HEALTHY AND BRIEFS

DRINKING HABITS LINKED TO VIOLENCE

• Men's and women's drinking habits could provide hints about their risk of being in a violent relationship, a new study suggests. Men who regularly drank at parties at their friend's houses were more likely to be violent towards their partners, researchers found.

WEIGHT LOSS TIED TO KNEE BENEFITS

• Intensive weight loss together with regular exercise did more to ease knee arthritis than exercise alone for overweight and obese adults in a new US study. Knee inflammation, pain and functioning all improved among people who cut back on calories in addition to working out, researchers found.

AMERICANS GO FOR SOLO EXERCISE

• Exercise trends come and go as step aerobics yield to interval training, weight machines are tossed for medicine balls, and Pilates falls in and out of fashion. But when it comes to exercise habits, Americans say they prefer to stick to what's simple, solo and short. 

BREASTFEEDING WORRIES NEW MUMS

• During their child's first two months of life, most new mothers have concerns about breastfeeding that make them consider giving up and switching to formula. A new study found that 92% of mothers surveyed when their baby was three days old were duely worried.

PROCEDURE MAY REDUCE STROKE RISK

• A heart procedure may be an effective alternative for treating atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm that is the leading cause of strokes in the US, suggests a large new study. In a group of 38,000 people, researchers compared individuals with similar stroke risk profiles, and found that those who underwent the catheter ablation procedure fared better than those on medications alone over three years. -- Reuters

The 10 Best women's watches!

Time for a new watch? Whether you're after budget-friendly buys or a blow-out investment, clock these styles!

Hermes

• This is the traditional Arceau style from luxury retailer Hermes but comes with a modern twist courtesy of the bold color aptly named lipstick. Team with a Birkin for extra style points.

Maurice Lacroix

• This style is a relaunch of Maurice Lacroix’s 10-year-old Eliros collection. It possesses all the hallmarks of the luxury Swiss watchmaker but at a price that won’t break the bank.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

• Few colours possess such an autumnal feel as berry red. This style from Marc by Marc Jacobs comes with a seasonally appropriate burgundy leather strap and also a wine-hued face.

French Connection

• This style from premium high-street retailer French Connection comes in a creamy shade of white mixed with metallic and diamante details for an icy appearance.

Swatch

• Swatch has for many years been successfully outfitting its customers in budget-friendly yet stylish designs. This watch is from the Les Années Folles collection which takes inspiration from the 1920s.

Tag Heuer

• If only the best will do then the new Lady Steel & Rose Gold Quartz Aquaracer design by  Tag Heuer should be on your shopping list. The Swiss design comes in a mix of steel and rose gold.

Emporio Armani

• This style is a classic design that will mix in seamlessly with your existing wardrobe. It comes in navy, which following its appearance on runways including Celine is on trend for the season.

Karen Millen

• The Chinese year of the snake has had its effect on fashion with serpentine designs like this snake-print watch from Karen Millen popping up all over the high street.

Michael Kors

• Michael Kors’ slim-strap watch is great for those not wanting to overwhelm small wrists with big accessories. In black and gold, it will also work in the evening.

Oasis

• For a high-street take on the decadent trend of rose gold wristwear, try this style from Oasis which looks infinitely more expensive than its modest price tag.

source : theSun ON MONDAY

Malaysia takes 3rd place at ISG

PALEMBANG :  Malaysia has proved itself as a sports powerhouse to the 46 countries participating in the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) after snatching third place at the Jakabaring Sports Complex Monday.

Malaysia overcame its main challenger, Turkey, when it collected 26 gold medals on the eighth day of the tournament and Turkey take ranked fourth after collecting 21 gold medals only on the last day.

The host, Indonesia continued to lead with 34 gold medals while Egypt remained in second place with a collection of 26 gold medals.

The badminton squad nearly made a clean sweep of gold medals today, through the singles men, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles.

Wushu collected two gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze.

Meanwhile, the remaining two gold medals were collected through archery and taekwondo.

source : BERNAMA