Lifestyle

US women experienced increased pregnancy stress during pandemic: Study

Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): COVID-19 has created new problems for pregnant women in the United States, a group that already faced the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world even before the pandemic, suggested the findings of recent research.

2021-03-17T09:19:08.485664+00:00 IST

Fitness leads to better burning of fat: Study

Somerset [UK], March 16 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by a team of sports nutritionists suggested that females who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise, in comparison to men.

2021-03-16T18:23:40.436254+00:00 IST

Survey reveals values kids learn from popular shows

California [US], March 16 (ANI): A new report by the University of California, Los Angeles assesses the values emphasized by television programs popular with tweens over each decade from 1967 to 2017, charting how 16 values have waxed and waned during those 50 years.

2021-03-16T02:58:13.281759+00:00 IST

Pandemic has negatively impacted teens' mental health, says National Poll

Michigan [US], March 15 (ANI): For teens, pandemic restrictions resulted in restrictions included months of virtual school, less time with friends and cancelling activities like sports, band concerts, for the ones who rely on social connections for emotional support, the COVID-19 induced lockdown may have taken a heavy toll on mental health, a new national poll suggests.

2021-03-15T12:18:57.882466+00:00 IST

Grammys 2021 red carpet: Stars bring their fashion A-game to music's biggest night

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): Music's biggest night is officially in full swing! Although the event looks a little different this time owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that doesn't mean it's anything short of spectacular.

2021-03-15T00:46:31.844391+00:00 IST

Lizzo rocks a seafoam green dress at 2021 Grammys

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): American singer and songwriter Lizzo, who is a celebrator of body positivity, arrived at the 2021 Grammy ceremony making her way to everyone's best-dressed list.

2021-03-15T00:46:01.534931+00:00 IST

Megan Thee Stallion stuns in orange gown at 2021 Grammys

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): Megan Thee Stallion glowed up the 2021 Grammy Awards red carpet looking like an absolute music royalty as the rapper arrived at the ceremony.

2021-03-15T00:17:26.684898+00:00 IST

Culture

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'Bharat Parv 2019'- a melange of India’s rich culture, tradition and history

New Delhi [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Marking the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation- Mahatma Gandhi, the fourth edition of ‘Bharat Parv’ 2019 showcasing the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’ is being observed at the backdrop of the iconic Red Fort in the national capital that is witnessing huge turnout of visitors from nook and corner of the country.

2019-02-01T10:10:23.507535+00:00 IST

In Surat temple devotees offer live crabs to Lord Shiva

SSurat (Gujarat) [India], Jan 31 (ANI): Flowers, fruits, milk, sweets or coconuts are among popular offerings made by devotees to resident deities at Hindu temples. However, at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Gujarat city of Surat, the faithful have found an unusual way to pay their tributes with live crabs.

2019-01-31T18:05:51.947036+00:00 IST

Flower exhibition held in Tripura to revitalize floriculture

Tripura (Agartala) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Indian state of Tripura, known worldwide for its production of sweet pine apple and rubber, is now gradually making a mark in the floriculture sector. To encourage floriculture among the new generation womenfolk, a flower exhibition-cum-competition was recently held in the state.

2019-01-31T16:36:10.258063+00:00 IST

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Fashion

Mickey Guyton dazzles at Grammys 2021

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): American country music artist Mickey Guyton, who is a first-time nominee and is going to perform at Grammys 2021, arrived at the award ceremony looking her fashionable best.

2021-03-15T00:02:55.845092+00:00 IST

Food

Rise in eating disorders noticed during COVID-19 induced lockdown: Study

Washington DC [US], March 14 (ANI): The COVID-19 induced lockdown could be linked to an increase in symptoms associated with eating disorders, suggest the findings of new research.

2021-03-14T17:51:30.590480+00:00 IST

Fitness

Heart attack cases reported more frequently in women than men: Study

Washington DC [US], March 14 (ANI): A recent study presented at ESC Acute Cardiovascular Care 2021 -- an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) -- found that chest pain is misdiagnosed in women more frequently than in men. The research likewise found that ladies with chest torment were more probable than men to stand by more than 12 hours prior to looking for clinical assistance.

2021-03-14T16:30:11.449314+00:00 IST

Quirky

Fertility patients have lower uneasiness levels than pregnant ladies during COVID-19: Study

Tokyo [Japan], March 14 (ANI): An online study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports found that pregnant women had higher levels of anxiety compared to fertility patients during the Covid pandemic.

2021-03-14T14:31:31.483758+00:00 IST

Travel

Scientist suggests Hawaii best place on planet to experience rainbows

Honolulu [Hawaii], March 14 (ANI): An atmospheric scientist from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa recently suggested that Hawaii is the best place on Earth to experience the wonder of rainbows, due to its location and climatic factors.

2021-03-14T11:40:23.459853+00:00 IST

Food

Study finds that eating healthy plant-based diet reduces stroke risk

Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggests that decreasing intakes of lesser healthy foods like refined grains or added sugars and eating a healthy, plant-based diet may help in reducing stroke risk by up to 10 per cent.

2021-03-14T09:51:44.605476+00:00 IST

Others

Women invested more energy in household tasks than men during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): A study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic women, particularly moms, invested more energy in household tasks, such as childcare and family tasks than men.

2021-03-13T18:41:12.951111+00:00 IST

Fitness

Wearing face mask during exercise is safe, says study

Washington DC [US], March 13 (ANI): A new research by European Respiratory Journal claims that wearing a face mask during an intense workout is safe for healthy people and could reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading at indoor gyms.

2021-03-13T17:22:23.682771+00:00 IST

Lifestyle

Attitudes based on feelings, emotions can stand test of time: Study

Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): People's attitudes can change frequently or last a lifetime depending on the topic, as per a new research by Association for Psychological Science. It also revealed that attitudes based on feelings and emotions can also stand the test of time.

2021-03-13T16:08:12.854010+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study: Birds learn to avoid flashy, hard-to-catch butterflies and their lookalikes

Florida [US], March 12 (ANI): The showy colors of some butterflies could advertise their speed and nimbleness, much like a coat of bright yellow paint on a sports car. A new study by Florida Museum of Natural History shows birds can learn to recognize these visual cues, avoiding not only butterflies they have failed to nab in the past but similar-looking species as well.

2021-03-12T17:40:39.357172+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study suggests heart attack diagnosis missed in women more often than in men

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): Chest pain is misdiagnosed in women more frequently than in men, according to new research. The study also found that women with chest pain were more likely than men to wait over 12 hours before seeking medical help.

2021-03-12T09:38:54.898688+00:00 IST

Culture

Amity Youth Festival 2021 inaugurated by Om Birla

New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): Amity Youth Festival (AYF) 2021, which is being held virtually, kick-started on Thursday for both university and school students. The theme for the festival this year is "Creatively Engaging Youth: With Students, For Students, By Students".

2021-03-12T07:13:28.670062+00:00 IST

Food

Lower stress levels lead to lesser consumption of fast food

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggested that overweight low-income mothers of younger kids, after participating in a study, ate lesser fast-food meals and high-fat snacks.

2021-03-12T06:06:05.936554+00:00 IST

Fitness

Pregnant women have higher anxiety levels compared to fertility patients, finds online survey

Sendai [Japan], March 11 (ANI): Pregnant women had higher levels of anxiety compared to fertility patients during the Covid pandemic, according to the findings of an online survey in Japan.

2021-03-11T18:15:15.082608+00:00 IST