Lifestyle

Study finds physical activity monitors help boost activity levels in adults

Washington [US], January 28 (ANI): A new research has found that physical activity monitors like fitness applications and wearable devices help in increasing the activity levels in adults.

2022-01-28T13:59:50.855700+00:00 IST

Study finds even dim light before going to bed may disrupt a preschooler's sleep

Colorado [US], January 28 (ANI): A new study has found that even a little exposure to light can prompt the necessary sleep-promoting hormone melatonin to plummet in preschoolers in the hour before bedtime, potentially disrupting their sleep.

2022-01-28T12:21:24.508789+00:00 IST

Lower math scores in high schools that shifted to 4-day school week: Study

Oregon [US], January 28 (ANI): A recent study has found that 11th-grade students participating in a four-day school week performed worse on standardised math tests than students who remained on five-day schedules.

2022-01-28T11:26:11.921418+00:00 IST

PM Modi sports turban with red hackle as he addresses NCC Rally in Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi never fails to honour India's diverse culture with his different sartorial choices that he opts to sport on special occasions. To address the National Cadet Corps PM Rally, he opted to wear a turban with a red badge hackle on Friday.

2022-01-28T08:08:21.257345+00:00 IST

Wearable technology may predict the negative impacts of drinking: Study

Washington [US], January 28 (ANI): A team of researchers measured intoxication with an ankle bracelet that can detect alcohol concentration from imperceptible amounts of sweat.

2022-01-28T07:38:29.781055+00:00 IST

Study finds overweight dogs respond well to high-protein, high fibre diet

Illinois [US], January 27 (ANI): A new study of overweight dogs fed a high-protein, high-fibre diet for 24 weeks found that the dogs' body composition and inflammatory markers changed over time in ways that parallel the positive changes seen in humans on similar diets.

2022-01-27T14:21:40.740525+00:00 IST

Resume physical activity three days post concussion? Study suggests it is safe!

Ottawa [Canada], January 27 (ANI): The question that plagues people after having a concussion is when to restart physical activity and what impact it will have on one's body? A new study has answered these questions.

2022-01-27T13:32:27.230027+00:00 IST

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Study finds mothers drink more during work from home in lockdown

Auckland [New Zealand], January 27 (ANI): A new research has found that stressed-out women under 50 who were working from home and living with children were the most likely to increase alcohol consumption in lockdown.

2022-01-27T11:41:47.733045+00:00 IST

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Study finds gender disparities might be increasing for physicians due to pandemic

Evanston [US], January 27 (ANI): A new study has found that as people started working from home due to the pandemic, men's scholarly productivity increased, while women physicians were submitting less.

2022-01-27T10:54:35.948076+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals that metabolic adaptation delays time to reach weight-loss goals

Silver Spring (Maryland) [US], January 27 (ANI): One of the key factors that often disheartens women who begin their journey to weight loss is the time it takes for their body to show the results. A recent study has highlighted this issue and the reasons for it.

2022-01-27T10:52:55.384459+00:00 IST

Fitness

Exercise may put brakes on early Parkinson's disease: Study

Washington [US], January 27 (ANI): According to a new study, people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, like walking or gardening, may have less trouble balancing, walking and doing daily activities later.

2022-01-27T10:28:33.011750+00:00 IST

Food

Negative reviews affect consumer's perception of food, finds study

Columbus (Ohio) [US], January 27 (ANI): We often check reviews of things before trying out something new, especially, food. But how far can those reviews affect our decisions? A new study has suggested that, a product labelled "consumer complaint" won't taste as good as the exact same product described as "new and improved".

2022-01-27T09:00:57.209815+00:00 IST

Fitness

What improves distance running performance? Running faster or father? Study says both!

Jyvaskyla [Finland], January 27 (ANI): Athletes train hard and work with their coaches to find methods and ways of improving their performance and results. Now, a study, led by the University of Jyvaskyla, has shed some light on how athletes can improve their performance.

2022-01-27T07:05:19.437405+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study finds when COVID-19 disrupts multi-child families, one sibling is more affected

Waterloo [Canada], January 27 (ANI): A new study has found that when COVID-19 disrupts homes with two or more children, one sibling is affected more than the other.

2022-01-27T06:33:13.787506+00:00 IST

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Study finds English songs are effective for learning vocabulary

Busan [South Korea], January 26 (ANI): A team of researchers conducted a quantitative meta-analysis to examine the effect that teaching with English songs has on L2 vocabulary learning in second and foreign language classrooms.

2022-01-26T12:57:05.493070+00:00 IST

Relationships

Can your spouse's education positively impact your overall health? Researchers say yes!

Bloomington (Indiana) [US], January 26 (ANI): One often considers the education of one's partner-to-be before getting married. Although, it is never linked to one's personal health, more to the society. But, now, a study by Indiana University researchers has found a positive link between people with more schooling and their partner's overall health.

2022-01-26T12:51:16.239115+00:00 IST

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Better gender balance in the boardroom associated with more responsive recall decisions: Study

Baltimore [US], January 26 (ANI): According to a recent research, adding women to a company's board can help speed up necessary product recalls and increase customer safety and societal benefits.

2022-01-26T11:19:34.144357+00:00 IST

Fitness

Lucky genes can help protect people with obesity from diseases like type 2 diabetes: Study

Uxbridge [England], January 26 (ANI): It is often observed that some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, whilst others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

2022-01-26T10:58:13.717101+00:00 IST

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Study finds brain can multitask while walking

Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): A team of scientists has shown that the healthy brain is able to multitask while walking without sacrificing how either activity is accomplished.

2022-01-26T10:48:42.623161+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study finds fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among children based on relational, social risks

Baltimore (Maryland) [US], January 26 (ANI): A child's upbringing and the environment of upbringing plays a major role in the child's self-confidence and resilience.

2022-01-26T07:10:56.344852+00:00 IST

Fashion

PM Modi opts for unique Uttarakhand traditional cap for 73rd Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Known for celebrating India's diverse culture with his sartorial choices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up with the tradition by sporting a unique Uttarakhand traditional cap on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day.

2022-01-26T06:11:17.810204+00:00 IST