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Band Baja Bullet
Well, this wasn't the likes of 250 crore rupee wedding. There wasn't even any Munni or Sheila to fetch the glam quotient. The bride and the groom were enough to set the eyeballs rolling. Gul Panag and her husband, Rishi Attari, after tying the knot in the Sector 12 Gurudwara of Panchkula, set off in a bullet and its duck- their idea of palanquin. Vineet Khurana, Gul’s brother-in-law shares , "Gul is fond of bikes and loves adventure sports, which makes us believe that together they came up with this interesting idea."
Donning a fuschia coloured lehanga, Gul looked dapper in aviators. The guests who accompanied the couple from Gurudwara to Bella Vista were on bullet as well. Not to miss the women on bikes in the cavalade. The ceremony was held in a traditional way. "It was a private affair," adds Vineet. The wedding party and reception are expected to take place both in Delhi and Mumbai. — Ashima Sehajpal |
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Amrita Rao back after a gap of two years
Bollywood actress Amrita Rao, who will be seen on the big screen after a gap of two years with Rajshri Productions' Love You Mr Kalakaar, insists she wasn't missing from B-town, but her two film projects were hit by the recession.
Amrita had AB Corporation's The Legend Of Kunal, an epic drama, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu and Arjun Rampal that was hit by recession. Besides, she had signed up for Ken Ghosh's romantic family drama starring Neil Nitin Mukesh. "The two projects were supposed to be released in 2010 but due to recession both the films did not take off," Amrita said. The Legend Of Kunal, was a film based on the life of Kunal, the son of the Indian emperor Ashoka. King Ashoka was to be played by Amitabh Bachchan and his son Veera Kunal by Arjun Rampal. Amrita was to play Kanchanmala, Kunal's wife. Amrita, who was last seen in 2009 in Short Kut: The Con a box-office dud, said, "After Shortkut... the execution of these two projects was to start. But the films got shelved. So I was left only with this Rajshri's film Love You Mr. Kalakaar." With the two big projects not taking off, the 29-year-old actress has no regrets, and is instead charged-up about her upcoming film. "The recession had hit the best of India. I would have felt worse if the projects would have been stalled after putting in efforts. So it’s alright," Amrita said. The actress debuted with the film Ab Ke baras in 2002 but she grabbed eyeballs with her roles in Ken Ghosh's Ishq Vishk and Farah Khan's Main Hoon Na. Love You Mr Kalakaar, the Barjatya production is a love story helmed by debutant director Manasvi, starring Amrita and Tushar Kapoor. "It feels great to be back with Rajshri. There is so much warmth, mutual respect around when you work with them. They made me feel like a family. It was exciting to work with them. I hope to do more work with them — PTI |
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Rat-race is the way to the top: Tushar Actor Tushar Kapoor, who plays a dreamy artist in his upcoming movie, Love You Mr Kalakar, says that unlike his character, he is a "go-getter" and believes that rat race is the way to the top. Tushar plays Sahil, a cartoonist in love with a management trainee, played by Amrita Rao, in the Rajshri film. "He enjoys himself and does not work for money. He works at his own pace and is not in the rat-race. The script was interesting and the Rajshri banner made the film very appealing for me," the actor said. Sahil is quite unlike him in real life, Tushar said. "I strongly believe that to reach the top, you have to be a part of the rat-race. But Sahil does not believe that. By nature I am quite ambitious. I like to think of myself as a go-getter, though in my own way. But Sahil takes each day as it comes. "He can hardly be called the ambitious type, though he does have his own dreams. So we are quite different in every way. Even in our everyday lives. For instance, Sahil has the habit of kissing the steering wheel before he starts his car. I wouldn't do that," said Tushar. Tushar said he did not think that he had been typecast in the Golmaal series. "I have done a tough-guy role in Shootout at Lokhandwala, Khaki. In Love You Mr Kalakar, I am doing a romantic role after ten years," he said. Tushar said he was being paired opposite Amrita Rao for the first time. "Amrita and I had worked in Life Partner. But we never shot the film together. She thinks a lot and discusses and analyses her role and film. I think it is a very good habit as it helps the co-stars as well. Unlike her screen image, Amrita is a very bubbly and fun-loving person. Love You Mr Kalakar will bring the flamboyance of Amrita to the screen," he added. Tushar said he had no apprehension about being directed by a debutant, S Manasvi. "He narrated the script so well, I understood that he was a director who had a vision and knew what he wanted to do," said the actor. "On hearing the narration, my first thought was here is an authentic, young Hindustani film after a long time. Many of the movies of today have a distinct western feel," he said. — PTI
