Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): Feeling like leisure is wasteful and unproductive may lead to less happiness and higher levels of stress and depression, new research led by Ohio State University suggests.

2021-08-24T02:36:04.263420+00:00 IST

Food

Study finds how fructose in diet contributes to obesity

Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): According to a new study, eating fructose appears to alter cells in the digestive tract in a way that enables it to take in more nutrients. These changes could help to explain the well-known link between rising fructose consumption around the world and increased rates of obesity and certain cancers.

2021-08-23T18:46:32.565373+00:00 IST

Quirky

Online product displays can shape buying behaviour: Study

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): According to new University of California San Diego research, curated product recommendations during online shopping can change whether people buy a product they had been considering.

2021-08-23T07:04:25.549363+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study suggests cats prefer free food rather than working for it

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): During a new study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine found that cats would rather eat from a tray of easily available food rather than work out a simple puzzle to get their meal. This showed that most domestic cats choose not to work for their food, a behaviour called contra freeloading.

2021-08-22T17:00:17.784140+00:00 IST

Fitness

Prior training can accelerate muscle growth even after extended idleness: Study

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study found that skeletal muscles in mice appear to "remember" prior training, aiding muscle growth and adaptability when retrained through exercise.

2021-08-22T13:32:24.341192+00:00 IST

Relationships

Study finds team's emotions are associated with creativity

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A recent management study led by the experts at Rice University, the University of Western Australia, Bond University, and the University of Queensland investigated the effects of "team affective diversity" on team creativity.

2021-08-22T12:02:51.960223+00:00 IST

Quirky

COVID-19 pandemic has increased aggression among couples, study finds

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): In a recent experimental study, Georgia State University researchers found that the lockdown restrictions led by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in increased rates of physical and psychological aggression among couples.

2021-08-22T11:59:53.295581+00:00 IST

Food

Study finds benefits of time-restricted eating

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study by Salk scientists has shown that time-restricted eating (TRE), a dietary regimen that restricts eating to specific hours, has multiple health benefits besides weight loss. The study also shows that these benefits may depend on sex and age.

2021-08-22T09:54:09.421731+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study finds why attractive people are more likely to get hired

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management has found that beautiful people are more likely to get hired, receive better performance evaluations and get paid more -- but it's not just because of their good looks.

2021-08-22T08:47:42.024813+00:00 IST

Education

Students taking online courses during COVID got more sleep

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Different teaching strategies imposed by schools during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic differences in when and how much students slept, according to the findings of a new study.

2021-08-21T17:20:40.691754+00:00 IST

Fitness

Small changes in diet can be step towards healthier life: Study

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): A recent study by University of Michigan scientists evaluated more than 5,800 foods, ranking them by their nutritional disease burden to humans and their impact on the environment. They found that small changes in the diet could be a step towards a healthier, sustainable life.

2021-08-21T09:29:27.733193+00:00 IST

Fitness

Physical exercise modulates iron in Alzheimer's disease: Study

Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): A recent experimental study shows how regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in both the brain and the muscles. The findings also help to better understand the benefits of exercise in Alzheimer's disease.

2021-08-21T03:45:19.958890+00:00 IST

Culture

Surprise your sibling this Raksha Bandhan with these thoughtful gifting options

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Raksha Bandhan, one of the most popular Hindu festivals, is an annual occasion celebrated throughout the nation to commemorate the special bond between siblings. This year the auspicious day will fall on August 22.

2021-08-20T12:31:01.636238+00:00 IST