Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 4 (ANI): A woman was taken by surprise when she found out that the plant she had been watering for two years was actually made of plastic.

2020-03-04T10:48:55.180081+00:00 IST

Quirky

Padded helmets, safe tackling lower head injuries in youth footballers, says study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 4 (ANI): The use of padded helmets and safe tackling, blocking techniques greatly reduce the chances of head injuries in middle school football players, according to recent research.

2020-03-04T10:43:21.943698+00:00 IST

Relationships

New child may be rival for insecure spouses, finds study

Ohio [USA], Mar 4 (ANI): In spouses who are insecure and anxious, a new child can spark feelings of jealousy and fears of being abandoned by their partners, suggests a study.

2020-03-04T07:54:58.692071+00:00 IST

Quirky

Better saaf than sorry: Amul raises awareness about Coronavirus prevention

New Delhi [India], Mar 4 (ANI): In an attempt to raise awareness about the novel coronavirus which has claimed over 3000 lives to date, dairy brand Amul's new doodle is urging people to adopt healthy hygiene practices.

2020-03-04T05:57:11.193545+00:00 IST

Sexuality

Men can smell when a woman is sexually aroused: Study

Canterbury [England], Mar 4 (ANI): Men can smell and tell if a woman is sexually aroused, suggests a new study.

2020-03-04T05:38:33.878533+00:00 IST

Food

Pizzeria promotes dog adoption by putting flyers of canines on pizza boxes

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): In an attempt to help dogs find forever homes, a pizza shop in New York has started the initiative of putting flyers for canines on pizza boxes.

2020-03-02T09:33:06.966194+00:00 IST

Quirky

'Monday Blues' are real and they impact productivity, says study

Pennsylvania [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): The mundane 'Monday blues effect' after the weekend might actually be a scientific phenomenon, suggests a new study.

2020-03-02T09:09:03.920177+00:00 IST

Food

Sugary beverages put adults at risk of cholesterol problems: Study

Boston [Massachusetts], Mar 1 (ANI): Adults who drink sugary beverages daily are at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who rarely drink these, finds a study.

2020-03-01T17:51:06.444223+00:00 IST

Others

Chronic fatigue syndrome: causes and cure

Washington D.C. [USA], March 1 (ANI): Chronic fatigue syndrome is an often debilitating condition which causes excessive fatigue, tiredness and muscle tenderness for a prolonged period of time.

2020-03-01T16:00:23.609556+00:00 IST

Quirky

Meal timings also count in weight loss

Washington D.C. [USA], March 1 (ANI): If you are looking forward to managing weight, here is the tip for you -- it is not just how many calories you eat, but when you eat them that will determine how well you burn those calories.

2020-03-01T14:02:12.897848+00:00 IST

Food

When and how many calories you consume count in weight loss

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): According to a recent study, while excessive attention is paid in determining what you eat, how much you eat, and how much exercise you get, an important factor of 'when' to consume is often neglected.

2020-03-01T13:02:04.113903+00:00 IST

Fitness

Closeness to nature makes children happier, more sensitive towards environment: Study

Mexico City [Mexico], Mar 1 (ANI): Staying connected to nature can bring immense happiness to children as well as inculcate sustainable and pro-ecological behaviours in them, a new study finds.

2020-03-01T08:14:08.222160+00:00 IST

Culture

Karnataka Muslim girl learns, performs Yakshagana

Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 1 (ANI): Breaking all stereotypes, a girl belonging to the Muslim community has opted to learn and perfrom 'Yakshagana', a traditional Indian theatre form that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume and make-up.

2020-03-01T07:11:16.844327+00:00 IST

Others

Expensive car drivers least likely to stop for crossing pedestrians: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): Drivers on a whole are not all that great at stopping for pedestrians waiting at crosswalks, but those driving expensive car are much less likely to yield for the crossing pedestrians, a new study has found.

2020-03-01T05:15:40.340889+00:00 IST