Lifestyle

Study emphasises on how positive parent-child relationships reduce risk of youth vaping

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): According to a study by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine physician-scientists, children who set goals for their future and those with strong parental support are less likely to use e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.

2021-08-01T16:55:47.994071+00:00 IST

People show more leniency towards loved ones when they misbehave

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that when people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones might judge them less harshly compared to a stranger who committed the same transgressions. However, this leniency may come at the cost of own sense of self-worth.

2021-08-01T09:53:36.367779+00:00 IST

Study finds if testosterone influence success

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): New research has found little evidence that testosterone meaningfully influences life chances for men or women.

2021-07-31T17:36:04.673907+00:00 IST

Past climate change 'tipping points' can help us prepare for future: Study

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): Of all the creatures on Earth, humans manipulate their environments the most. But, how far can we push it before something drastic happens? Scientists are calling for a better understanding of past extreme climate change events in an attempt to anticipate future changes.

2021-07-31T17:10:06.383607+00:00 IST

Study suggests motivation depends on how brain processes fatigue

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): Wondering how do we decide whether or not an activity which requires work is worth the effort? Researchers at the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford have found that the willingness to work is not static, and depends upon the fluctuating rhythms of fatigue.

2021-07-31T16:16:36.795738+00:00 IST

Following healthy lifestyle might mitigate high genetic risk of cancer

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers from the American Association for Cancer Research explored how consumers' lifestyles can impact their risk of developing cancer, even in individuals with a high genetic risk.

2021-07-31T11:42:27.930358+00:00 IST

Longer breaks during learning lead to more stable activation patterns in brain: Study

Berlin [Germany], July 30 (ANI): Many of us have experienced the following: the day before an exam, we try to cram a huge amount of information into our brain. But just as quickly as we acquired it, the knowledge we have painstakingly gained is gone again.

2021-07-30T17:54:28.758741+00:00 IST

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Mohit Chauhan, others pay tributes to brave hearts

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Singer Mohit Chauhan, Feel Crew dance group, Shillong Chamber Choir including Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and the Indian Navy Band were among the ones who performed and paid homage to the martyrs of Kargil War here on Saturday.

2019-07-27T17:48:35.293862+00:00 IST

3000 years of Indian poetry translated into Italian

Rome [Italy], July 27 (ANI): The Italian edition of '100 Great Indian Poems', edited by India's Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros Abhay Kumar, was published by Edizioni Efesto here.

2019-07-27T03:12:09.416736+00:00 IST

Indian celebs steal the show at Qatar Cultural and Literature Festival

Qatar, Doha 13th July (ANI): Author Chetan Bhagat, singer Mika Singh, actor-poet Piyush Mishra were among those from India who participated in the two-day long Qatar Cultural and Literature Festival that concluded here on Friday.

2019-07-13T12:14:23.711979+00:00 IST

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People are more forgiving when their loved ones misbehave: Study

Washington [US], July 30 (ANI): When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may judge them less harshly than they would judge a stranger who committed the same transgressions, but that leniency may come at the cost of the judger's own sense of self-worth, according to a new study.

2021-07-30T14:50:25.955957+00:00 IST

Food

Millet-based diet may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, help manage blood glucose levels

Washington [US], July 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that eating a millet-based diet can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

2021-07-30T14:23:06.302697+00:00 IST

Fashion

Dolly Parton's first-ever fragrance launched

Washington [US], July 30 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has launched her first-ever fragrance and the star feels that it 'smells like heaven'.

2021-07-30T11:24:10.729265+00:00 IST

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Does testosterone influence success? Not much, study suggests

Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): With the Tokyo Olympics underway, higher testosterone has often been linked to sporting success and other kinds of success too. But beyond sport, new research has found little evidence that testosterone meaningfully influences life chances for men or women.

2021-07-29T14:04:55.175398+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study links second-hand marijuana smoke exposure to respiratory infections in children

Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): Children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke, according to a new study.

2021-07-29T13:53:44.909898+00:00 IST

Fashion

National Lipstick Day 2021: Reinventing lipstick in the era of masks

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Remember those Monday mornings when you dressed up, put on your makeup, and rushed to work? It feels like a chapter from one of your old history textbooks, doesn't it? The pandemic has changed our lives in ways we never even imagined - and our relationship with the world of makeup is no exception.

2021-07-29T13:07:44.597675+00:00 IST

Fitness

Postmenopausal women can dance their way to better health: Study

Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): Women often struggle with managing their weight and other health risk factors, such as high cholesterol, once they transition through menopause. A new study suggests that dancing may effectively lower cholesterol levels, improve fitness and body composition and in the process, improve self-esteem.

2021-07-28T11:07:54.490127+00:00 IST

Fitness

Motivation depends on how brain processes fatigue: Study

London [UK], July 28 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Birmingham and the University of Oxford have shown that the willingness to work is not static, and depends upon the fluctuating rhythms of fatigue.

2021-07-28T10:51:25.773102+00:00 IST

Food

Eating for hunger or pleasure? Regulating feeding behaviours involves different brain circuits

Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): Many times we eat, not because we are hungry, but because of social pressures or because the food is so appetising, that, even though we are full, we just want another bite.

2021-07-27T17:45:44.795111+00:00 IST

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Older people are worse at learning to self-help, but just as good learning to help others

Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): Older adults may be slower to learn actions and behaviours that benefit themselves, but a new research shows they are just as capable as younger people of learning behaviours that benefit others.

2021-07-27T13:19:55.820267+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study suggests volunteers with lower wealth experience greater health gains

Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): Volunteering formally during later life is beneficial for both physical and psychological well-being. Research also suggests that older adults with key advantages, such as wealth, are more likely to volunteer and reap its benefits.

2021-07-27T13:04:47.224488+00:00 IST

Parenting

Goal-setting, positive parent-child relationships reduce risk of youth vaping

Washington [US], July 26 (ANI): Adolescents who set goals for their future and those with strong parental support are less likely to use e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, according to a study by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine physician-scientists.

2021-07-26T12:15:17.557321+00:00 IST

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Disagreement may be a way to make online content spread faster, further: Study

Florida [US], July 26 (ANI): Disagreement seems to spread online posts faster and further than agreement, according to a new study from the University of Central Florida.

2021-07-26T11:07:05.030634+00:00 IST

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Angry voters are result of angry politicians: Study

Washington [US], July 25 (ANI): According to research led by political scientists from Colorado, politicians might have good reason to turn to angry rhetoric. This strategy seems to work, at least in the short term.

2021-07-25T15:02:37.741099+00:00 IST