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Cinema, museum visits can prevent depression?

Washington (USA) Dec 16 (ANI): Cultural activities not only help people manage and recover from depression but can also help to prevent it. According to a recent study, Regular visits to the cinema, theatre or to museums could dramatically reduce the chances of becoming depressed in older age.

2018-12-15T18:33:36.959704+00:00 IST

Most people can correctly assess their own personalities: Study

Washington (USA) Dec 15 (ANI): It's widely assumed that people have rose-tinted glasses on when they consider their own personality, according to a recent study, that's not entirely true. The research suggests that when it comes to self-assessment, people have a pretty good grip on their own personalities.

2018-12-15T15:14:25.123581+00:00 IST

Drawing is better than writing for memory retention in older adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 9 (ANI): For older adults, drawing plays a very important role to enhance memory, a recent study suggests.

2018-12-09T14:07:49.406825+00:00 IST

See something so cute you could crush it? Here's why it happens

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 07 (ANI): Have you ever come across a baby or a puppy that is so cute that you want to squeeze the living soul out of it, albeit without a desire to harm it? Well, don't sweat, you are perfectly normal. The phenomenon is called 'cute aggression' and we are in this together.

2018-12-09T10:58:14.682253+00:00 IST

Narcissists less likely to support democracy, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 6 (ANI): People with a narcissistic self-view are less likely to support the idea of democracy, a recent study suggested.

2018-12-06T19:35:16.733490+00:00 IST

Bad bosses can help you become a great boss: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 04 (ANI): According to a recent study, abuse and mistreatment by those at the top of an organisation do not necessarily lead to abusive behavior by lower-level leaders. Sometimes, bad bosses could turn you into a great boss.

2018-12-04T18:05:40.283388+00:00 IST

What makes some words funny?

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 28 (ANI): Ever wonder what it is about certain words that make them funny? A recent study has determined that there are two main kinds of predictors of funniness in words: those related to the form of the word and those related to its meaning.

2018-11-28T11:19:55.616449+00:00 IST

This is how office space defines your personality

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): Do you keep your personal space in office messy? You might appear as less agreeable and neurotic, suggests a study.

2018-11-27T11:42:29.493583+00:00 IST

Walk backwards for memory boost

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 19 (ANI): People who walk backwards, perform better in memory tests than those who stand still or walk forward.

2018-11-19T08:51:08.410034+00:00 IST

Animal's food-finding strategies making them extinct

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): Turns out, strategies of animals to find food can put their own lives in danger.

2018-11-16T10:44:07.262536+00:00 IST

Smriti Irani's post on 'DeepVeer' wedding will tickle your funny bones!

New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): While fans of actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are waiting to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds, looks like Union Minister Smriti Irani, too, is longing for the wedding pictures to be officially released.

2018-11-14T19:26:05.651692+00:00 IST

How alcohol ads on social media increase desire to drink

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 14 (ANI): Reading pro-drinking comments on alcohol advertisements on social media could boost teenagers' desire to drink.

2018-11-14T06:55:37.758628+00:00 IST

Google Doodle commemorates Children's Day 2018

New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): Google on Wednesday ringed in Children's Day celebrations by dedicating a special doodle on the occasion.

2018-11-13T19:23:05.085989+00:00 IST

Singing in choirs might reduce loneliness for older adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): Singing in a choir reduced loneliness and increased interest in the lives of older adults, a recent study suggests.

2018-11-11T08:01:08.010281+00:00 IST

Social media obsession can be associated with increase in narcissism

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): If you are a social media addict and are guilty of constantly posting selfies, you might want to keep the obsession in check. Because according to a recent study, excessive use of social media, in particular, the posting of images and selfies, is associated with a subsequent increase in narcissism.

2018-11-11T07:56:51.803024+00:00 IST

Bear cub's struggle to scale snowy mountain is winning hearts

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 8 (ANI): A heart-warming footage of a baby bear attempting to climb a mountain blanketed with a thick layer of snow has created a lot of buzz on social media.

2018-11-08T04:21:08.627092+00:00 IST

Wealthier people contribute less in combating climate change: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 6 (ANI): A recent study suggests that wealthier people tend to contribute less in the struggle against climate change.

2018-11-06T17:11:03.185656+00:00 IST

Here's a sneak-peek into the world's largest underwater restaurant

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 6 (ANI): Norway is all set become home to the world's largest underwater restaurant.

2018-11-06T08:51:25.248046+00:00 IST

Prejudice against women in power is greater than believed: Study

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 5 (ANI): It turns out people are more prejudiced against women leaders than the statistics might indicate.

2018-11-05T18:15:56.108870+00:00 IST

Pilot files lawsuit against female colleague over false #MeToo claims

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 04 (ANI): A former Alaska Airlines pilot filed a lawsuit against a female co-pilot, as he claimed the latter got him fired on the basis of her alleged drugging and rape charges against him.

2018-11-04T18:08:48.527263+00:00 IST

Are children's TV programs too cool for school?

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Recent studies have shown that television has a large impact on children's lives and for every three hours children spend in school, five hours are spent watching Television.

2018-11-03T12:38:43.982999+00:00 IST