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Study: Gardening helps to achieve better mental health

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): According to a recent study, even if a person has never gardened before, the garden is such a happy area that simply spending time with plants can improve one's mental health.

2022-07-16T18:00:57.331704+00:00 IST

Food

Women can live longer and better with improved diet, says study

Georgia [US], July 16 (ANI): Women often have higher rates of illness while living longer on average than males. A better diet rich in pigmented carotenoids, such as those found in yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, and carrots, is now suggested by recent research from the University of Georgia as a way to reduce these incidences of illness. These colourful fruits and vegetables play a crucial role in minimising cognitive and visual decline.

2022-07-16T17:15:51.656981+00:00 IST

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Link between air pollution and child brain development: Study

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): A new study finds that air pollution is not only a problem for the lungs but childhood behavioural issues and even IQ may be impacted by air pollution. A group of investigators from the University of Washington suggested that both prenatal and postnatal exposure to air pollution can be harmful to children.

2022-07-16T17:12:15.784074+00:00 IST

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Self-organising lasers adaptm, struct and cooperate: Research

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): By mimicking features of living systems, self-organizing lasers could lead to new materials for sensing, computing, light sources and displays.

2022-07-16T10:18:14.636978+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study: Eating bright-coloured fruits helps women live longer

Georgia [US], July 15 (ANI): Women often have greater rates of sickness while living longer on average than males. A healthier diet rich in pigmented carotenoids, such as those found in yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, and carrots, is now suggested by a recent study from the University of Georgia as a way to reduce these greater incidences of sickness. These colourful produce items have a crucial role in minimising cognitive and visual decline.

2022-07-15T17:36:50.704843+00:00 IST

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Study: Virtual reality app trial helps to reduce common phobias

Dunedin (Otago) [New Zealand], July 15 (ANI): For the estimated one in twelve people worldwide who have a fear of flying, needles, heights, spiders, or dogs, a recent trial by the University of Otago, Christchurch offers new hope.

2022-07-15T10:38:32.698259+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study: Eating more fruits keeps depression at bay

Birmingham [UK], July 15 (ANI): According to a recent study from the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, people who regularly consume fruit are more likely to have better levels of positive mental well-being and are less likely to experience depressive symptoms.

2022-07-15T10:12:48.610882+00:00 IST

Others

Peer comparison information harms physician well-being: Study

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): Peer comparison information can have both pros and cons, especially when it comes to the well-being of a physician.

2022-07-14T23:32:47.458231+00:00 IST

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Research: Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict excessive calorie intake and poor diet quality. A research article discusses how children's unhealthy food choices, especially over weekends, are related to emotion.

2022-07-14T09:03:43.027558+00:00 IST

Food

Progressive Indian cuisine: Avant-garde or deja vu

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): It was more than a decade ago when the words 'contemporary' Indian, 'progressive' Indian or 'avant-garde' Indian were first heard. In the context of food the trend setter was Manish Malhotra, who opened the doors of his restaurant - the Indian Accent - then housed in a small boutique hotel in the Capital called The Manor. Indian Accent was promoted by Rohit Khattar a restaurateur with innovative ideas who had trained in the US. Even earlier, he had created a buzz with his unique eatery 'Chor Bizarre' where everything was deliberately and deliciously mismatched.

2022-07-14T08:07:29.342172+00:00 IST

Food

Sawan Food Guide 2022

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The Hindu calendar's fifth month, Shravan, also known as Sawan or Shravan Maas, often falls between July and August according to the Gregorian calendar. It is said that anyone who maintains a fast on a Monday during this month will have all of his wishes granted by Lord Shiva.

2022-07-14T06:52:01.721584+00:00 IST

Sexuality

7 drugs that may be 'secretly' lowering your sex drive!

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sex. A word worth expressing more than what a statement could! We love talking about it, hearing about it, or doing it in our own 'sweet' way. Sex is considered the best way to feel the extreme desire of your partner and make love in the most intimate space.

2022-07-13T16:34:09.033144+00:00 IST

Others

Staring at yourself during virtual chats worsen your mood

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): A recent study found out that people look at themself while doing a virtual chat with their partner, their mood degrades more over the course of the conversation. Researchers discovered that the use of alcohol appears to worsen the issue more.

2022-07-13T13:18:32.231920+00:00 IST

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Do you know better mental can be achieved by gardening?

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): Garden is such a happy place that just by engaging with plants it indeed reap people's mental health, even if the person has never gardened before, revealed a new study.

2022-07-13T11:50:10.049665+00:00 IST