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Priyanka was never the choice for
Vishal Bharadwaj is not planning to repeat Priyanka Chopra in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Two States but the director says that it has anything to do with the mixed reviews received by their last outing together Saat Khoon Maaf. Vishal and Shah Rukh have confirmed their collaboration on Two States, an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Chetan Bhagat. "I never considered Priyanka for Two States. The character is a Tamil Brahmin girl and she is a Punjabi. As far as success and failure are concerned I don't think it has anything to do with people's craft and Priyanka is a fabulous actress," said Vishal who had earlier worked with the 28-year-old actress in the 2009 hit Kaminey. Though the filmmaker is known for taking risks when it comes to cinema, Vishal says that he was not expecting the harsh reviews that Saat Khoon Maaf received from critics. The film which was co-scripted by Ruskin Bond, traces the life of Sussana who kills off her six husbands in her bid to find true love and then becomes a nun. "It was dark humour. And according to me all cinema is a mix of fable and reality. I thought I had made a feminist film but not many understood it that way," said Bharadwaj. "I do not care much for reviews, but I did not expect such harsh reactions, not from the public but in general. But when anything new comes, there are bound to be such reactions," said the director.— PTI
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Katherine Heigl chops off her hair After Ashlee Simpson and Jennifer Aniston, actress Katherine Heigl is the latest A-lister to lop off her long locks. The Ugly Truth star debuted her short platinum do in Los Angeles on Thursday as she took delivery of a new addition to her family - an adorable black puppy. The 32-year-old star is no stranger to drastic tress change. Last year Heigl dyed her naturally blonde hair dark brown for her role in 'One For the Money', reported Us magazine. "I was pretty shocked at first, I was like, 'wow, it's dark. It took me a good day and a half to totally embrace it," she said. And she eventually realized the change was just skin deep. "I say all the same stupid things - I just look different."— PTI
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Kate Winslet lost creativity after Oscar win
"I actually keep saying it out loud. Last night, I went out for a drink with two friends, and as we were talking I said, 'God, you know, I feel so good.' Not in a, 'Wow! I feel so good!' way, but just in that quiet way. "I'm almost surprised by it.” —PTI
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Jennifer Lopez is the new face of a jewellery brand Pop diva and actress Jennifer Lopez has proved that diamonds are indeed her best friend by signing up as the new face of jewellery brand TOUS. The 41-year-old star has been roped in to front the TOUS Spring 2011 ad campaign, reported a publication. Lopez, who was also recently named the first-ever global brand ambassador for Venus razors, said, "This is my favourite. You know, all girls love diamonds." The Maid In Manhattan star will be shot by Ellen Von Unwerth in a fun, feminine approach to the whimsical Spring collections designed by Rosa Tous with her husband Salvador. "We are absolutely delighted to have the iconic Jennifer Lopez be the face of TOUS' Spring campaign," said Rosa. "Jennifer is not just an amazingly beautifulwoman, but also a talented actress, musician and dancer," said Salvador Tous, Honorific President of Tous. — PTI
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Diva Katrina shows off her fresh dance moves Stunning Bollywood star, Katrina Kaif’s life is always full of surprises. You never know what you can expect from her next. The story goes that at a recent ad shoot for her latest fresh ad campaign, Kat being the hottest dance sensation in Bollywood, was required to do a sensuous dance sequence in a giant water fountain. Sources on the set tell us that passer bys were left completely stunned by Kat’s spectacular look but also by her sizzling dance moves! Well that’s not all. Katrina refused to get out of the water even after the cameras stopped rolling. Kat was having so much fun that she was even dragging all and sundry to be part of this rain dance with her. — TNS
