Lifestyle

Study links flavoured cigarette ban to reduced smoking among youths

Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): Flavored cigarette ban was linked to a significant reduction in smoking among youth and young adults, according to recent research led by George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services.

2020-07-19T09:48:48.303623+00:00 IST

Study suggests loneliness alters brain's social network

Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): Loneliness alters how the brain represents relationships, according to a new research published in The Journal of Neuroscience.

2020-07-18T16:09:00.340360+00:00 IST

Mundane decisions, actions can be 'misremembered' as done, study explains

Illinois [USA], July 18 (ANI): It is not a rare thing that people often forget to take daily medication or respond to that one email which they have been meaning to send at one point. New research has now found a reason as to why this happens.

2020-07-18T13:32:59.592004+00:00 IST

Considering meditation and yoga as adjunctive treatment for COVID-19: Study

New York [USA], July 18 (ANI): A recent study explores the healing benefits of yoga and meditation practices as potential adjunctive treatments of COVID-19 in peer-reviewed journal JACM, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

2020-07-18T12:02:37.932908+00:00 IST

Housing conditions affect cardiovascular health risks

Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): A recent study has shown that the people who are homeless may experience 60-70% higher rates of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, compared to the general population

2020-07-18T10:50:34.353459+00:00 IST

Study suggests money-saving gifts make people feel ashamed

Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): If you are planning to gift a money-saving gift to your loved one, chances are that they will react negatively to it, as per a recent study. The study suggests that people reacted negatively to gifts that they were told - or that they inferred - were given to help them save money.

2020-07-18T10:48:34.301827+00:00 IST

Animal proteins more effective in building ageing muscles: Study

London [UK], July 18 (ANI): New research shows that animal proteins are more effective than plant proteins in supporting the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass with advancing age.

2020-07-18T08:35:06.774872+00:00 IST

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Google celebrates Oskar Schlemmer's 130th birthday

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 04 (ANI): Google on Tuesday paid tribute to German, sculptor, painter, designer, and choreographer Oskar Schlemmer on his 130th birth anniversary.

2018-09-04T00:52:53.771029+00:00 IST

Jaipur Youth Festival: Be ready to face challenges, says Rajyavardhan Rathore

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Sep 01 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore while speaking at the Jaipur Youth Festival stressed upon the need for youth to be ready to face challenges and urged them to give their 100 per cent.

2018-09-01T17:41:35.790440+00:00 IST

Gender-diverse boards better at protecting work environment

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 31 (ANI): Turns out, organizations with a more balanced mix of men and women on their board of directors are better at protecting the environment and less likely to be sued for environmental law violations, a new study has revealed.

2018-08-31T17:31:23.944995+00:00 IST

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Food

Study suggests low-carb diet for people with high cholesterol

Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): People with hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disorder that causes people to have cholesterol levels two-four times higher than the average person) should eliminate, or reduce carbohydrates from their diet instead of fats, according to recent research.

2020-07-18T07:14:39.620385+00:00 IST

Food

Turmeric could have antiviral properties

Washington D.C. [USA], July 17 (ANI): Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found.

2020-07-17T16:30:06.530937+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study links regular physical activity to cognitive development in children

Tokyo [Japan], July 17 (ANI): Physical activity is linked to better cognitive ability, which is in turn related to academic performance in school. As per the new study, physical activities can enhance cognitive functions especially in those who have the most room for improvement.

2020-07-17T14:37:39.205467+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study links meditation to lower cardiovascular risk

California [USA], July 17 (ANI): Meditation was linked to lower cardiovascular risk in a data analysis that looked at data of more than 61,000 survey participants.

2020-07-17T12:57:31.791726+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study suggests living environment may be key to longevity

Washington D.C. [USA], July 17 (ANI): The environment where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age (person who has reached the age of 100 years), suggests a recent study.

2020-07-17T12:36:16.666632+00:00 IST

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'Eat-More-Ji!': Amul celebrates World Emoji Day with new comic strip

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Dairy brand Amul marked the World Emoji Day on Friday by dedicating a doodle with a creative comic strip.

2020-07-17T11:45:40.248086+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study stresses importance of physical activity among older people

Sao Paula [Brazil], July 17 (ANI): Older adults who do not engage in regular exercise may become prone to chronic diseases, weakened muscles and frailty, according to a recent study.

2020-07-17T10:39:03.837939+00:00 IST

Fitness

Flavoured cigarette ban significantly reduced smoking among youth, young adults: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], July 17 (ANI): New research led by George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services has found that the flavored cigarette ban was linked to a significant reduction in smoking among youth and young adults.

2020-07-17T10:02:30.094375+00:00 IST

Parenting

Painting develops children's cognitive, artistic abilities: Study

Tokyo [Japan], July 16 (ANI): A new research, using digital image analysis technology, has shed light on some of the challenges children face when representing their imaginations through the medium of paint.

2020-07-16T16:59:47.184979+00:00 IST

Fitness

This is how you should fast for weight loss

Chicago [USA], July 16 (ANI): Two daily fasting diets, also known as time-restricted feeding diets, are effective for weight loss, according to a new study published by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

2020-07-16T09:18:37.111134+00:00 IST

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New research highlights increased loneliness in over-70s during COVID-19 pandemic

Dublin [Ireland], July 15 (ANI): A new report examines issues of loneliness and social isolation in older adults. The report offers fresh insight into the experiences of those over 70 who were advised to 'cocoon' as part of public health measures to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

2020-07-15T16:24:24.466846+00:00 IST

Food

Study reveals high-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

Washington D.C. [USA], July 15 (ANI): A recent study has found that combining Western diet and antibiotic use may become a pre- irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) risk factor.

2020-07-15T14:33:11.058787+00:00 IST

Fashion

Ahead of World Tattoo Day: Body art enthusiasts' dilemma deepens, amidst COVID-19 pandemic

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): With the number of coronavirus cases skyrocketing each day, people's wait to indulge in body-art activities doesn't seems to end anytime soon just like the ongoing pandemic.

2020-07-15T13:51:45.151821+00:00 IST

Fitness

Yoga, physical activity in addition to treatment can help minimise chronic low back pain: Study

Boston [USA], July 15 (ANI): Yoga and physical therapy show a promising result among people who are already taking pain medication to treat their condition and those who did not fear that exercise would make their back pain worse, according to a new study.

2020-07-15T12:57:13.240346+00:00 IST