Lifestyle

Fitness

Starch-rich breakfast work as great insulin injection replacement for diabetic

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): In order to regulate the movement of sugar into liver, muscles and fat cells, people diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes tend to take more insulin injections. But this, in turn, will increase the risk of weight gain and the loss of control of blood sugar levels. But a recent study has found a new way to treat diabetes better.

2019-12-07T15:01:16.929402+00:00 IST

Quirky

Obesity associated with higher risks to develop gum disease: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): Obesity can be associated with a number of health issues including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and gallstones. Researchers have explored how the most common non-communicable diseases, obesity, and gum might be related to each other.

2019-12-07T14:52:44.695188+00:00 IST

Parenting

Children of parents with depression at higher risk of structural differences in brains: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): Generally, children receive traits from their parents. A new study has found that parents suffering from depression transfer the condition to offspring as structural differences in brains.

2019-12-07T14:46:28.450152+00:00 IST

Fitness

Regular physical activity, exercise also help manage body weight: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): Regular physical activity and exercise not only reduce the risks of a heart attack but also help manage body weight too. A new study states that brain oxygen levels are affected positively by natural behaviours, specifically exercise.

2019-12-07T14:12:14.549502+00:00 IST

Culture

Bhaskar Hazarika's 'Aamis' grabs eyeballs in international film arena

Mumbai (Maharashtra)/Guwahati (Assam), [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Indian film director Bhaskar Hazarika is one of the acclaimed filmmakers from Assam, whose recent Assamese feature film 'Aamis' meaning 'ravening' is gaining popularity across the globe for its unique yet brilliant storyline.

2019-12-06T12:38:37.370548+00:00 IST

Quirky

Teacher's effectiveness has great impact on student's achievement: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 5 (ANI): A recent report published by 'IZA World of Labor,' discovered that the effectiveness of a teacher has a strong impact on pupil's attainment. The study finds ways to increase the effectiveness of teacher by reforming hiring practices and finding new methods on teacher training and development.

2019-12-05T14:15:31.830913+00:00 IST

Quirky

Key brain region smaller in birth control pill users: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 04 (ANI): If you have been taking birth control pills either to treat irregular periods, cramps, acne, PCOS, endometriosis or other conditions here's the news for you! A new study by researchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, had significantly smaller hypothalamus volume, compared to women not taking the pill.

2019-12-04T14:18:53.728348+00:00 IST

Fitness

Social media makes teens susceptible to eating disorder behaviours: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 4 (ANI): The notion that social media makes teens susceptible to body image issues along with eating disorder behaviours, has got a scientific backing as the same was proved in a new study.

2019-12-04T08:02:34.277847+00:00 IST

Quirky

Distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among firefighters: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 3 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a new study, which states that firefighters who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) symptoms and who think they cannot handle negative emotions are more likely to use alcohol, and are more likely to use it to cope with negative emotions.

2019-12-03T18:07:45.192259+00:00 IST

Quirky

Researchers develop framework for humans to see through the eyes of animals

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 3 (ANI): All thanks to the innovative software framework developed by researchers, humans are now closer to seeing through the eyes of animals.

2019-12-03T17:37:04.634701+00:00 IST

Food

London most vegan-friendly city across the globe

London [UK], Dec 3 (ANI): London has been named the most vegan-city in the world for a second year and has now more vegan restaurants in the last few years, according to an online restaurant guide.

2019-12-02T22:27:50.438812+00:00 IST

Fashion

Roger Federer reveals how many pair of shoes he has!

Washington DC [USA], Dec 3 (ANI): Roger Federer's rising stature as the Swiss tennis master and his attacking prowess has mesmerised everyone across the world for the last several years. Such has been his popularity that the 38-year-old has gone on to become the face for Nike for over 20 years.

2019-12-02T20:19:56.256766+00:00 IST

Culture

Six-day Delhi Youth festival kicks off on grand note

New Delhi (India), Dec 1(ANI): The 9th edition of the Youth Festival organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad and the Department of Art, Culture, and Languages, Delhi Government under Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, kicked off on a grand note on Sunday in the national capital.

2019-12-01T18:21:55.394275+00:00 IST

Quirky

Dark hued giraffes less friendly compared to light coloured ones: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 01 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that dark colour giraffes are not as socialising in nature as compared to light coloured ones.

2019-12-01T16:52:39.127838+00:00 IST