Lifestyle

Cheat meals are linked to eating disorders: Research

Toronto [Canada], August 20 (ANI): According to a new study, more than half of men, women, and transgender or gender nonconforming participants consumed at least one "cheat meal" over the course of a year, which is the practice of deviating from one's established dietary practises to consume "prohibited" calorie dense meals, only to return to previous dietary practises later.

2022-08-20T08:43:11.967218+00:00 IST

Cash may not be the most effective way to motivate employees

Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): Tangible rewards motivate employees when they are easy to use, satisfying, unexpected, and separate from salary, according to a new study.

2022-08-20T08:02:38.691823+00:00 IST

Sushi it is a changing!

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Few images evoke Japan as powerfully as sushi. Well, some may like to place Mount Fuji, Cherry blossom in full bloom and an elegant kimono clad hostess performing the tea ceremony but for foodies give them boxful of assorted sushi with wasabi, pickled pink ginger with chopsticks and it echoes Omar Khayyam - a flask of wine, a loaf of bread, a book of verse and thou, wilderness is bliss now!

2022-08-20T05:30:17.755826+00:00 IST

World Photography Day: 5 picturesque locations in India

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): With a picture one can capture thousands of emotions, forever frozen in a frame. To pay tribute to this art form, World Photography Day is annually observed on August 19.

2022-08-19T11:52:22.589164+00:00 IST

Natural compounds show potential in creation of Covid-19 medicine

Washington [U.S], August 19 (ANI): According to a study, three natural chemicals found in food products such as green tea, olive oil, and red wine are possible candidates for the creation of coronavirus medicines.

2022-08-19T09:38:48.680867+00:00 IST

Study reveals why heat makes us sleepy

Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Neurobiologists have found that fruit flies are pre-programmed to take a nap in the middle of the day. The new article explores a 'thermometer' circuit for hot temperatures.

2022-08-19T00:25:34.317884+00:00 IST

Study finds banana peels make sugar cookies more healthful

Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers showed that incorporating banana peel flour into sugar cookie batter makes the treats more healthful.

2022-08-18T17:28:27.809155+00:00 IST

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Navroz 2022: Look how people are celebrating Parsi New Year

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): On the occasion of Navroz, people from the Parsi community celebrates Parsi New Year at Zorastrian Fire Temple in Dadar Parsi Colony.

2022-08-16T11:30:19.630213+00:00 IST

History, significance behind the celebration of Parsi New Year

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Navroz, which is the Parsi New Year, is being celebrated this year on August 16. The day is dedicated to the beginning of the spring and to promoting peace, solidarity, and friendship among people and different communities.

2022-08-16T08:21:45.349727+00:00 IST

Give patriotic touch to your house with these decor ideas

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Patriotic fervour has gripped Indians across the globe as they are all set to mark India's 76th Independence Day on Monday.

2022-08-15T00:51:17.752548+00:00 IST

Independence Day decor ideas

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Patriotic fervour has gripped Indians across the globe as they are all set to mark India's 76th Independence Day on Monday.

2022-08-14T11:16:51.421120+00:00 IST

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Food

Researchers find cheat meals associated with eating disorders

Toronto [Canada], August 16 (ANI): Over the course of a year, more than half of men, women, and transgender or gender nonconforming participants engaged in at least one "cheat meal" -- the practice of deviating from one's established dietary practises to consume "prohibited" calorie dense meals, only to return to previous dietary practises later, according to a new study.

2022-08-16T17:02:08.132429+00:00 IST

Food

Sowing seeds for good health

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): An interesting thing about emerging food trends is how often they try to advance riding piggyback synergistically on prevailing trends. Veganism, interest in organic and immunity-boosting 'super foods' along with the allure of exotic imports all seem to have contributed to propelling themselves to centre stage.

2022-08-16T10:45:03.117355+00:00 IST

Quirky

Cash might not be the best way to achieve employee motivation

Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that tangible rewards motivate employees when they're easy to use, pleasurable, unexpected, and distinct from salary.

2022-08-15T10:27:06.107017+00:00 IST

Sexuality

Ageing neutralizes sex differences in the brain

Linkoping [Sweden], August 14 (ANI): A team of researchers from Linkoping University suggested that male and female fruit flies' brains become desexualized as they age. Both sexes endure age-related changes, however, the male brain gets more feminised than the female brain becomes masculine.

2022-08-14T11:39:42.245933+00:00 IST

Food

Independence Day 2022: 5 Tri-colour dishes you must try at home

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India is all set to celebrate its 76th year of Independence on August 15, 2022. People will celebrate the occasion by hoisting the Indian flag, listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address and having fun get-togethers with family and friends.

2022-08-14T11:10:41.020083+00:00 IST

Others

Empathy in adolescents helps to prevent cyberbullying, says study

Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Bullying has gotten easier and more serious as a result of social media, gaming platforms, and other online communication technologies, affecting many of our schools, families, and communities. According to research, cyberbullying, the online equivalent of school-based bullying, is associated with a host of detrimental emotional, psychological, physiological, and behavioural consequences.

2022-08-13T17:56:03.359276+00:00 IST

Others

Study finds why men face higher risk of most cancers than women

Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Men have a higher incidence of most cancers than women. A study showed that the cause could be underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences related to smoking, alcohol consumption, food, and other things.

2022-08-13T07:25:07.136294+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study explores why thinking hard makes you feel tired

Washington [US], August 11 (ANI): Researchers have found new evidence to explain the reason why people feel mentally exhausted, as opposed to drowsy, from intense thinking.

2022-08-11T18:28:56.687034+00:00 IST

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Food

Vegetarian women have risk of hip fracture than meat eaters

Woodhouse (Leeds) [UK], August 11 (ANI): According to research of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women, vegetarians have a 33% higher risk of hip fracture than habitual meat eaters.

2022-08-11T13:50:53.512615+00:00 IST

Food

Check out 'astonishing' health benefits of grapes

Fresno (California) [US], August 9 (ANI): Dr John Pezzuto and his Western New England University team recently published studies that demonstrate "astonishing" effects of grape consumption as well as "remarkable" impacts on health and lifespans.

2022-08-09T04:24:10.521221+00:00 IST