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TVS Motor Company has signed on one of India’s brightest and most promising cricketing talents, Virat Kohli as brand ambassador for its all new TVS Sport motorcycle. Virat Kohli will therefore feature on all advertising and retail material related to TVS Sport. The new TVS Sport is a powerful blend of a contemporary design and a highly reliable fuel efficient engine with the added convenience of an electric start. This makes TVS Sport an extremely attractive option for customers seeking a competent entry level motorcycle with modern day styling. The bike delivers a solid four-stroke performance with almost effortless maneuverability. As per H. S. Goindi, president marketing, TVS Motor Company, “Virat Kohli is known for making distinctive style statements, whether on or off the field and represents the aspirations of many a young Indian. Virat is a perfect fit to the brand. Both are about youth, have bountiful energy, vigour, go-getter attitude and a high degree of flamboyancy. We are confident that this new association will work wonders for the brand.” For Virat Kohli, “I am excited about this development and look forward to being part the brand’s successful growth” The bike boasts of several new features including four eye catching dual tone colours of black green, red white, black red and black orange. The new royal crown headlamp gives the bike a stylish and rakish frontal appearance while a trendy LED like tail lamp cluster completes its appeal. An all black theme including black powder coated alloy wheels, full black muffler guard, an all black engine and a premium all black handle bar complement each other elegantly to make it one of the most stylish motorcycles in its segment. The bike is equipped with an electric start . —TNS
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Vedic maths is fun
Nidhi Sharma is an eighth class student and like many of her age mathematics gave her jitters. “Not any more. I score well now,” says the girl. The change is brought by a 10-day workshop on Vedic maths.
“Its an ancient study based on 16 sutras with roots in Vedas. This system is faster and accurate,” says Anupam Bhanot who takes workshops in Vedic maths for students and children in city and around. An English lecturer, Anupam tried many ways to drive away the maths fear factor in her daughter Meha. “Nothing worked till I came across Vedic maths. I tried and the calculations were faster than calculator and 100 per cent accurate,” says Anupam. After seeing the tremendous result for her kids, Anupam offered the workshop to other children. “No doubt I earn money out of it. But when parents and students profusely thank after a successful workshop, I feel as if I have done the greatest service,” shares Anupam. Buoyed by the success, Anupam tried hands at neat handwriting and memory retention and found fun ways to incorporate them in her workshops. “There is solution for very problem. Vedic maths proved that for me,” says Anupam. Well, if you are keen on magic maths, there are many sites offering tutorials online as well. mona@tribunemail.com |
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Humans unique by virtue of being hunters One of the most complex human mysteries involves how and why we became the most progressive species in terms of biological success. Findings by a team of noted anthropologists, including several from Arizona State University, suggest that human ancestral social structure may be the root of cumulative culture and cooperation and, ultimately, human uniqueness. Because humans lived as hunter-gatherers for 95 percent of their species' history, current foraging societies provide the best window for viewing human social evolution, according to the authors. Researchers focused on co-residence patterns among more than 5,000 individuals from 32 present-day foraging societies around the globe which include the Gunwinggu, Labrador Inuit, Mbuti, Apache, Aka, Ache, Agta and Vedda. Professor Kim Hill of Arizona State led the study along with Robert Walker of the University of Missouri, among others. —IANS
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Spice up
What wrinkling is to skin, greying is to hair. Both signs signify ageing. A woman despairs as much over wrinkles, as she does over the hair that turns white and starts thinning. Around the age of fifty, women have to confront menopause, which can have an effect on the physical appearance. The result is that a woman begins to feel that she is no longer attractive. Ageing, however, is a natural process. What is important is to know how to deal with it.
