Lifestyle

Researchers find people can switch social identities seamlessly

London [UK], March 24 (ANI): Each person has multiple social identities, such as employee, parent, young person, friend, or even fan of a particular sports team.

2022-03-24T00:03:31.194640+00:00 IST

Empathetic individuals' altruistic behaviour reduced by cortisol

Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): The findings of recent research suggest that the stress hormone cortisol reduces altruistic behaviour and alters activity in brain regions linked to social decision making. However, this happens only in people who are better at imagining others' mental states.

2022-03-23T12:27:53.732043+00:00 IST

Beat the heat n keep your cool

New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Climate change has upset the cycle of seasons. Summer now arrives much earlier than it used to, hitting us harder than it used to. Suddenly we are drained of energy, appetite is sluggish and the throat parched. The Flames of Forest and Laburnum are yet to bloom that used to signal that the sun would soon be scorching, giving us little time to prepare to cope with soaring temperatures.

2022-03-23T06:30:52.777639+00:00 IST

Researchers discover our sleep shows how risk-seeking we are

Bern [Switzerland], March 23 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Bern have demonstrated that the brain waves during sleep can determine the extent of an individual's propensity for risk.

2022-03-22T23:24:53.723092+00:00 IST

Ketogenic diet combined with triple drugs can prevent pancreatic cancer: Study

Phoenix (Arizona) [US], March 22 (ANI): The new study has suggested that a ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates and protein and high in fat, helps to kill pancreatic cancer cells when combined with a triple-drug therapy.

2022-03-22T11:36:17.735272+00:00 IST

New study highlights power of lifelong exercise to keep muscles healthy

London [England], March 22 (ANI): According to a new study led by The Physiological Society, individuals aged 68 and above who were physically active throughout their life have a healthier ageing muscle that has superior functionality and is more resistant to fatigue compared to inactive individuals, both young and old.

2022-03-22T07:56:22.611342+00:00 IST

Right diet can safeguard against acute kidney injury: Study

Berlin [Germany], March 22 (ANI): A research team has established that four out of six different nutritional strategies prevent acute kidney injury.

2022-03-21T22:21:45.584748+00:00 IST

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Quirky

19-year old feels motivated by applause for running 10 km every night from workplace to home

New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Pradeep Mehra, a 19-year-old youth, is winning hearts over the internet after his video of running to about 10 km distance from his workplace to home went viral on social media. This video was posted on Twitter by filmmaker Vinod Kapri.

2022-03-21T18:49:57.905004+00:00 IST

Food

Research shows healthy home cooking benefits people's mental health

Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): According to a new study, being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds, but it's also good for your mental health.

2022-03-21T14:02:10.105797+00:00 IST

Quirky

19-year-old man, who runs 10 km every night after work, is an inspiration for all

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Nothing can stop you from achieving your goals if you have the dedication and patience -- that's what a 19-year-old Noida boy Pradeep Mehra has been conveying with a video that has gone viral.

2022-03-21T07:33:27.199886+00:00 IST

Quirky

Sleep quality is more important than quantity: Study

Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): According to researchers at UC San Francisco, people who are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time window, show psychological resilience and resistance to neurodegenerative conditions that may fend off neurological disease.

2022-03-21T00:21:30.277116+00:00 IST

Beauty

Detailed molecular map of skin may develop new skin treatments, reveals study

Nottingham [UK], March 20 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Nottingham, has analysed that a detailed molecular map of skin may help to develop new skin products and treatments.

2022-03-20T07:33:40.001051+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study details benefits of prenatal mindfulness program for infants

California [San Francisco], March 20 (ANI): According to a new study, infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old.

2022-03-20T06:14:27.759072+00:00 IST

Quirky

Early English lessons have long-term benefits: Study

Berlin [Germany], March 20 (ANI): A research team has examined how English lessons in primary school affect language proficiency in secondary school.

2022-03-20T00:32:41.097251+00:00 IST

Quirky

Reading builds resilience among at-risk kids: Study

Adelaide [Australia], March 19 (ANI): According to a new study led by the University of South Australia, reading aloud can build a child's resilience at school, particularly for children at risk.

2022-03-19T11:46:44.854135+00:00 IST

Fitness

Men with high BMI in their upper teens at risk of severe COVID-19: Study

Gothenburg [Sweden], March 19 (ANI): According to a new study led by the University of Gothenburg, men with a high body index (BMI) in their upper teens have a high risk of severe COVID-19 and can require hospitalisation in future.

2022-03-19T10:24:08.842251+00:00 IST

Fitness

New research sheds light on effects of exercise on muscles

Sendai [Japan], March 19 (ANI): A team of researchers at Tohuku University has developed a simple-lab-based system for growing human muscle cells that are capable of vigorously contracting. The team has used the model to investigate the properties of muscle cells from patients with sporadic inclusion body mitosis (sIBM).

2022-03-19T08:52:22.813855+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study finds maternal lead exposures correlated with sex ratios of offspring

Tokyo [Japan], March 18 (ANI): Higher lead levels in a mother's blood can increase the chance of her bearing male offspring, according to a new study led by Japanese scientists at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine.

2022-03-18T13:14:27.173782+00:00 IST

Fitness

New study sheds light on how bright lighting can support healthy body rhythms

Manchester [UK], March 18 (ANI): The light we experience across our daily lives has a major influence on our body rhythms. People with 24-hour access to electric daylight, can disrupt sleep and negatively impact health, well-being and productivity. But, a new study addressed the issue of how bright lighting should be during the day and in the evening to support healthy body rhythms, restful sleep, and daytime alertness.

2022-03-18T05:25:20.237042+00:00 IST

Parenting

Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants, finds study

California [San Francisco], March 18 (ANI): A new study has found that infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old.

2022-03-18T04:29:29.692542+00:00 IST

Food

Cocoa flavanol supplement shows promise for reducing cardiovascular risk, suggests study

Boston [US], March 17 (ANI): According to a large-scale trial led by Brigham and Women's hospital, a cocoa flavanol supplement and a multivitamin could prevent a 27 per cent lower rate of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

2022-03-17T18:17:13.779066+00:00 IST