Lifestyle

Study finds personality traits relate to being a morning or evening person

Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the University of Warwick, there is a definite link between sleep patterns and personality, and a specific set of personality traits come together to fit the morning person type.

2021-06-28T14:14:09.854238+00:00 IST

Study finds paid parental leave is favoured by people globally

Ohio [US], June 28 (ANI): Even though the United States is the only one amongst the developed nations that do not guarantee paid leave to parents after childbirth, recent findings suggest that it does endorse providing paid leaves to them nearly as much as people from other countries.

2021-06-28T14:13:17.853444+00:00 IST

Study reveals best fabric combos for cloth masks

Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): Cloth face masks have become one of the most essential things to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. And for some people, they have also become a fashion statement, with many fabric choices available. But have you ever thought about how effective are they, especially in containing a sneeze?

2021-06-28T11:18:14.370414+00:00 IST

Women experiencing pregnancy difficulties can make improved choices by using online coaching: Study

Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): A new study suggested that in the period before and shortly after women become pregnant, they can improve their lifestyle behaviours by using personalised coaching through a smartphone.

2021-06-27T14:50:13.279707+00:00 IST

Study finds how dream job and job you get are connected

Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): A study led by a team of international researchers reported the existence of important discrepancies between young people's dream jobs and employment realities.

2021-06-27T10:54:56.214180+00:00 IST

Fortifying tea with folate, vitamin B12 could help tackle health issues in women: Study

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): A study has found a new way to fortify tea in order to tackle health issues in women with chronic nutritional deficiencies.

2021-06-27T10:53:07.834198+00:00 IST

Study suggests mask-wearing might lead to increased social anxiety

Ontario [Canada], June 26 (ANI): People who have social anxiety might experience increased distress due to mask-wearing during and even after the coronavirus pandemic, according to the findings of a recent study.

2021-06-26T16:59:12.451037+00:00 IST

Culture

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'Planet nahi toh future nahi': Children raise awareness this World Environment Day

New Delhi (India), June 5 (ANI): 'You'll die of old age... I'll die of climate change,' was the hard-hitting message that young environmentalists decided to put across this World Environment Day.

2019-06-05T08:03:18.152115+00:00 IST

Etihad Airways stations Ramadan Fridge in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 24 (ANI): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, marked the blessed month of Ramadan with the launch of the Etihad Ramadan Fridge.

2019-05-24T16:50:23.685170+00:00 IST

Devotees celebrate Buddha Purnima

Gaya (Bihar) [India], May 18 (ANI): Devotees across the country celebrated Budh Purnima today to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.

2019-05-18T09:22:57.113342+00:00 IST

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Culture

Social change can be promoted by actively addressing inequalities

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): In a new study researchers tried to find what does it take for people to commit to taking action to promote social equality? And how might this differ for people from advantaged and disadvantaged groups?

2021-06-26T11:16:08.907976+00:00 IST

Quirky

Research explores link between dream job and job you get

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): A University of Houston psychology researcher believes that when it comes to career aspirations for teenagers, it's best to shoot for the moon, so one can at least land in the stars. The truth is the moon may sometimes be unreachable.

2021-06-25T18:24:39.830561+00:00 IST

Food

Serving larger portions of vegetables may promote vegetable intake in kids: Study

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): It can be difficult to get kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables during the meal.

2021-06-25T13:29:29.154921+00:00 IST

Parenting

Parents of children with complex medical conditions more likely to have mental health issues

Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Parents of children with the most complex medical conditions are more likely to report poor or fair mental health and struggle to find community help, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Golisano Children's Hospital.

2021-06-25T02:36:40.046514+00:00 IST

Others

Adolescent marijuana, alcohol use didn't decline much during coronavirus pandemic: Survey

Washington [US] June 25 (ANI): According to a new survey of 12th graders in the United States, adolescent marijuana usage and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances' perceived availability.

2021-06-24T20:56:52.703681+00:00 IST

Quirky

Powerful people less likely to be understanding when mistakes are made: Study

Washington [US] June 24 (ANI): According to a new study, those with power, such as the wealthy are more likely to blame others for having shortcomings and they are also less troubled by reports of inequality.

2021-06-24T13:22:16.091176+00:00 IST

Fitness

Listening to music while running combats mental fatigue: Study

Washington [US] June 24 (ANI): Listening to music while running might be the key to improving people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued, a new study suggested.

2021-06-24T12:51:50.609746+00:00 IST

Food

Food protein can eliminate pungency, bitterness of extra virgin olive oil

Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): Researchers at Monell Chemical Senses Center have been investigating the potential health-promoting qualities of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for decades, including its possible medicinal value for preventing cancer, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular disease, as part of the well-known Mediterranean diet.

2021-06-24T03:02:16.822045+00:00 IST

Others

New study shows kit clashes in football matches affect performance

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study show that response times of footballers is slowed down when part of the kit worn by both teams is of the same colour.

2021-06-23T17:37:06.064769+00:00 IST

Food

Study suggests schools should strive to improve students' food literacy

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study stressed that food literacy, which means understanding the impact of food choices on our health, environment, and economy should be a priority for K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

2021-06-23T16:50:20.864371+00:00 IST

Fitness

Open learning spaces do not increase children's physical activity: Study

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, open learning spaces are not directly associated with the physical activity of students in grades three and five, even though more breaks from the sedentary time were observed in open learning spaces compared to conventional classrooms.

2021-06-23T13:10:36.637649+00:00 IST

Beauty

Study finds quantitative evidence that stress turns hair gray

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found the first quantitative evidence linking psychological stress to graying hair in people.

2021-06-23T11:24:09.840638+00:00 IST

Relationships

Men who perceive marriage as unsuccessful are at high risk for premature death: Study

Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Dissatisfaction with married life raises the risk of dying from a cerebrovascular accident. A new study has revealed that perceiving marriage as unsuccessful is a significant predictor of death from a CVA and premature death among men, no less than well-known risk factors such as smoking and lack of physical activity.

2021-06-22T11:53:40.092300+00:00 IST

Relationships

Blaming pandemic for stress leaves couples happier: Study

Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): A new study has found that when couples blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for their stress, they were happier in their relationships.

2021-06-22T09:12:34.372451+00:00 IST