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Poor children have poorer health, educational outcomes

A new investigation conducted by UCL academics indicates that Generation Z youngsters born into the lowest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a slew of bad health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 than their more affluent classmates.

2023-03-24T16:38:50.073412+00:00 IST

Housing plays important role in disaster preparedness: Research

Researchers are particularly interested in how natural catastrophes such as hurricanes and floods influence people's dwellings in the United States.

2023-03-24T16:27:50.523126+00:00 IST

Personality, satisfaction related throughout adult lifespan

According to research published by the American Psychological Association, certain personality traits are associated with life satisfaction, and that association remains stable regardless of age, despite changes in social roles and responsibilities that people may experience throughout their adult lives.

2023-03-20T19:11:30.423208+00:00 IST

Women who work in rotating shifts are more likely to be frail

A recent study headed by York University researchers discovered a relationship between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older employees in Canada, particularly among women on rotating hours.

2023-03-19T17:17:35.586548+00:00 IST

Leaders with low self-esteem are likely to create 'toxic' stress

There is a mountain of evidence indicating stress is a primary cause of common and fatal diseases such as heart attacks, diabetes, asthma, cancer, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, memory loss, and premature ageing.

2023-03-17T07:59:13.501921+00:00 IST

Your loveable pet dog or cat might lead to restless nights: Study

According to a new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Relations, your lovely pet dog or cat may cause you to have more restless nights than others who are graced with long periods of peaceful sleep.

2023-03-17T07:51:46.856002+00:00 IST

Kids build better learning skills when taught by same teachers

According to recent research, young children who are taught by a teacher of the same ethnicity as themselves have higher learning and problem-solving skills by the age of seven.

2023-03-17T07:09:22.137265+00:00 IST

Wheat's ancient roots of viral resistance uncovered

There is a great demand for wheat varieties or cultivars that can resist the Wheat Yellow Mosaic Virus (WYMV), which periodically decimates wheat fields throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

2023-03-12T14:01:36.211207+00:00 IST

People use emojis to hide, show their feelings: Study

Researchers in Japan discovered that emojis were used to reduce the effect of negative sentiments as well as to communicate pleasant thoughts.

2023-03-05T15:18:17.289461+00:00 IST

Kindness helps people struggling with mental health issues heal

According to a recent study, people with depression or anxiety may be able to aid their own recovery by helping others. The researchers found that practising acts of kindness led to improvements that were not seen with two other therapy modalities for treating depression or anxiety.

2023-02-26T12:59:45.339477+00:00 IST

Working four days a week improves employee well-being: New Trial

In the United Kingdom, 61 organisations committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all employees during a six-month period commencing in June 2022. Furthermore, the vast majority of enterprises maintained their full-time productivity targets.

2023-02-26T05:32:26.231457+00:00 IST

Working for four days a week boosts employee wellbeing: New Trial

In the UK, 61 organisations made a commitment to a 20 per cent decrease in working hours for all employees during a six-month period beginning in June 2022. Additionally, the clear majority of businesses kept their full-time productivity goals. With 71 per cent of employees self-reporting lower levels of "burnout" and 39 per cent stating they were less stressed, data from the largest four-day working week trial in the world show dramatically lower rates of stress and illness in the workforce.

2023-02-21T09:20:57.258996+00:00 IST

Here's how women working in Indonesia are driving force of change

Women are more prevalent than men when it comes to social media influencers on Instagram and other platforms. Yet women aren't just leaders in social media; they can also lead the implementation of new sustainability and development projects in their local communities, according to a recent study published in Agriculture and Human Values.

2023-02-20T08:51:23.192823+00:00 IST

Baking to Bingeing: Make your Sunday fun, lively and relaxing

Some people prefer going out, some staying indoors. Feel free to pamper yourself on Sunday. If you don't find a company, make it even more special as it's a day for self-indulgence. Here's a list of well-known and not-so-known ways to spend your Sundays.

2023-02-18T10:08:43.370870+00:00 IST

Watching TV good for planet: Research

According to new research published in the Annals of Botany by Oxford University Press, watching nature documentaries increases people's interest in plants, potentially leading to involvement in botany and ecology.

2023-02-16T14:43:19.026684+00:00 IST

Genetic test can detect deadly bleeding disorder in dogs

A new genetic test can identify dogs at risk of a potentially fatal condition that causes excessive bleeding and bruising in the hours and days after surgery.

2023-02-15T16:11:01.606188+00:00 IST

Chat may convert peer to a pro-sustainability stance: Research

New research reveals that sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a conversation can change the opinion of someone who is dismissive of efforts to safeguard the planet.

2023-02-12T12:58:50.280310+00:00 IST

Study: Chat may help convert a peer to pro-sustainability stance

New research reveals that sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a conversation can change the opinion of someone who is dismissive of efforts to safeguard the planet.

2023-02-06T17:10:26.129634+00:00 IST

Quieter or louder office space beneficial for employees; Study

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggests that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office.

2023-02-05T12:24:12.175649+00:00 IST

Key to healthier employees might be quieter or louder office

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arizona and Kansas suggests that working at a busy coffee shop may be healthier than doing so in a quiet office.

2023-02-02T22:51:01.089055+00:00 IST

Good interaction with a friend improves well-being: Study

By the end of the day, talking to a buddy only once to catch up, have a little fun, or let them know you're thinking about them can make you happier and less stressed.

2023-02-02T22:45:45.442724+00:00 IST