence and death.

A female applicant strongly raises her chances of getting hired if she gives out personal information, finds a new study, contradicting the conventional theory that if a woman wants equal footing professionally, she should not share any personal information.

The findings showed that female candidates who gave personal information clarifying her resume gaps raised their chance of being hired by 30 to 40 percent, compared to a comparable female candidate who provided no personal information.

"Our study provides the first-ever evidence that women who conceal personal information dramatically lower their hiring prospects," said Joni Hersch, professor at Vanderbilt University in the US.

Employers overwhelmingly preferred to hire female candidates who provided information to explain a resume gap, regardless of content.

"If we start to encourage honest conversations between employers and employees on an official level, it could lead to meaningful change in the quality of applicants, particularly in industries that have been so resistant to providing family-friendly work policies," added one of the researchers Jennifer Bennett Shinall from Vanderbilt University.

Bored with your outfits? Bring a change to your wardrobe by introducing capes to your clothing. You can transform the way you look with different kinds of capes, says an expert.

“Embellished capes take a simple dress, turn it on its head, transform it into a high fashion look. Drape away to amplify the glam factor indifferent styles,” Safia Khan Bagga, founder and creative director of brand by her own name, said in a statement.

Here is what Bagga summed up:

♣ Long cape: The most elegant of cape looks, the floor length long cape is instantly arresting and elusive. Fully embellished or lightly, it is a stunner. Keep it sheer and airy in tulle, organza or net for spring and summer and go bold in cashmere during colder season. 

♣ Circular cape: A circular cape makes for quite an alluring look. From dressing up dresses to pants to saris, this elegant piece drapes the shoulders and falls with a beautiful feminine flourish. 

♣ Regardless of the material, it renders a fashion-forward sense to the whole look. Versatile in its varying length, waist to mid calf, it single-handedly covers the whole spectrum of events with a swing.

♣ Asymmetrical cape: An asymmetrical cape, dresses up trousers-- cigarette or wide legged, most elegantly. One of the chicest pieces for layering on an intangible fashion edge, this cape style makes a bold statement. 

With a melange of cinematic rides inspired by Hindi movies like "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and "Don", thrilling attractions and live Broadway-style shows, Bollywood Parks Dubai, a first-of-its-kind theme park showcasing the true blue Bollywood experience laced with drama, action, music and dance, is poised to give tourism in Dubai a big boost when it opens its doors in October this year, officials said.

Located half an hour away from downtown Dubai, just before the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border in the United Arab Emirates, Bollywood Parks -- spread over 1.7 million sq ft -- is a part of the mega $2.6 billion-$2.7 billion Dubai Parks and Resorts project, an attempt to add to the tourism portfolio of the city.

The October launch of Bollywood Parks Dubai may see a plethora of Hindi cine stars, but no names can be confirmed yet, officials said.

Legoland and Motiongate are the other two theme parks which will open doors along with Bollywood Parks here in a total area of 25 million sq ft, but a launch date is yet to be locked for what will be the Middle East's largest integrated theme park.

"Dubai has always been this family and leisure destination, but a theme park of this scale and size is something that has been missing," Vinit Shah, chief destination management officer, Dubai Parks and Resorts, told IANS here.

Shah, on the sidelines of a colourful press conference for a sneak peek into the theme park here on Monday, said the target audience for the destination is essentially families.

Designer Sanjay Garg of the Raw Mango brand launched his Summer'16 garment collection exclusively at Bungalow 8 here.