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Study reveals social isolation during adolescence drives long-term disruptions in social behaviour

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): While studying an animal model, researchers have found that social isolation during key developmental windows drives long-term changes in activity patterns of neurons involved in initiating social approach.

2020-02-21T11:02:07.934596+00:00 IST

New strategies to help children cope with negative emotions

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): A research on the emotional capacity of children recently underlined certain Western stereotypes about the potential value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions.

2020-02-21T05:56:32.688542+00:00 IST

Study attempts to discover secret of achieving goals

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Scientists at Queen Mary University of London has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to fail.

2020-02-20T18:18:29.534121+00:00 IST

Air passengers donning plastic coverings to thwart coronavirus rile fashion geek

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, two apparently overcautious passengers were spotted on an unspecified flight covered in sheets of plastic, apparently to shield themselves from possible infection.

2020-02-20T13:59:22.839888+00:00 IST

Mindfulness can curb pain and negative emotions: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that merely a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions with much better effectiveness.

2020-02-20T11:30:07.074104+00:00 IST

Taking a selfie can be related to self-objectification

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Spending too much time on selfies is a matter of concern as a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona reached to a conclusion that taking and sharing selfies can be related to self-objectification.

2020-02-20T03:55:47.808075+00:00 IST

Study reveals children carrying heavier backpacks might have healthier core

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 19 (ANI): To most public school students, lugging a heavy backpack to school is a burden, but it might explain a health advantage over home-schooled children which is a healthier core.

2020-02-19T08:35:29.821376+00:00 IST

Study reveals early exposure to household cleaning products linked with asthma, wheezing in children

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): According to recent research, scientists have found that early exposure of babies to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheezing by the time they are three.

2020-02-18T10:25:12.149222+00:00 IST

Young men who are taller may have lower risk of dementia in old age: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): In an attempt to assess specific types of individuals at the risk of developing dementia, a study has revealed that men who are relatively taller during their young adulthood are less likely to suffer from this debilitating condition in their old age.

2020-02-15T16:57:30.493576+00:00 IST

Daters take more interest in pooches than owners while swiping right, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): More than one-third of dating app users have admitted that they are more interested in meeting the pooches they come across in the profile pictures of their prospective dating partners rather than the person themselves.

2020-02-15T16:53:52.439591+00:00 IST

NASA astronaut receives heart warming welcome after spending 11 months in space

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): NASA spacewoman Christina Koch -- who touched down on earth after completing a record-breaking stay of 328 days on the International Space Station -- was welcomed home by her pet dog in the most endearing and affectionate manner one could possibly imagine.

2020-02-15T13:17:38.522076+00:00 IST

Excessive smartphone use may be linked to youth mental health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): Excessive smartphone use has been long associated with ill-effects on the eyesight, and according to a recent review, it can also impact the mental health of adolescents adversely.

2020-02-15T05:55:58.209072+00:00 IST

Optimistic partners can make you happier, live longer: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): Having a healthy relationship with an optimistic partner can greatly reduce a person's risk of developing age-related health conditions such as Alzheimer's, dementia and cognitive decline.

2020-02-15T04:22:43.259781+00:00 IST

Australian man falls to death while attempting handstand at a sinkhole

Canberra [Australia], Feb 14 (ANI): In a freak accident an Australian man plunged 98 feet to his death at a popular tourist attraction situated on South Australia's Limestone Coast.

2020-02-14T17:43:20.741647+00:00 IST

Researchers explore science behind 'beer goggles' effect

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 14 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers explored the 'beer goggles' effect' in which consumption of alcohol makes even physically unattractive persons appear beautiful.

2020-02-14T10:49:54.335865+00:00 IST

Storytelling can reduce virtual reality cybersickness

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 13 (ANI): In a recent study researchers from the University of Waterloo found that storylines that provide emotionally evocative context and details can help users feel immersed in Virtual reality (VR) experiences and can reduce feelings of nausea, disorientation and eye strain, depending on a user's gaming experience.

2020-02-13T15:18:29.592800+00:00 IST

Obese feline searching for a forever home

Virginia [USA], Feb 13 (ANI): Animal lovers on the internet are going gaga over a morbidly obese cat who is waiting to be adopted by a loving family.

2020-02-13T13:45:49.958907+00:00 IST

Fewer liquor stores may lead to less homicide: Study

Washington D.C. (USA), Feb 13 (ANI): Reducing the number of businesses that sell alcohol may lower the homicide rate in the state, according to a new research in Baltimore.

2020-02-13T11:33:33.215036+00:00 IST

Netflix and AAP's official handles engage in funny banter over little 'Mufflerman'

New Delhi [India], Feb 13 (ANI): As the little 'Mufflerman' took Twitter by storm during Aam Aadmi's Party sweeping win in Delhi Assembly Polls, Netflix India and AAP's official handles engaged in funny banter on Twitter.

2020-02-13T06:37:18.472725+00:00 IST

California woman snatches food from random strangers for online fame

California [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): A TikTok user pushed the limits of mischief after she went around a shopping mall literally snatching away food out of people's hands.

2020-02-12T17:03:16.569704+00:00 IST

Revenge sweeter than forgiveness - at least in stories, finds study

Ohio [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): Humans love taking revenge from cheaters more than forgiving them - at least in stories- explains new research on revenge and forgiveness.

2020-02-12T06:03:22.223411+00:00 IST