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Forgetting requires more brain power than remembering

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): A recent research has unveiled that forgetting requires more brain efforts than trying to remember. The discovery was made through neuroimaging at the University of Texas, Austin.

2019-03-18T11:21:14.841390+00:00 IST

Tilt training helps prevent fainting: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): In a recent research it has been found out that tilt training prevents fainting. Besides, the training improved quality of life, reduced the worry and fear about future fainting and enabled patients to return to work.

2019-03-18T11:10:51.012700+00:00 IST

Reattaching to work and detaching from work are equally essential

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The latest study has found out that reattaching to work is just as important as detaching from the work for overall well being of an employee. Earlier, research had shown the relation between well being and detachment.

2019-03-18T08:28:09.187380+00:00 IST

People with positive attitude likely to eat healthily: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 17 (ANI): According to a new study, people with a positive attitude are more likely to eat healthily.

2019-03-17T13:51:17.884405+00:00 IST

Movies influence people reveals study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 15 (ANI): Recently a Nigerian feature film helped researchers in understanding if media, such as movies had any hand in shifting the social norms or influencing people and found that movies greatly influence people to behave as the actors do.

2019-03-15T12:49:22.014285+00:00 IST

Getting gender right can help Indian marketers enhance growth prospects

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Marketers are reinforcing rather than helping to eradicate harmful gender-based stereotypes, in line with the latest AdReaction report released by Kantar, which reveals the disconnect between consumer and business opinions of gender portrayals in advertising.

2019-03-15T06:10:01.495160+00:00 IST

Immigration is beneficial to economies: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 12 (ANI): Contrary to what Donald Trump might endorse, according to a recent study counties with more historical immigration have higher incomes, less poverty, and lower unemployment today.

2019-03-12T13:03:13.405453+00:00 IST

Victims of workplace mistreatment rank lower on the boss' chart, suggests study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 10 (ANI): A recent study suggests that victims of workplace mistreatment may rank lower for their bosses, despite them being exemplary performers.

2019-03-10T09:11:58.512450+00:00 IST

Older adults at risk of injuries, factures for walking dogs: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 7 (ANI): Regular exercise is essential for everyone irrespective of their age and having a pet that requires daily physical activity can be an added motivation to go for a walk. However, according to a new study, walking a leashed dog could increase the risk of fractures in older adults.

2019-03-07T12:55:50.755268+00:00 IST

Green spaces can help people trust strangers: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 7 (ANI): Green spaces can increase well-being and social connections among city residents, recent study suggests.

2019-03-07T08:39:33.987167+00:00 IST

Pop lyrics contain just as many references to violence as hip-hop songs: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 7 (ANI): While pop songs continue to dominate radio waves and Youngsters’ music list, researchers have found that pop music lyrics contain the same amount of violent content as rap and hip-hop.

2019-03-07T07:18:39.095327+00:00 IST

Pilot gets pizza delivered to passengers stuck during snowstorm

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 6 (ANI): Sometimes small acts of kindness and even the littlest of sweet gestures can make the biggest of problematic situations feel less stressful and sometimes even munching on your favourite food like a cheesy slice of pizza can solve a lot of issues!

2019-03-06T13:28:13.778122+00:00 IST

World's ‘saddest elephant' passes away

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 6 (ANI): The "saddest elephant in the world" has died of depression and loneliness in Spain.

2019-03-06T13:03:50.993749+00:00 IST

Here’s why people sacrifice their own self-interest for other people

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 6 (ANI): According to a new research, we are more likely to share resources with others when we feel like our lives and work is interdependent.

2019-03-06T10:43:24.911275+00:00 IST

Going for a vacation with your pet? Here are 8 places where you can stay

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 05 (ANI): Hotels across globe are transforming themselves and becoming pet-friendly so as to adapt to the new world.

2019-03-05T06:51:07.657849+00:00 IST

Oldest tattoo tool discovered

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 03 (ANI): Archaeologists have recently discovered the oldest tattooing artifact which is around 2,000 years old.

2019-03-03T17:28:33.582780+00:00 IST

Abhinandan's gunslinger moustache finds its latest fan in Jawed Habib

New Delhi [India], Mar 3 (ANI): Ever since IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned home on Friday from Pakistan, his stylised moustache has become the new fad among men across the country, the latest one to join the rage being Jawed Habib.

2019-03-03T14:32:07.498878+00:00 IST

Not just food, savour your conversations too

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 02 (ANI): While savouring a creamy chocolaty slice of cake is as blissful as it gets, according to a recent study the concept goes beyond taste buds. We can also savour a meaningful conversation, and it works wonders.

2019-03-02T09:09:22.439094+00:00 IST

Mindfulness could help promote positive body image: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 28 (ANI): According to a new study, making people more aware of their own internal body signals, such as heartbeat or breathing rate, could promote positive body image.

2019-02-28T17:44:50.177281+00:00 IST

Listening to music can impair creativity: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 27 (ANI): According to a new study, listening to music can significantly impair people’s ability to complete creative tasks.

2019-02-27T17:34:49.738605+00:00 IST

Dogs have own personalities, suffer mood swings

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): Have you ever felt that your pet pooch has a personality of its own? Well you would not be wrong, a new study by the Michigan State University found that canines have personalities which are gradually shaped, by how their owners treat them.

2019-02-26T09:21:20.449119+00:00 IST