Lifestyle

Hotel chains use funds for cleaning essentials; scraps room amenities, breakfast buffets

Washington D.C. [USA], May 24 (ANI): To rebuild the shaken consumer's confidence hit by the coronavirus crisis, many hotel chains are consciously making efforts to divert their funds more for cleaning purposes and less in providing regular room amenities and breakfast buffets.

2020-05-24T05:20:20.223122+00:00 IST

Parents concerned about impact of health apps on tweens : Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 24 (ANI): Health apps have become a popular tool among teens and adults to track fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles.

2020-05-24T03:57:44.146576+00:00 IST

Scientists study differences in cannabis consumption

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Men and women have different approaches when it comes to cannabis cravings and a recent study has underscored these differences.

2020-05-23T17:43:37.619435+00:00 IST

Yoga a powerful tool to improve mental health during COVID crisis

Melbourne [Australia], May 23 (ANI): A recent research has pointed out that movement-based yoga can significantly improve mental health during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

2020-05-23T15:22:11.018559+00:00 IST

Study reveals yoga may ease depression symptoms, mental health issues

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): As millions of people are practising yoga amid the COVID-19 induced lockdown to maintain fitness. A recent study concluded with a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research suggests that yoga may help ease depressive symptoms in people with other mental health issues.

2020-05-23T13:35:56.887241+00:00 IST

Daily internet use can lead to social isolation among older people: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Older adults who go online once a week or once a month are less likely to be socially isolated in comparison to those who are daily internet users, according to a study published in the journal Ageing and Society.

2020-05-23T10:33:45.976362+00:00 IST

Dominant body posture may help boost self-confidence in children

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): While maintaining a good posture is associated with reduced low back pain, fewer headaches and many other health benefits -- a recent study has pointed out to its added benefits for children. The study advocates that a dominant body posture may help them to feel more confident in school.

2020-05-23T10:03:39.903585+00:00 IST

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Raksha Bandhan 2018 gets bigger, better with IGP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 6 (BusinessWire India): IGP.com (Indian Gifts Portal) India's largest gifting portal has bigger and better plans for Raksha Bandhan 2018 celebrations. The site has launched its Rakhi 2018 collection recently and is all geared up to give a better online shopping experience for amazing designer Rakhis and Rakhi gifts.

2018-08-06T11:16:05.623461+00:00 IST

Continuous efforts required to make cities inclusive, resilient and sustainable

Patna (Bihar) [India], Aug 4 (ANI): The government released the 'Swachhta' (cleanliness) ranking for the year 2018. This year also, Indore was the number one 'Swachh' city ahead of 4202 cities in the country.

2018-08-04T08:50:11.633555+00:00 IST

Tangkhul regional film 'Pheichon' released in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], Aug 3 (ANI): Tangkhul-Naga, one of the major Naga tribe in Manipur, is fast improving its skill in the movie industry. To promote the Tangkhul movie industry, Pheichon Productions was in the capital to promote their movie 'Pheichon'.

2018-08-04T08:26:24.588888+00:00 IST

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Fitness

Study shows that six-feet social distancing may not be enough

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): The current social distancing guideline of 6 feet maybe insufficient according to a recent study as saliva droplets can travel 18 feet in five seconds at low wind speeds.

2020-05-23T09:48:53.532557+00:00 IST

Relationships

Decisions based on coin flips to change status quo make people happier: Study

Washington DC [USA], May 23 (ANI): Tossing a coin to make a major life decision, after all, is not a bad choice as a new study indicates.

2020-05-23T09:29:18.105964+00:00 IST

Food

Higher fibre saves lives, but food processing may remove benefits

Otago [New Zealand], May 22 (ANI): Eating more fibre can improve life expectancy for those with diabetes, says a study conducted by Otago researchers.

2020-05-22T15:47:03.194538+00:00 IST

Fashion

Pandemic changing shopping, focus now on making it faster, easier, safer

Washington D.C. [USA], May 22 (ANI): A reminder of mandatory masks, rearranged shelves, paying bills through a plexiglass divider, checking shoppers' temperatures at the door - the coronavirus crisis is changing the shopping experience, albeit, for a faster, easier, and a safer one.

2020-05-22T04:12:49.294900+00:00 IST

Food

Adding a blend of spices to a meal may help lower inflammation

Washington D.C. [USA], May 21 (ANI): Adding an array of spices to meals is a surefire way to make it tastier, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits as well.

2020-05-21T18:15:11.184333+00:00 IST

Fitness

Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms

Stockholm [Sweden], May 20 (ANI): A new study from Lund University in Sweden has shown there is no correlation between obesity and how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms.

2020-05-20T17:45:12.227076+00:00 IST

Parenting

Parents with degrees give their children significant advantage in maths

Sussex [UK], May 20 (ANI): Kids of parents who have degrees do better than others in maths, suggests a new study.

2020-05-20T17:20:06.942384+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals most young people with increased suicide risk only display mild to moderate mental distress

Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Vast majority of young people experiencing suicidal thoughts display only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a new study.

2020-05-20T13:46:56.763151+00:00 IST

Beauty

Kristen Bell is launching her CBD skincare line 'Happy Dance'

Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): American actor Kristen Bell has teamed up with celeb-loved CBD brand Lord Jones to launch new hemp (Cannabis sativa plant) derived personal care line called Happy Dance. The skincare line is set to debut this fall.

2020-05-20T07:14:08.783474+00:00 IST

Relationships

Study links daily internet use to increased social isolation among elderly

Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Older adults who are daily internet users are more likely to be socially isolated in comparison to those who went online occasionally, according to new research.

2020-05-20T06:59:31.608503+00:00 IST

Fitness

Antibiotic exposure in infants associated with higher risks of childhood obesity

Singapore, May 19 (ANI): Very young children exposed to antibiotics at an early age are associated with higher risks of childhood obesity and increased adiposity in early to mid-childhood, suggests a new study.

2020-05-19T16:06:43.420255+00:00 IST

Food

Study links dairy-rich diet with lower risks of diabetes, high blood pressure

Washington D.C. [USA], May 19 (ANI): While a dairy-rich diet is helpful in meeting the body's calcium requirement, outcomes of a large international study links eating at least two daily servings of dairy with lower risks of diabetes and high blood pressure.

2020-05-19T10:39:59.768651+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study reveals dominant body posture may help boost self-confidence in children

Washington D.C. [USA], May 18 (ANI): A recent study on children has pointed out that a dominant body posture may help them to feel more confident in school. The study provides initial evidence that simple poses can help students feel better at school.

2020-05-18T11:10:27.839703+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study explains parents' concern about privacy, body image impact on tweens using health app

Washington D.C. [USA], May 18 (ANI): Health applications have become a go-to tool among teens and adults to keep track of their fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles.

2020-05-18T10:09:03.122326+00:00 IST