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The benefits of meditation for mental wellbeing are well-documented (Photo: AFP)

Research links happiness to specific areas in the brain

They found that those who scored highly on the scale typically also benefited from this unique neurological structuring.

21 March 2018 8:02 PM IST

The results support the importance of both reducing sitting time and promoting physical activity for preventing LUTS. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sedentary lifestyle can increase risk of urinary tract symptoms

The results support the importance of both reducing sitting time and promoting physical activity for preventing LUTS.

21 March 2018 8:02 PM IST

Personality traits - such as agreeableness, conscientiousness, trust and generosity - also affect behaviour. (Photo: Pixabay)

IQ, not personality, key to success: study

People might naturally presume that people who are nice, conscientious and generous are automatically more cooperative.

21 March 2018 7:53 PM IST

The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)

Extra limb of baby boy born with three legs removed after surgery that...

The amputation was delayed since the boy's family wasn't in a good financial condition.

21 March 2018 7:20 PM IST

Cells make bone or cartilage depending in where they are with movements directing them (Photo: AFP)

Here's the real reason why a baby moves frequently inside the womb

It was also found that not enough movement in the womb may leave a child with brittle bones and abnormal joints.

21 March 2018 6:14 PM IST

The treatment was determined safe and feasible in the initial pilot phase. (Photo: Pixabay)

Freezing this nerve can kindle weight loss

This nerve, located at the base of the esophagus, is one of several mechanisms that tell the brain that the stomach is...

21 March 2018 4:24 PM IST

Low carb diets are frequently recommended to prevent metabolic diseases, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

High meat intake may up liver disease risk: study

Low carb diets can be very rich in animal protein, especially meat.

21 March 2018 4:17 PM IST

Making yourself the butt of your jokes actually demonstrates greater levels of happiness and self-assurance. (Photo: Pixabay)

14 simple ways to increase happiness, according to science

From de-cluttering the desk to getting lots of sleep, science reveals 14 simple ways people can feel more content.

21 March 2018 3:59 PM IST

The longer people live abroad, the more self-discerning reflections they accumulate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Living abroad leads to clearer sense of self: study

The more likely they are to develop a better understanding of themselves and have increased clarity about career...

21 March 2018 3:17 PM IST

Her mother also hit back at social media claims about the woman working as an escort in Dubai (Photo: Pixabay)

Model breaks her back as she jumps from hotel to escape man trying to...

The woman told her friends and relatives that the man held a knife to her throat when she refused to have sex with him.

21 March 2018 2:45 PM IST

As people with autism age, they tend to exercise less and less than their peers without autism. (Photo: Pixabay)

How praise can motivate autistic adults to exercise more

Relying on technology to deliver praise statements or provide other support also saves time.

21 March 2018 1:40 PM IST

The women who had acupuncture also reported improved health-related quality of life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Acupuncture can help relieve menopausal symptoms

The findings have been published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

21 March 2018 1:36 PM IST