The hair that has turned white cannot be changed to black except by dyeing or colouring. In fact, use of colourants and dyes has become a common practice. With so much information available, most people know that chemical colourants and dyes can cause a lot of hair damage. Once the colour wears off, one has to colour or dye the hair again. This kind of repeated colouring damages the hair, making it dry and brittle. It can also trigger off hair loss. So, before going in for colouring, it is essential to know what methods are available and how they affect the hair. Also, find out about limiting the damage. Semi permanent colourants do not lift the natural colour of the hair, so they are not as damaging as permanent dyes. Semi-permanent colours may last for 15 to 20 shampoos. They are used for camouflaging gray hair or even lending brightness to dull hair. If you use colourants, take good care of the hair by using hair conditioners each time you shampoo. Use mild shampoos to limit further damage. Have hot oil applications once or twice a week, along with deep conditioning treatments. If there are a few gray hair, the damage can be limited by streaking or frosting. Beauty parlours should provide correct advice along with treatments. If you are using chemical hair colourants, choose one that provides a natural look. Avoid a jet-black colour, as this looks unnatural and actually makes one look older. A softer colour, in dark brown, would help impart a more attractive and natural look. If you go in for colouring, routine hair care assumes more importance. nHenna is the most popular natural hair colourant. The advantage is that henna is also a wonderful natural conditioner. Here, I would like to mention that one should be wary of using kali mehndi or black henna. There is no such natural ingredient as black henna, because the natural colour of henna is a reddish brown. So, the so-called kali mehndi may contain harmful permanent dye. There is no way of knowing for sure. nUnlike chemical colourants, henna does not penetrate the hair shaft. In fact, it coats each hair shaft and actually adds strength and body to the hair. By adding kaththa (catechu) or coffee, one can get a richer brown colour. Dry amla can be powdered and added to the henna mixture too. Amla is said to check graying. We have included amla and other natural ingredients in our henna and also in hair conditioning powders. To control graying, you can also have juice of one raw amla daily, after adding it to a glass of water. nIf you would like to add amla to your henna paste, you can soak a handful of dry amla in about two to three cups water overnight. Next morning, strain the water, but do not throw the water away. Grind the amla. To the henna powder, add the ground amla, 4 teaspoons each of lemon juice and coffee, 2 raw eggs, 2 teaspoons oil and enough amla water, so that the henna mixes into a thick paste. If you do not wish to use eggs, add more amla water. Keep the mixture for about two hours and then apply this on hair, so that the entire head is covered. Keep it on for two hours and wash off with plain water. nYou can also add amla to hair oil. Roast a handful of dry amla in an iron karhai (vessel) and powder it. Add this to 200 ml hair oil. You can choose sesame seed (til) oil or pure coconut oil. Keep it in a jar with a tightly fitting lid. Keep it in the sun for 10 to 15 days. Strain and use, taking the quantity according to the length of your hair. nWith age, hair become dry too, due to the decrease in activity of the oil glands. Oil should be applied regularly. Avoid vigorous massage and rubbing. If the roots are already weak, this can cause more hair to fall out. Using only the fingertips, actually move the scalp with small rotary movements. Then dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the water and wrap the hot towel around the head, like a turban. Keep it on for 5 minutes. Repeat the hot towel wrap 3 or 4 times. This helps the hair and scalp absorb oil better. nClinical scalp treatments can also help. In fact, clinical treatments are available to check hair loss. Anxiety and stress during the menopausal years can actually aggravate hair loss. So, it is essential to go in for conscious relaxation and stress control methods. Some kind of regular exercise helps a great deal, not only to control stress, but to keep the body physically fit and improve blood circulation to the follicles. You should ask your doctor to prescribe vitamin and mineral supplements. Seek advice from a gynaecologist about hormone replacement therapy. There are controversies regarding this, but many women claim to have benefited from it. nA change of hairstyle can also make you feel like a new person. In fact, with thinning hair, you can go in for a shorter haircut and style, which can give the hair a fuller look and make you look younger. nDiet is a most important factor for healthy hair. The hair is actually fed by the nutrients in the blood stream. Have a small bowl of sprouts daily and include fresh fruits, salads, leafy green vegetables, soyabean, curd, in your diet. nThrough the ages, the hair never loses its importance as far as the appearance is concerned. Today, beauty is no longer a matter of camouflage. The woman can look younger than her years through appropriate skin and hair care. |
