Lifestyle

Go for these budget-friendly gifting items this Christmas

Ho, Ho, Ho! Christmas is just around the corner, being one of the most celebrated festivals of all time, this festival surely has a special corner in the hearts of every individual. On this day, which marks the anniversary of Jesus Christ's birth, people decorate their houses, exchange gifts, wish each other a Merry Christmas, and plan family get-togethers. People purchase a lot during the Christmas celebration, but they dress up as Santa Claus and surprise each other with gifts. Some individuals become Secret Santas and place gifts under the tree for their loved ones.

2022-12-23T16:55:13.877219+00:00 IST

Study finds how CRTC1 gene is associated with obesity in humans

High-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods can taste nice but can contribute to overeating, obesity, and other serious health issues. But what triggers overeating in the brain? It has recently become evident that the human gene CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (CRTC1) is linked to obesity.

2022-12-23T13:24:57.348610+00:00 IST

Relationships with partners having similar desires work: Study

Research from the University of Missouri, published in the journal 'Science Advances', which took place in the form of interviews with the Himba people of Northern Namibia, shows unique insights into relationship compatibilities.

2022-12-23T10:34:06.910558+00:00 IST

Men are deterred from some career paths due to male gender bias

According to recent research 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.

2022-12-23T10:03:12.236034+00:00 IST

Social relationships carried pottery-making techniques far, wide

Analysis of over 1,200 vessels from hunter-gatherer sites revealed that pottery-making methods spread great distances in a short amount of time due to social customs being passed down.

2022-12-22T22:54:55.769589+00:00 IST

Gender stereotypes are reflected by characters' actions in movies

A novel machine-learning framework has been developed by researchers that use scene descriptions in movie scripts to automatically recognize different characters' actions.

2022-12-22T17:56:55.469276+00:00 IST

Chronic inflammation as cause for decline in breastfeeding: Study

Despite the fact that 80 percent of mothers nurse their newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 25 percent of women exclusively breastfeed their infants for the six months recommended by the United States Dietary Guidelines. Researchers found that social isolation and occupational stress are just two of the many factors contributing to the drop in breastfeeding.

2022-12-22T15:28:06.658829+00:00 IST

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Christmas 2022: Know everything about this winter festival

The merriest festival of the winter season is around the corner, as Christmas is approaching, let's throw some light on the details of the festivals. From its roots to its ritual, here's all you need to know about Christmas. Christians all over the world commemorate Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe to be the Son of God.

2022-12-22T15:05:35.427262+00:00 IST

If you love Christmas, you HAVE to watch these films!

Christmas is just around the corner which basically means it's time to make yourself some warm hot chocolate, curl up in a blanket and do a Christmas movie marathon! Check out our list of must-watch Christmas movies to add to your watchlist.

2022-12-21T17:25:30.514698+00:00 IST

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Quirky

Men may not 'perceive' domestic tasks as the same way as women do

Philosophers seeking to answer questions about inequality in household labour and the invisibility of women's work in the home have proposed a new theory.

2022-12-22T13:39:25.280145+00:00 IST

Others

Celebrations may benefit your health, well-being: Study

A new study has revealed that making a conscious effort to recognize positive life events and successes while meeting for food and drink can leave you feeling more socially accepted.

2022-12-21T23:47:14.110926+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study examines maternal attitude, infant development

According to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Eve Holden and Katie Slocombe of the University of York, UK, and colleagues, mothers in the samples from the UK and Uganda have different attitudes toward parenting, but while in a group level the experience and development of their newborn babies sometimes align with parenting attitudes, it did not always show such variation.

2022-12-21T23:29:04.223293+00:00 IST

Food

Christmas 2022: Indulge in these guilt-free sweet treats

Celebrations are incomplete without dessert. And when Christmas comes around, we cannot resist indulging in some of the sumptuous Christmas delicacies. The festival is more enjoyable the more desserts there are. But the question of whether eating desserts is unhealthy has never been settled.

2022-12-21T16:55:20.939337+00:00 IST

Fashion

Year Ender 2022: 5 best fashion moments of 2022

Our celebrities served looks after looks and it was quite a hassle figuring out and making a list of the five best fashion moments of the year. Check out what finally made it to the list.

2022-12-20T10:48:17.320544+00:00 IST

Fitness

High School programs linked to lower substance use

New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect on students' social networks, psycho-social outcomes, and health behaviors.

2022-12-20T09:37:31.320074+00:00 IST

Food

Christmas 2022: Here's all you can add to your festive dinner

As Christmas gets closer, we can't help but think about all the scrumptious cakes, delicious sweet delicacies, and savoury food items to relish this festive winter season.

2022-12-19T09:29:26.858361+00:00 IST

Food

Tracing tomatoes' health benefits to gut microbes: Research

Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and altered gut bacteria toward a more favourable profile in young pigs, researchers found.

2022-12-19T08:22:27.488070+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study: Link between digital devices, worse children's behaviour

A common occurrence for parents is when they are trying to prepare supper, make a phone call, or run errands and their child has a tantrum. Giving an irritable preschooler a digital device occasionally also seems to be a short remedy. Recent studies, however, have indicated that this calming method might be linked to even more serious behavioural problems in the future.

2022-12-18T17:26:37.049970+00:00 IST

Fitness

Exercise don't boost cognitive function in older people

A thorough investigation of whether mindfulness practise and exercise could enhance older adults' cognitive function revealed no such improvement following either intervention.

2022-12-18T17:05:26.770802+00:00 IST

Fitness

Bad cholesterol, high blood pressure contribute to heart attack

According to new research published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, high levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be linked to an 18-20 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease among those who have hypertension. However, CVD risk was not higher among those without hypertension.

2022-12-18T12:41:58.575511+00:00 IST

Parenting

Mediterranean diet good for fertility: Research

The Mediterranean diet, which comprises fruits, vegetables and legumes, has long been praised for its numerous health benefits. Now, a research has suggested it may also help in the treatment of infertility, making it a non-invasive and cost-effective method for couples attempting to conceive.

2022-12-18T12:24:14.758951+00:00 IST