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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Study finds stress can lead to excessive drinking in women

Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): According to new research, stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking.

2021-12-19T10:54:57.659317+00:00 IST

Researchers find how following superhero behaviour can lead to healthy ageing

London [UK], December 19 (ANI): After analysing superhero behaviour, a recent study led by researchers from Australia discovered that implementing that can lead to positive health outcomes.

2021-12-19T10:21:47.955474+00:00 IST

Study finds hip hop song linked to reduction in suicide rates

Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, wide-scale public attention to the song '1-800-273-8255' by American hip hop artist Logic was associated with an increase in calls to the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a reduction in suicides.

2021-12-19T10:12:58.287375+00:00 IST

Study finds self-perception becomes blurrier overtime

Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, it's easy to tell two objects apart when they are close to you but not when they are far from you as they become "compressed", a basic principle of perception. The concept of self works similarly.

2021-12-19T06:08:24.535183+00:00 IST

Study finds live-streaming ads for junk food, alcohol increased during COVID pandemic

Pennsylvania [US], December 18 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that live streaming gaming platforms that are used to endorse alcohol, energy drinks, and junk food by influencers increased during the coronavirus pandemic.

2021-12-18T16:44:52.018126+00:00 IST

Study finds mindfulness may get wandering thoughts back on track

Ohio [US], December 18 (ANI): A new study has suggested that practising mindfulness can help us refocus our thoughts. The study has been published in the 'Journal of Cognitive Enhancement'.

2021-12-18T13:36:22.388054+00:00 IST

Personality traits predict performance differently across different jobs: Study

Arkansas [US], December 18 (ANI): A study has found that whether your personality traits affect your job performance, depends on the job you have.

2021-12-18T10:21:40.942264+00:00 IST

Study finds hate speech fuelled by shared moral concerns

California [US], December 17 (ANI): According to new research, people whose moral beliefs and values align closely with other members of their online communities -- including those on social networks -- are more prone to radicalization.

2021-12-17T12:42:24.765429+00:00 IST

Study finds 1500 endangered languages at high risk of being lost this century

Canberra [Australia], December 17 (ANI): A study has found that 1,500 endangered languages could no longer be spoken by the end of this century.

2021-12-17T11:01:38.496365+00:00 IST

Choline transporter in brain is necessary for tuning out unneeded information: Study

Washington [US], December 17 (ANI): In habituation, an organism gets so used to a ubiquitous sight, smell, sensation or sound that it virtually disappears. Researchers have identified a transporter protein in the brain that plays a vital role in habituation.

2021-12-17T03:49:12.880690+00:00 IST

Mindfulness may get your wandering thoughts back on track: Study

Ohio [US], December 16 (ANI): A new research has found that 30 per cent to 50 per cent of our daily thoughts are spent on mind wandering, and excessive mind-wandering can lead to many negative outcomes in our professional and personal life.

2021-12-16T12:12:01.076260+00:00 IST

Pressure to be 'perfect' causes mental health issues for teenage girls, research shows

London [UK], December 16 (ANI): Pressure from schools and families to live up to society's expectations of the "ideal" girl and be "good" causes mental health issues in teenage girls, a study shows.

2021-12-16T03:35:27.256600+00:00 IST

Common sleep disorder combos may be fatal: Study

Adelaide [Australia], December 15 (ANI): A study has found that people suffering from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to suffer from heart problems and are almost 50 per cent more likely to die than those without either condition.

2021-12-15T07:32:45.547518+00:00 IST

Study suggests hip hop song linked to reduction in US suicides

Washington [US], December 14 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study wide-scale public attention to the song '1-800-273-8255' by American hip hop artist Logic was associated with an increase in calls to the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a reduction in suicides.

2021-12-14T15:13:53.975688+00:00 IST