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Care from head to toe
All of us want good looks. For this we go out of the way to get them. Right from fairness creams to all sorts of facials and other services, we try everything. We end up spending big bucks but after a couple of days and after a day or two we are back to square one. But what if someone tells you the key to good looks lies in the food you eat. So, lets check out some eating habits that can give you those drop dead gorgeous look. Skin care
Who doesn't want a flawless skin? What you eat is what you are, so eating healthy the trick for a healthy skin. "Fruits like papaya and apple purify our blood and increases blood circulation because of which acne can be tackled. For blemishes, one can grate a potato and apply it on the skin for 10-15 minutes. Both tomatoes and potatoes improve skin texture and leave you with a smooth feel. Moreover, rather than having fruit juice one should eat fruits. It not only gives you essential nutrients but you also take in fibrous part of the fruit. Even banana mashed with honey is excellent for good skin," says Ritika Lal, Skin Specialist. Hair remedies
Homemade remedies can give you lustrous hairs that you always dream of . "Soak five almonds overnight and eat them. It will make your hair strong. Rather than using the conditioners present in the market, take refuge of beer. It gives shine to the hair," adds Ritika. Best cure for dandruff is missing limejuice with oil. Apart from this avoid fried food as it hampers hair texture. "Natural remedies like amla and shikakai are advised. Intake of Vitamin A and C will bring shine to hair. Also protein rich diet is good for hair," recommends Sunita Malhotra, dietician, PGI. Tips on lips
For supple lips, the shortcut is using glycerin and lime mixed in appropriate amounts. "It's regular use won't let you suffer from chapped lips. Besides that regular intake of papaya, pomegranate and spinach would solve the problem of darkened lips," says Ritika. For stronger teeth
"To have healthy teeth one must avoid lots of sweet and sticky food. Moreover, the frequency of intake of sweet food should also be checked. Fibrous food is excellent for good health of teeth," says Dr. Charit. Beautiful eyes
"Green leafy vegetables and green salads not only improve one's eyesight but also add more beauty to the eyes," says Sunita Malhotra. Nails heed
Best solution to have strong nails is using olive oil. Dip and massage your nails with olive oil. It would make your nails strong. Besides, manicure also serves the purpose," says Ritika. |
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A proper and detailed skin examination is not only necessary to diagnose skin disorders. Very few people are aware that a lot of undiagnosed internal diseases and malignancies and cancers can be detected with careful skin analyses.
Dr Vikas Sharma, chief consultant Dermato-Laser Surgeon, National Skin Hospital, Mansa Devi Complex says that Skin is not only the largest and outermost organ system but even small changes on the skin can serve as markers or detect a lot of undiagnosed or hidden internal diseases. It's important that the reader does not panic as the signs mentioned can otherwise also occur as a minor independent skin problem but these assume importance if there are other chronic symptoms pertaining to internal body system. Skin Markers in Diabetes
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Consuming more than a cup of coffee a day is linked to a 22 per cent to 25 per cent lower risk of stroke, says a new study. Low or no coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to the study of 34,670 women (ages 49 to 83) followed for an average 10.4 years. It's too soon to change coffee-drinking habits, but the study should ease the concerns of some women, researchers noted. Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. "Therefore, even small health effects of substances in coffee may have large public health consequences," said Susanna Larsson, lead author of the study and a researcher in the Division of Nutritional Epidemiology, National Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.The study has been reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. — ANI
