Lifestyle

Why one should think twice before wishing 'Happy Good Friday'

The habit of reading the word 'good' and referring to happy moments may confuse you on the day of 'Good Friday'. Many unintentionally end up wishing their friends with greetings like 'Happy Good Friday' which is the result of a lack of information.

2023-04-07T06:28:27.619131+00:00 IST

Good Friday: Things you can do to remember Christ's sacrifice

But the word "good" has a different meaning here. The meaning is associated with its religious roots. In this context, it "designates a day on (or sometimes a season in) which religious observance is held."

2023-04-06T14:15:50.431578+00:00 IST

Teenagers who trust internet information find it less stressful

According to a Cornell-led psychology study, teens' faith in the news they read on social media - or lack thereof - may be key to whether it supports or detracts from their well-being.

2023-04-05T17:22:19.178285+00:00 IST

Young dog owners tend to cope better when their pup misbehaves

According to a new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Relations, young dog owners react well when their pet pup misbehaves.

2023-04-05T15:45:33.354499+00:00 IST

Social rank influences stress response: Research

In a study published in Current Biology, Tulane psychology professor Jonathan Fadok, PhD, and postdoctoral researcher Lydia Smith-Osborne looked at two forms of psychosocial stress -- social isolation and social instability -- and how they manifest themselves based on social rank.

2023-04-02T08:47:24.856297+00:00 IST

Know about Holy Week and significance of Palm Sunday

Holy Week is an important time for Christians throughout the world. Holy Week, begins on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Holy Week is a time when Catholics gather to remember and participate in the Passion of Jesus Christ.

2023-04-02T07:27:30.462795+00:00 IST

Emotional companionship linked to physical well-being: Research

According to a new study published in Social Psychology and Personality Science, impact of your close relationships may alter how your body operates.

2023-04-01T18:06:23.237209+00:00 IST

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Art evokes emotions in human body: Study

People all around the world are drawn to creating and consuming art, and human emotions play a central subject in visual artworks as well as in music and performance art

2023-03-28T17:59:27.896748+00:00 IST

All you need to know about Ugadi festival

The term 'Ugadi', also known as 'Yugadi', is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Yuga' and 'Adi' which means the beginning of a 'new age'.

2023-03-22T05:36:17.112021+00:00 IST

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Parenting

Treat your kids with these water activities

Summer is knocking at the door. Before the scorching heat makes us sweat and irritate, let's plan some water activities for the kids. Not only kids, grown-ups can also join in.

2023-04-01T10:58:55.080540+00:00 IST

Relationships

Personality traits associated with satisfaction:Study

A recent research published by the American Psychological Association claimed certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life. Despite the changes people may experience in social roles and responsibilities over the course of their adult lives, that association is stable regardless of age.

2023-03-30T09:20:24.928071+00:00 IST

Others

Repeated questions might put you at risk of cybercrime: Study

According to a recent study from the University of East Anglia, people share more personal information when asked the same questions a second time.

2023-03-28T13:42:29.094930+00:00 IST

Beauty

Variations in skin composition causes psoriasis, atopic dermatiti

According to two recent UC Davis Health research, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may be caused by variations in skin composition.

2023-03-28T09:10:19.687294+00:00 IST

Parenting

How mom, dad's different perspectives as co-parents affect kids

In the study, published online recently in the journal Child Development, participants were asked about their co-parenting relationship with their partner -- in other words, how they related to each other as parents.

2023-03-26T08:33:44.699597+00:00 IST

Food

Excess calories during development of brain-alter reduce cravings

In Molecular Metabolism, a Rutgers study found that early overnutrition rewires developing brains to seek unhealthy food in children whose mothers are overweight during pregnancy and nursing.

2023-03-25T11:11:14.166096+00:00 IST

Parenting

'Better education facilites for girls can help reduce child death

The study has explored the relationship between maternal education and children's health in the rural-urban context in India

2023-03-24T18:47:07.448184+00:00 IST

Others

Poor children have poorer health, educational outcomes

A new investigation conducted by UCL academics indicates that Generation Z youngsters born into the lowest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a slew of bad health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 than their more affluent classmates.

2023-03-24T16:38:50.073412+00:00 IST

Others

Housing plays important role in disaster preparedness: Research

Researchers are particularly interested in how natural catastrophes such as hurricanes and floods influence people's dwellings in the United States.

2023-03-24T16:27:50.523126+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study shows mindfulness activities can improve mental health

According to a study, normalizing mindfulness practices can improve emotional well-being of a graduate student.

2023-03-23T17:35:56.483067+00:00 IST

Food

Ramzan 2023: Food items to relish during Iftar

Ramzan, which is considered to be the holiest month in the religion of Islam, has finally arrived. It marks the beginning of the month-long fasting period.

2023-03-23T11:57:02.403603+00:00 IST

Food

Try out these easy-to-make snacks during Chaitra Navratri

During Navratri, devotees also prepare traditional snacks in their homes and sing bhajans to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. On Navratri, people observe fasting for all nine days. In addition, some people fast for the first two or last two days of the festival. It is believed that Goddess Durga fulfils the wishes of those who fast on these days.

2023-03-22T05:04:50.024876+00:00 IST