Lifestyle

Study: Cocoa does not reduce exercise-related digestive distress

Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): A recent study asserted that long-term daily consumption of cocoa didn't appear to improve exercise-related digestive issues in male athletes and induced only minimal changes to their gut microbiomes.

2022-03-06T17:57:07.331756+00:00 IST

Latest diet trends can cost people more than their weight loss, says research

Adelaide SA [Australia], March 6 (ANI): According to a new study, UniSA researchers have evaluated the affordability of popular diets, comparing them to the suggestions within the Australian Guide to Health Eating (AGHE), and the Mediterranean diet, finding that costs of cutting your calories can vary by up to USD 300 per week.

2022-03-06T14:55:28.217141+00:00 IST

Researchers examine how employees can remain active even in workplace

Tsukuba [Japan], March 6 (ANI): Sufficient physical activity is essential to staying healthy and maintaining one's physical and mental wellbeing. But for office workers, with long hours of desk jobs, staying active is difficult. Now, researchers in Japan have shed light on how office workers can keep active throughout the working day.

2022-03-06T08:46:29.352038+00:00 IST

Mindfulness meditation reduces guilt, leading to unintended negative social consequences, reveals study

Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): In this fast-paced world, which has become more complicated after the pandemic, the one intangible, yet inseparable part of our existence is undoubtedly our mind.

2022-03-06T06:17:26.841052+00:00 IST

Paternal grandparents' support for grandchildren may decrease when family with children faces challenges: Study

Turku [Finland], March 6 (ANI): According to a new study, the grandparents' support such as the amount of child care or monetary support they provide can get decreased by the adverse experiences faced by the grandchildren and their families.

2022-03-05T19:14:07.461493+00:00 IST

Study finds predictability, meaningfulness of life help tackle long-term poverty

Helsinki [Finland], March 5 (ANI): A recent study conducted by a group of researchers from Finland, found that long-term poverty undermined many prerequisites for inclusion and well-being.

2022-03-05T17:31:51.324222+00:00 IST

International Women's Day 2022: Powerful quotes by female leads that you should live by!

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Celebrating womanhood doesn't require a particular day; it should be a perennial process! But, to cherish the presence of the women in our lives, International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8.

2022-03-05T15:28:02.095838+00:00 IST

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International Women's Day 2022: Celebrate the women in your life with these special gifting ideas

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): International Women's Day, which is annually celebrated on March 8, is an occasion that is dedicated to the women in our lives who go beyond their means to bring a smile to our faces.

2022-03-03T11:10:26.721005+00:00 IST

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International Women's Day 2022: A look at careers that break the gender bias

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): If you have ever been on a playdate with a kid, chances are you would have asked them, "What do you wanna be when you grow up?"

2022-03-05T15:19:46.944140+00:00 IST

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Research suggests 'purchase happiness' is directly proportional to amount of money

Durham (North Carolina) [US], March 5 (ANI): A new study, led by Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, showed that whether one is getting a new shirt, a new computer, or taking a trip, people derive less "purchase happiness" from buying things when they feel financial stress.

2022-03-05T11:11:19.394770+00:00 IST

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Study says brain gets damaged with more alcohol consumption

Pennsylvania [US], March 5 (ANI): We are all familiar with weird WhatsApp forwards that describe the quantity of alcohol that benefit the heart, kidney etc., But a new study has thrown this belief under the bus and revealed that even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brain.

2022-03-05T07:46:37.313724+00:00 IST

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Study finds choosing to be with others is more consequential to well-being than being alone

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 4 (ANI): A new study has found that the element of choice in our daily social interactions plays an important role in our well-being.

2022-03-04T17:17:41.798087+00:00 IST

Fitness

Resistance exercise can help get better sleep, suggests study

Texas [US], March 4 (ANI): According to a new study, resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health.

2022-03-04T14:27:32.250782+00:00 IST

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Research suggests working or studying during'off' hours can have negative impact on motivation

Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): The findings of a new Cornell University research suggests that working a nontraditional schedule, and checking in at all hours of the day, night and weekends, might not be beneficial for the 21st-century workforce.

2022-03-04T14:14:38.325073+00:00 IST

Travel

Universal Studios Hollywood ends its COVID-19 curbs

Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): It must be a moment of relief for people after Universal Studios Hollywood announced that it will no longer require guests visiting the theme park to wear masks or show proof of vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test.

2022-03-04T04:06:03.537036+00:00 IST

Travel

People who desire to travel are more likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19: Study

Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): A new study from Washington State University stated that wanderlust could be a powerful motivator in people's decision to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

2022-03-03T13:02:06.979539+00:00 IST

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Financially stable people more protected from persistent depression during COVID: Study

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], March 3 (ANI): The pandemic made many people lose their jobs as companies were aggressively retrenching their workforce to sustain the expenses. This increased mental health problems in people as they now not only had a pandemic to deal with but also had the additional burden of lack of finances. In this wake, a new study has shed some light on the correlation between financial stability and mental health.

2022-03-03T11:13:07.294175+00:00 IST

Fitness

Cocoa does not reduce exercise-related digestive distress, suggests study

Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): As always, impressive athleticism was on display during the Winter Olympics, despite the pandemic and its restrictions that brought about major changes, both in training as well the output. But being at the top of one's game doesn't necessarily protect against digestive distress resulting from exercise. Surprisingly, some people are adding cocoa to their diets to reduce these symptoms. But they aren't effective, suggested a new study.

2022-03-03T08:39:14.341260+00:00 IST

Fitness

Best chance for battling menopausal weight gain is during perimenopause: Study

Ohio [US], March 2 (ANI): The one major complaint that most women face during menopause is gaining weight. Menopause is often accompanied by accelerated adverse changes in body composition such as hot flashes and an increased risk of such chronic diseases as osteoporosis and heart disease. A new study has suggested that lifestyle interventions aimed at managing these problems are most valuable during perimenopause.

2022-03-02T09:57:49.803058+00:00 IST

Food

Ketogenic diet may reduce disability, improve quality of life in people with MS: Study

Chicago [US], March 2 (ANI): According to a new study, a ketogenic diet might be safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and also found that people with MS might experience less fatigue and depression and reported improved quality of life while on the diet.

2022-03-02T09:33:26.930003+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study examines how density of bars, restaurants affects parents' alcohol use

Ohio [US], March 2 (ANI): There was a time when alcohol consumption was considered morally irresponsible behaviour. But nowadays, it has become as common as stopping by for a cup of coffee. Past research has shown that people drink more frequently and consume greater amounts of alcohol when they have more bars and restaurants in the neighbourhoods where they live. But a recent study added another angle to it.

2022-03-02T06:32:59.889468+00:00 IST