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They are known as the man's best friend. But scientists say dogs are more than just a faithful companion to their owners. A new study by a team from the Michigan State University found that dog owners are more likely to reach recommended fitness levels than people without a pet. People who own and walk their dogs regularly are 34 per cent more likely to hit exercise targets, they found. The findings showed that promoting dog ownership and dog walking could help many people become healthier, said Mathew Reeves who co-authored the study. "Obviously you would expect dog walkers to walk more, but we found people who walked their dog also had higher overall levels of both moderate and vigorous physical activities," says Dr Reeves. "There appears to be a strong link between owning and walking a dog and achieving higher levels of physical activity, even after accounting for the actual dog walking." For their study, the researchers used data from the Michigan Department of Community Health and found that not only did owning and walking a dog affect the amount of walking a person does but also that dog walkers were more active overall. The study showed people who walked their dogs generally walked about an hour longer per week than people who owned dogs but did not walk them, the researchers said. The study analysed the amount of leisure-time physical activity a person gets, including playing sports, exercise conditioning and recreation such as walking, dancing and gardening. It is recommended that people get at least 150 minutes of such activity a week. Dr Reeves said: "There is no magic bullet in getting people to reach those benchmarks. But owning and walking a dog has a measurable impact." He also pointed out the social aspects of owning a dog as well as the human-animal bonding has been shown to have a positive impact on quality of life. And since only about two-thirds of dog owners reported regularly walking their dogs, the authors said dog ownership represents a opportunity to increase participation in walking and overall physical activity, Dr Reeves said. — PTI
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For a stress free life
Sachin Kalra Defined simply, stress is the body's reaction to a threat or challenge resulting from a situation (called a stressor) that can be either positive or negative. Any real or imaginary threat will cause the release of a series of neurochemicals, the most familiar of which is adrenalin. Adrenalin triggers a chain of physiologic changes throughout the entire body. These changes are designed to prepare and protect us from danger. This leads to increased heart rate, shallow and more rapid breathing, increased muscle tension, and perspiration. While some people can clearly identify the stressing agent, many are not consciously aware of the fact that they are under stress. Classic symptoms of stress include the following: Physical symptoms
Physical changes when under stress may include tense muscles, pounding heart rate, cold or clammy hands, headache, sweating, dry mouth, stomach ache, heartburn, colds, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, teeth grinding, skin rash and back pain. Mental and behavioral- Irritability, anxiety, apathy, nervousness, depression, hostility, forgetfulness, confusion, short temper, overeating, under eating, overly emotional, excessive smoking/drinking and withdrawal from relationships. Other signs of stress include talking faster than normal, biting ones nails, pacing, restlessness, hyperactivity, distractibility, and trembling. Under chronic stress the person will seem tired, restless, and feel out of control. How to eliminate stress
The truth is you may not always be able to eliminate stress. However, you are capable of minimizing the magnitude of the stressful reaction upon the body. While drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and food may offer temporary relief, they can easily increase the problem. A change in your daily routine or environment can effectively reduce your stress and improve your coping strategies. Some effective coping strategies are exercising, meditation, listening to music, getting a relaxing massage, relaxing, meeting up with friends. Exercise and stress
Exercise not only improves your health and reduces stress; it also relaxes tense muscles, calms your mind and helps you to sleep. Positive benefits
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Hollywood star Kate Winslet had to take a break from acting after her Oscar win in 2009 as she wasn't ready to be creative again.
Winslet, who won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in The Reader, took her
time before picking her forthcoming project Mildred Pierce because she didn't feel
productive, reported a magazine. "I just waited until the dust had settled and I was ready to engage with my creative side again. In the last few years I've allowed myself to acknowledge the fact that I do really need my job. I need that outlet. "And so, not only did I feel good and ready, I felt good and ready to be destroyed by a role again," said Winslet. Despite now returning to work, the 35-year-old actress - who split with husband Sam Mendes last year - believes she is happier than ever, something she is "surprised" at.
During the menopausal years, gradual thinning of hair is very common and this is due to a fall in the estrogen level. Graying depends on individual characteristics and heredity also plays an important role. 
Essentially, the body is preparing itself to either confront the challenge or retreat from it (i.e. fight or flight). Stress can be linked to both external and internal factors, though it is the internal - or the way we react to external situations - that actually causes stress.