Lifestyle

Study finds problematic smartphone use during pandemic

Washington [US], December 24 (ANI): A new research has identified links between problematic smartphone use and low sense of control, repetitive thinking, and fear of missing out (FOMO) during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2021.

2021-12-24T10:47:22.223156+00:00 IST

Storybooks early source of gender stereotypes for children: Study

Washington [US], December 24 (ANI): According to a study, by the age of two, children start developing beliefs about gender, including stereotypes that boys are better at mathematics and girls at reading.

2021-12-24T09:57:32.835036+00:00 IST

Hospitalisation of a child due to critical illness impacts school, work: Study

Michigan [US], December 24 (ANI): According to a study, children in intensive care due to a critical illness miss days to weeks of school while their parents miss work to be with them.

2021-12-24T09:45:24.399256+00:00 IST

Omicron leads to low-key Christmas celebrations around the world

New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): As Christmas is around the corner, everyone is preparing for the festive season in their own way. You might be thinking of cosying up with your family and friends with some hot cocoa but that's not the only option you have.

2021-12-24T09:20:49.412868+00:00 IST

Christmas 2021: Ideas to give your home a festive touch this holiday season!

New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): With Christmas festivities just around the corner, people are making a conscious effort to rejoice and celebrate the passing of yet another overwhelming year. The joyous vibe around this time makes for a great occasion to catch up with friends and family.

2021-12-23T14:35:15.004749+00:00 IST

Study finds speed under 20mph encourages cycling to work

Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): A study found that nearly 35,000 routes to work showed that people were most likely to cycle when traffic speeds along their route were less than 20mph.

2021-12-23T12:21:11.506291+00:00 IST

Slay your Christmas party look with these trendy, cosy wardrobe must-haves!

New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Getting ready for a Christmas party but unable to pull off a great outfit without shivering with cold? Styling outfits for winter parties can get tricky without our little black dresses and cold shoulders tops.

2021-12-23T11:27:58.795080+00:00 IST

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Special gifts to give your loved ones this Christmas

New Delhi [India], December 21 (ANI): It's finally that time of the year when the chilly winter breeze of December rings in the festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and brings in fresh hopes paving the path for a happy new year.

2021-12-21T14:59:38.233372+00:00 IST

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Food

Prebiotics supplements help women decrease sugar intake by four per cent: Study

Guildford [UK], December 23 (ANI): A new study by the University of Surrey has found that young women who took four weeks of prebiotic supplements made healthier food choices and consumed less sugar.

2021-12-23T11:24:20.526779+00:00 IST

Fitness

Early exercise benefits women after breast augmentation: Study

Philadelphia [US], December 23 (ANI): A new study has found that women who undergo breast augmentation can return to exercise in a week and there will be no risks or complications.

2021-12-23T08:14:37.469255+00:00 IST

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Academic education can positively affect aging of brain: Study

Bern [Switzerland], December 22 (ANI): The benefits of good education and lifelong learning extend into old age. The initial findings of a long-term study show that certain degenerative processes are reduced in the brains of academics. Their brains are better able to compensate for age-related cognitive and neural limitations.

2021-12-22T18:19:41.386642+00:00 IST

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Study suggests voice assistants could be used for life coaching

Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): Life coaching is a process in which a life coach helps a person to identify and achieve the most important goals for them personally and professionally.

2021-12-22T18:19:15.832152+00:00 IST

Food

Christmas 2021: Bring in the festive cheer with these simple cake baking techniques

New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): Christmas is around the corner and the festival is incomplete without gobbling on some delicious cake.

2021-12-22T13:10:21.888371+00:00 IST

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A look at viral video of 'smallest apartment in New York'

Washington [US], December 22 (ANI): A video has gone viral on the internet in which a man can be seen showing his apartment which, as per his claim, is the "smallest apartment in New York".

2021-12-22T12:06:18.413536+00:00 IST

Fitness

Moving more often linked to long-term weight loss in older adults: Study

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): A study has found that focusing less on structured exercise, and more on building frequent periods of enjoyable movements into the day, will more likely contribute to long-term weight loss.

2021-12-21T15:06:04.512027+00:00 IST

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Need help at work? Study suggests asking in person over emailing, texting

New York [US], December 21 (ANI): According to a new study by Cornell University, if you need help at work, asking in person for help maximizes one's chance of getting a "yes", rather than emailing or texting.

2021-12-21T09:50:27.708332+00:00 IST

Relationships

Family of kids with life-threatening diseases more likely to suffer mentally, physically

Philadelphia [US], December 21 (ANI): A study has found that if you are a family member of a child suffering from a life-threatening condition, you are more likely to face mental or physical trauma than others.

2021-12-21T07:38:43.467918+00:00 IST

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Visuals increase attention, scientists explain why

Washington [US], December 20 (ANI): Scientists report that norepinephrine, a fundamental chemical for brain performance, is locally regulated in a brain region called the visual cortex.

2021-12-20T17:47:55.704501+00:00 IST

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Study finds school uniforms don't improve child behaviour

Washington [US], December 20 (ANI): A new national study has found that despite the belief of many parents and teachers, school uniforms don't seem to have any effect on young students' behaviour or attendance overall.

2021-12-20T14:11:16.488292+00:00 IST

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Study finds approach to identify schools with high lead levels in drinking water

Washington [US], December 20 (ANI): A team of researchers have recently used real-world data to determine an approach for identifying schools likely to have problematic lead levels.

2021-12-20T11:02:13.518750+00:00 IST

Food

Mocking meat

New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI): The surging trend in the food business globally is the emergence of 'mock meat'. Millions of dollars are being spent on advertising campaigns to convince us that it is good for us (our health) and good for the planet (for conservation of the environment).

2021-12-20T06:01:07.013494+00:00 IST