Lifestyle

Self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults, suggests study

Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): The findings of a study suggest that self-control, the ability to contain one's own thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and to work toward goals with a plan, is one of the personality traits that makes a child ready for school. And, it turns out, ready for life as well.

2021-01-06T10:19:23.740076+00:00 IST

Traditional masculinity stereotypes may help explain support for Trump: Study

Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): A new research has found that idealized forms of masculinity among men like power, influence, and invulnerability may help explain the support Donald Trump got in the 2016 presidential election.

2021-01-05T17:56:03.978310+00:00 IST

Here's how diet, lifestyle guidelines can greatly reduce gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], January 5 (ANI): A large-scale, longstanding study of diet, lifestyle, and health has found that by adhering to specific guidelines, women can reduce more than one-third of the incidence of symptoms.

2021-01-05T16:09:22.348813+00:00 IST

For kids with behavioural issues, focusing on diversion yields positive results: Study

Cleveland [Ohio], January 5 (ANI): Researchers found that focusing on diversion -- instead of detention -- yields positive results for youth with behavioural health issues.

2021-01-05T09:59:43.978453+00:00 IST

Increase in pleasurable effects of alcohol over time can predict alcohol use disorder

Chicago (Illinois) [USA], January 5 (ANI): A new study out of the University of Chicago Medicine following young adult drinkers for 10 years has found that individuals who reported the highest sensitivity to alcohol's pleasurable and rewarding effects at the start of the trial were more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder (AUD) over the course of the study.

2021-01-05T09:43:41.233520+00:00 IST

Good news for people with wanderlust: Frequent travellers 7 pc happier

Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): People dreaming of travel post-COVID-19 now have some scientific data to support their wanderlust. A recent study has found that frequent travellers are happier with their lives than people who don't travel at all.

2021-01-04T15:23:34.644202+00:00 IST

Vaping combined with smoking is as harmful as smoking cigarettes alone

Dallas [US], January 4 (ANI): A new research has revealed that the effects of vaping when combined with smoking cigarettes, results in similar health effects to that of smoking regular cigarettes.

2021-01-04T13:13:41.166877+00:00 IST

Culture

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Bhramara dance festival: Taking traditional art forms to the youth

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 26 (ANI): Taking on the challenge of maintaining traditional art forms, the Bhramara Festival of Dance is all set to connect with the youth in a dynamic and fun format.

2018-11-26T11:19:13.034741+00:00 IST

Love and liberation smear streets of Delhi at 11th Queer Pride parade

New Delhi, [India] Nov 25 (ANI): New Delhi's Tolstoy Marg saw members from the LGBTQIA+ community in a celebratory mood as they indulged in the 11th Queer Pride parade which came after the Supreme Court's landmark judgment decriminalizing homosexuality. People danced to the tunes of mirth and celebration.

2018-11-25T17:41:11.021559+00:00 IST

Sanchi: 66th Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival commences

Sanchi, (Madhya Pradesh) [India] Nov 24 (ANI): The city of Sanchi has geared up for the 66th edition of Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival.

2018-11-24T18:15:59.105608+00:00 IST

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Food

Try these appetizing dishes for warm winter meal

New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): As the winter season is intensifying the degree of its icy-cold temperature, the need for warmth and comfort food is increasing.

2021-01-03T12:44:37.333109+00:00 IST

Food

Study reveals highest levels of microplastics are present in molluscs seafood

London [UK], January 3 (ANI): A study conducted by researchers from the Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull has claimed that among all seafood; mussels, oysters, and scallops hold the highest level of microplastic due to contamination of water bodies.

2021-01-03T04:18:08.601619+00:00 IST

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Study suggests dating apps don't destroy love

Geneva [Switzerland], January 2 (ANI): A novel study has shown that people who met their partners on dating applications have often stronger long-term relationship goals and that these new ways of meeting people encourage socio-educational and geographical mixing.

2021-01-02T08:29:13.877563+00:00 IST

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In social media safety messages, the pictures should match the words, finds study

Washington [US], January 2 (ANI): When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviour, it's critical to make sure the words match the pictures, according to a new study.

2021-01-01T18:38:51.031189+00:00 IST

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Study suggests link between word choices and extraverts

Washington [US], December 31 (ANI): A study by a team of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) psychologists has found a link between extraverts and their word choices.

2020-12-31T08:28:33.616063+00:00 IST

Relationships

Swiss study suggests dating apps don't destroy love

Geneva [Switzerland], December 31 (ANI): Contrary to earlier concerns, a novel has shown that people who met their partners on dating applications have often stronger long-term relationship goals and that these new ways of meeting people encourage socio-educational and geographical mixing.

2020-12-31T03:47:51.197001+00:00 IST

Quirky

Frailty associated with higher mortality for women awaiting liver transplants

Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): Women awaiting liver transplants in the United States are known to be about one-third more likely than men to become too ill to undergo surgery or die before receiving a liver.

2020-12-30T17:45:24.215056+00:00 IST

Culture

Yearender 2020: Celebration of festivals affected adversely amid COVID-19

New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the world, people around the globe restricted their enthusiasm to celebrate festivals this year.

2020-12-30T09:03:23.928327+00:00 IST

Fitness

College football players: Underestimating risk of injury and concussion

Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): College football players may underestimate their risk of injury and concussion, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.

2020-12-30T02:57:47.978768+00:00 IST

Culture

One psychedelic experience may lessen trauma of racial injustice

Washington [US], December 29 (ANI): A single positive experience on a psychedelic drug may help reduce stress, depression and anxiety symptoms in Black, Indigenous and people of colour whose encounters with racism have had lasting harm, a new study suggests.

2020-12-29T09:03:00.811536+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study finds music-induced emotions can be predicted from brain scans

Turku [Finland], December 29 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Turku have discovered what type of neural mechanisms are the basis for emotional responses to music.

2020-12-29T02:18:42.874859+00:00 IST

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Covering faces around kids would not help mask emotions: Study

Washington [US], December 27 (ANI): The proliferation of face coverings in order to keep a check on Covid-19, isn't keeping children from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study.

2020-12-27T16:19:21.185008+00:00 IST

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Casual smoking can lead to nicotine addiction, says study

Washington [US], December 27 (ANI): According to diagnostic criteria, even those who consider themselves to be casual smokers might be addicted to cigarettes.

2020-12-27T13:08:47.943170+00:00 IST

Fitness

Fitness apps, wearable activity trackers boost physical activity levels

Washington [US], December 26 (ANI): A review and a pooled data analysis has found that smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers do help boost physical activity levels.

2020-12-26T08:56:50.802461+00:00 IST