Lifestyle

Year ender: 5 fashion trends that defined 2022

2022 was a year of many fashion trends coming back with some new ones being embraced. There were many fashion trends that defined the year and some of them looked promising enough to stay relevant for quite some time. So as we near the end of the year, let's take a walk down the streets of the unique fashion items that made 2022 a trendsetter in its own way.

2022-12-31T16:04:58.993472+00:00 IST

Researchers find how women burn fat even after menopause

It is believed that women's capacity to utilise fat as a fuel is compromised by the oestrogen deficit that results from menopause. According to a study done at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyvaskyla, neither menopausal status nor blood oestrogen levels reliably predict how quickly middle-aged women can burn fat either at rest or working out. Increased fat utilisation did not translate into improved glucose tolerance.

2022-12-31T11:31:23.061917+00:00 IST

Research shows the role empathy may play in music

Can people who understand the emotions of others better interpret emotions conveyed through music? A new study by an international team of researchers suggests that abilities are linked.

2022-12-30T23:29:22.429817+00:00 IST

Perfectionists are more likely to burn out: Study

The study highlights some of the warning signs of burnout and suggests that people who tend to be perfectionists are more likely to veer into burnout due to their own 'unrelenting standards'.

2022-12-30T18:19:41.220874+00:00 IST

Fashion show organised in Shimla ahead of Winter Carnival 2023

National Level Winter Carnival is all set to be held in Manali from January 2. Winter Queen competition will be cynosure of this carnival. On Thursday, ahead of the winter carnival, beauty pageant organisers held a fashion show for auditions in Shimla. Models and participants gathered and participated in a fashion show and displayed their talents.

2022-12-29T18:04:45.896402+00:00 IST

New Year's Eve: Follow these 5 tips to make your bash memorable

New Year's eve calls for an unforgettable celebration and whether you celebrate it as a couple, a small family, or with friends - you need to ensure that the New Year's Eve party is an unforgettable event.

2022-12-29T15:46:41.393892+00:00 IST

Rava cake to Biryani! Serve these dishes at your New Year's party

It's time to say goodbye to 2022 in the most pleasant manner possible by hosting a feast because the new year is just around the corner. Good music, scrumptious snacks, and drinks are essential for a successful New Year's Eve party. That means you have your work cut out for you while planning the perfect New Year party menu.

2022-12-29T01:05:47.787288+00:00 IST

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Fitness

Stress does not lead to loss of self-control in eating disorders

A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control, leading to binge-eating, in response to stress. The findings of the Cambridge-led research are published today in the Journal of Neuroscience.

2022-12-29T00:12:01.725439+00:00 IST

Fitness

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022: Know everything

The world celebrates December 27 as International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022. This day promotes the value of epidemic prevention, preparedness, and collaboration by encouraging all individuals, institutions, and governments to properly prepare their population in line with national contexts and priorities through educational and awareness-raising activities.

2022-12-28T01:21:12.867932+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study finds stress accelerates immune aging

Stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination, accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study.

2022-12-27T23:14:23.289669+00:00 IST

Fashion

Kim Kardashian opens up about Balenciaga controversy

On Monday, Kim opened up about the whole Balenciaga controversy. She said it was tough having to deal with that situation knowing that "no matter what you can't win."

2022-12-27T18:15:28.015787+00:00 IST

Quirky

5 New Year resolutions almost everyone makes but doesn't follow!

Every year people make new year's resolutions and while the intent is to follow and live by them throughout them, very few of them actually materialise. While there are some new ones, some simply are carried forward every year. As we are about to step into 2023, let's take a look at some resolutions that people make almost every year but fail to follow through on.

2022-12-27T16:26:40.954511+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study finds purpose behind spontaneous baby movements

According to new research led by the University of Tokyo, spontaneous, random baby movements aid the development of their sensorimotor system.

2022-12-27T10:08:06.454456+00:00 IST

Fitness

Women burn fat even after menopause: Research

The estrogen deficiency following menopause is thought to impair women's ability to use fat as an energy source. A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyvaskyla shows that menopausal state or blood estrogen levels do not clearly determine the rate at middle-aged women are able to use fat at rest or during exercise. Higher fat utilization did not indicate better glucose tolerance.

2022-12-27T00:07:09.817147+00:00 IST

Quirky

Music helps to treat substance use disorders in men: Research

In Peru, music heals more than the soul. Traditional songs, known as icaros, are part of a treatment process for men rehabilitating from drug and alcohol addictions.

2022-12-26T18:03:48.943172+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study suggests people sleep least from early 30s to early 50s

A new study led by UCL, University of East Anglia and University of Lyon researchers has found that people sleep less in mid-adulthood than they do in early and late adulthood.

2022-12-26T10:02:57.756304+00:00 IST

Food

Study: Drinking coffee daily linked to risk of heart disease

Researchers revealed two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in people with severe high blood pressure (defined as 160/100 mm Hg or higher), but not in those with high blood pressure that is not considered severe.

2022-12-25T17:34:25.579771+00:00 IST

Quirky

Scientists study 155 new genes to see how humans evolve

Nearly 7 million years ago, modern humans diverged from our chimpanzee ancestors, yet we have since continued to evolve. Within the human lineage, 155 novel genes that spontaneously developed from little fragments of our DNA have been discovered. A handful of these "microgenes" are projected to be linked to human-specific disorders, and some of these novel genes are thought to have their origins in the early evolution of mammals.

2022-12-25T14:50:16.434152+00:00 IST

Quirky

Characters' actions in movie scripts reflect gender stereotypes

Researchers have developed a novel machine-learning framework that uses scene descriptions in movie scripts to automatically recognize different characters' actions.

2022-12-25T10:58:14.786713+00:00 IST

Education

Study suggests gender bias deters men from some career paths

Men are less likely to seek careers in early education and some other fields traditionally associated with women because of male gender bias in those fields, according to recent research.

2022-12-25T10:21:36.024752+00:00 IST

Food

Study: Common food dye can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases

Long-term use of the food dye Allura Red may increase the incidence of IBDs, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, according to Waliul Khan of McMaster University. Research using experimental animal models of IBD has shown that prolonged exposure to Allura Red AC is detrimental to intestinal health and promotes inflammation.

2022-12-24T17:58:17.181669+00:00 IST