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Social interaction promotes optimal ageing in older persons: Research
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A new study followed over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to investigate if higher levels of social activity were linked to better long-term health. They observed that those who participated in volunteer work and leisure activities were more likely to retain excellent he
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Carter Road Clean Up Drive celebrates 100 weeks combating plastic pollutio
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9: When 5 youth decided to make a difference and clean up 3.5 km Carter Road, Bandra it seemed a Herculean task. They formed Carter Clean up on 24th June 2021. Soon they formed an army of volunteers.
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Doing good for others is beneficial to children's emotional, physical heal
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a recent UTHealth Houston study, children and teenagers who volunteer tend to flourish both mentally and physically.
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Social participation promotes optimal ageing in older adults: Research
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A new study monitored over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to see if higher levels of social activity were connected with good ageing in later life. They discovered that people who participated in volunteer work and leisure activities were more likely to maintain great h
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In older adults, social participation promotes optimal ageing: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Researchers found higher levels of social participation were associated with successful ageing in later life. They discovered that those who participated in volunteer work and recreational activities were more likely to maintain excellent health over the course of the three-year study and we
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Researchers discover how junk food may harm deep sleep
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Uppsala University researchers examined how junk food impacts sleep in a new study. In random order, healthy volunteers consumed an unhealthy and a healthier diet. The quality of the participants' deep sleep had decreased after the unhealthy diet, compared to those who had followed the healt
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Rajasthan government increases Home Guards renewal period to 15 years
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The renewal period for Home Guards and Home Guard Volunteers in Rajasthan has been increased to 15 years from the existing 5 years. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced this on Thursday during the inauguration ceremony of the new building of the Directorate of Home Guards in Jaipur.
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S Jaswant Singh Gill: Singapore's 1st Navy Commander and his lasting legac
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Gill's military career began when he fought for Singapore in the Konfrontasi battle, which took place between 1963 and 1966 and involved Indonesia and the Federation of Malaysia. He was named Commander of the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force in the wake of the British withdrawal in 1967.
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Tibetan activist calls on world leaders to take action against China's rep
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Notably, "Tibet Matters March" comes in the wake up of the recent disinformation campaign against Dalai Lama. It started on April 29th from the state of Sikkim and will cross West Bengal and conclude at Tezpur in Assam on May 23rd 2023. The march involves over 80 volunteers from the regional
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MoS Muraleedharan lauds Indians in Bahrain for promoting bilateral trade,
Updated : 3 years ago IST
V Muraleedharan met Indian volunteers and social workers in Manama and lauded them for their contribution in promoting bilateral trade and economic ties, urging them to utilize the growing business opportunities in India.
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Tibetan Youth Congress begin month-long march seeking attention to Sino-Ti
Updated : 3 years ago IST
TYC President Gonpo Dhundup, said that the the march was initiated to commemorate the forced signing of the "Seventeen-Point Agreement" by Tibetan delegates with China on May 23, 1959, which ultimately led to China's occupation of Tibet.
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Women Emergency Volunteers take part in Israeli Mass Casualty Exercise
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A terrorist has opened fire on a bus full of civilians, hitting the driver. The bus crashes into other vehicles, leaving 50 people wounded, some critically. In just minutes, with lights and sirens blaring, women from different backgrounds from all over Israel converge on the scene, wearing p
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