Lifestyle

Strong adolescent-parent relationships lead to better health

Researchers have found that adolescents who report strong relationships with their parents have better long-term health outcomes.

2023-03-21T17:15:29.357094+00:00 IST

Navroz: History, significance, how Parsi New Year is celebrated

Navroz is here! The festival is celebrated by Parsis all across the world. Navroz marks the first day of Farvardin, the first month in the Zoroastrian calendar, also known as the Shahenshahi calendar.

2023-03-21T05:22:15.077616+00:00 IST

Personality, satisfaction related throughout adult lifespan

According to research published by the American Psychological Association, certain personality traits are associated with life satisfaction, and that association remains stable regardless of age, despite changes in social roles and responsibilities that people may experience throughout their adult lives.

2023-03-20T19:11:30.423208+00:00 IST

Women who work in rotating shifts are more likely to be frail

A recent study headed by York University researchers discovered a relationship between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older employees in Canada, particularly among women on rotating hours.

2023-03-19T17:17:35.586548+00:00 IST

Leaders with low self-esteem likely to create 'toxic' stress

Backed up by 40 years of research, well-being expert Professor Simon L. Dolan PhD says that leaders with low self-esteem are most likely to pass on stress to their teams.

2023-03-19T07:03:18.398062+00:00 IST

How high sugar, fat diet can cause chronic liver disease

The study, conducted at MU's Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building, identified the western diet-induced microbial and metabolic contributors to liver disease, advancing our understanding of the gut-liver axis and, as a result, the development of dietary and microbial interventions for this global health threat.

2023-03-19T04:09:51.175996+00:00 IST

Kids learn better when taught by teacher of same ethnicity: Study

Recent studies show that at the age of seven, young children who are taught by a teacher of their own ethnicity have better learning and problem-solving skills

2023-03-18T18:20:10.974995+00:00 IST

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Fitness

Short night-time sleep doubles risk of clogged leg arteries

Getting enough sleep is essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being. According to research published in the European Heart Journal - Open, an ESC journal, sleeping less than five hours each night is linked to a 74 per cent increased risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

2023-03-18T09:02:00.611868+00:00 IST

Others

Leaders with low self-esteem are likely to create 'toxic' stress

There is a mountain of evidence indicating stress is a primary cause of common and fatal diseases such as heart attacks, diabetes, asthma, cancer, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, memory loss, and premature ageing.

2023-03-17T07:59:13.501921+00:00 IST

Others

Your loveable pet dog or cat might lead to restless nights: Study

According to a new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Relations, your lovely pet dog or cat may cause you to have more restless nights than others who are graced with long periods of peaceful sleep.

2023-03-17T07:51:46.856002+00:00 IST

Others

Kids build better learning skills when taught by same teachers

According to recent research, young children who are taught by a teacher of the same ethnicity as themselves have higher learning and problem-solving skills by the age of seven.

2023-03-17T07:09:22.137265+00:00 IST

Fashion

Zendaya's stylist Law Roach announces retirement

Renowned Hollywood stylist Law Roach has announced his retirement citing "politics, the lies and false narratives" in the fashion and entertainment world as the reason behind his decision. However, he did come in full support of Zendaya and said that he will always have "love" for her.

2023-03-16T14:43:30.269186+00:00 IST

Fitness

Exercise improves quality of life in people with Parkinson's

The quality of life and the intensity of movement-related symptoms can both be enhanced by physical activity in Parkinson's disease patients. According to the initial Cochrane evaluation of the available research, any form of organised exercise is preferable than none.

2023-03-16T12:41:55.857860+00:00 IST

Education

Colours of pottery hint at power of an empire: Research

The Wari empire spread over Peru's highlands and coastal areas from 600-1050 CE. "People sometimes think of the Inka as the first big empire in South America, but the Wari came first," says Luis Muro Ynonan, the study's corresponding author and a research associate and former postdoctoral scientist at the Field Museum in Chicago.

2023-03-13T16:38:04.377228+00:00 IST

Food

Remembering recent meal might help check food intake: Study

The 'meal-recall effect', or remembering a recent meal, might restrict how much food a person consumes later. Researchers from the University of Cambridge investigated the effect on meal-recall of believing that a recent meal was twice as big and gratifying as reality or recalling a recent meal in detail (e.g., what it felt like to chew and swallow the food).

2023-03-12T16:14:31.877125+00:00 IST

Others

Wheat's ancient roots of viral resistance uncovered

There is a great demand for wheat varieties or cultivars that can resist the Wheat Yellow Mosaic Virus (WYMV), which periodically decimates wheat fields throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

2023-03-12T14:01:36.211207+00:00 IST

Fashion

TWO POINT TWO, SIX5SIX bring relaxed streetwear fashion at LFW

Anvita Sharma's Two Point Two and Six5Six by Avni Aneja presented streetwear fashion masterpieces at the Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI on Friday.

2023-03-12T12:01:36.744884+00:00 IST

Fashion

CDC celebrates fifth anniversary at Lakme Fashion Week

Circular Design Challenge (CDC) celebrated its fifth year since its inception at Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. To celebrate this milestone, CDC hosted a special showcase by three of its alumni - labels Chamar, Doodlage-Made from Waste and Iro Iro on Thursday.

2023-03-10T15:59:09.115138+00:00 IST

Food

How nearby food stores affect patients after weight-loss surgery

According to new research, being able to walk to a nearby food retail shop may be a key determinant in long-term weight loss following bariatric surgery.

2023-03-09T18:09:17.883624+00:00 IST

Fitness

Olive oil by-product could aid exercise: Research

According to new research, a natural byproduct of olive oil production may have antioxidant properties and may help with exercise. The research, led by nutritionists at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the journal Nutrients, is the first to look into the benefits of natural olive fruit water for physically active people.

2023-03-09T12:15:19.077047+00:00 IST

Fashion

Holi Special: Bollywood-inspired outfits for playing colours

Gone are those days when Holi and white outfits were synonymous. Nowadays, women try outfits of different colours and shades on Holi. From Dungarees to tie-and-dye, you can choose your comfort cloth for this Holi. Need some inspiration? Then check out our Bollywood divas who had set some fashion goals with white dresses.

2023-03-08T07:34:34.541568+00:00 IST