Helsinki [Finland], February 28 (ANI): Poverty is a global issue and post the pandemic, it has become worse. Many people have been reduced to a hand-to-mouth existence. Recent research found that long-term poverty undermined many prerequisites for inclusion and well-being.

2022-02-28T12:38:46.262891+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals positive correlation between physical fitness and lower chances of Alzheimer's disease

Minnesota [US], February 28 (ANI): Alzheimer's is a horrific disease to be diagnosed with, both for the people who have to suffer with it, as well as the people who are their caregivers. But does fitness have a positive role in reducing the chances of Alzheimer's? According to a new study, people who are more physically fit are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who are less physically fit.

2022-02-28T06:52:00.343636+00:00 IST

Education

Children can intuitively do division even before formal education: Study

Bern [Switzerland], February 27 (ANI): A research team has recently found that even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.

2022-02-27T17:25:29.146584+00:00 IST

Food

Eating prunes may help protect against bone loss in older women: Study

Penn (Pennsylvania) [US], February 27 (ANI): Prunes are good for your gut. However, according to a new study led by Penn State, prunes may be good for bone health.

2022-02-27T10:30:18.281137+00:00 IST

Quirky

Research explores how bad behaviour can be reduced at work

Norwich [UK], February 27 (ANI): People who can self-reflect and regulate their moral behaviour are more likely to bounce back following a failure rather than deviate from their 'moral compass' and misbehave, suggests the findings of a recent study.

2022-02-27T10:15:58.926826+00:00 IST

Food

Research: Low-meat, meat-free diets linked to lower cancer risk

Oxford [England], February 26 (ANI): A new study has shed light on the subject that does consumption of meat aggravate cancer or help in fighting it.

2022-02-27T10:12:44.794258+00:00 IST

Fitness

Consumption of 'King of fruits' has positive health outcomes, says study

Orlando (Florida) [US], February 24 (ANI): Does the king of fruits, often instructed to be avoided after one is diagnosed with diabetes, have health benefits? As low fruit and vegetable consumption continues to contribute to diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, two new research studies have found that regular mango consumption may improve diets and help manage key risk factors that contribute to chronic disease.

2022-02-27T06:54:42.689010+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study finds impatient, risk-tolerant people more often become criminals

Copenhagen [Denmark], February 26 (ANI): Researchers from the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality at the University of Copenhagen tested the assumption that character traits such as risk tolerance and impatience are more prevalent among criminals.

2022-02-26T18:17:06.872666+00:00 IST

Fitness

New study answers patient-centred approach to treating obesity

New York [US], February 26 (ANI): It's one of the most polarizing questions among clinicians: Is treating obesity while also reducing weight stigma and eating disorder risk mutually exclusive?

2022-02-26T16:30:45.745363+00:00 IST

Relationships

Students better at identifying relationally aggressive classmates, finds study

Pennsylvania [US], February 26 (ANI): Any Harry Potter fan can easily remember the introduction scene where Harry and Draco Malfoy meet for the first time. Both of them remained at loggerheads for the entire series. The film is a classic example of classroom management being a tough and tricky job.

2022-02-26T09:16:55.519413+00:00 IST

Fitness

Older adults' medication intake can be improved by smart packaging: Study

Waterloo [Canada], February 25 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults are open to using smart packaging to improve their medication-taking experience.

2022-02-25T14:10:30.545642+00:00 IST

Food

Roasting cocoa beans lessens bitterness which boosts chocolate liking, says research

Penn [Pennsylvania], February 25 (ANI): According to new research led by the Department of Food Science, roasting cocoa beans at high temperatures can reduce bitterness and optimize flavor which can be acceptable by health-conscious people.

2022-02-25T09:24:58.067902+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study suggests children can intuitively do division even before formal education

[Switzerland], February 25 (ANI): We frequently consider multiplication and division as calculations that should be taught in school. However, a research team has found that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.

2022-02-25T08:14:35.924345+00:00 IST