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Masturbation also helps to reduce the risk of prostrate cancer. (Photo: AFP)Life
Masturbation may ease depression on Christmas

Self-pleasure releases endorphins which help boost the immune system

22 Dec 2016 4:21 PM IST

Colo just epitomizes the advances that zoos have made (Photo: Associated Press)Life
US's oldest living gorilla Colo turns 60

Her longevity is putting a spotlight on the medical care, nutrition and up-to-date therapeutic techniques.

22 Dec 2016 4:00 PM IST

Majority also said that they did not like partners to bring up the past (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Women like men who support career after marriage

The women said they were perfectly ok with someone who supports their career and their passions.

22 Dec 2016 3:09 PM IST

Just by giving girls lessons in puberty or a purpose-built sanitary pad means they were more likely to stay at school during their periods (Photo: AFP)Life
Puberty lessons, free sanitary pads aid girls' education

Many girls don't know about periods before they encounter their first one. They are totally unprepared because they...

22 Dec 2016 2:47 PM IST

A small proportion of people in the healthy BMI range are fat inside (Photo: AFP)Life
Three genes tell how people are obese yet healthy

Higher levels of fat in the blood supply increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes and can lead to fatty deposits around the...

22 Dec 2016 2:34 PM IST

The parents of Theo Ormondi donated his lungs to a five-month-old girl and a young adult after their son died due to a sudden illness. (Photo: AFP)Life
41-day-old UK baby becomes youngest lung donor

Theo Ormondi's parents donated his lungs to two other patients in need

22 Dec 2016 1:32 PM IST

Research shows that students are not learning as much and soon new methods will have to be used to make problem-solving skills better. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Lectures don't develop problem-solving skills

Problem-solving skills are seen to increase by nearly 10 percent in the first semester but decreases drastically after...

22 Dec 2016 12:51 PM IST

With small airways, lack of a full set of teeth to chew with, underdeveloped swallow reflex and short attention span, infants are at a major risk of choking. (Photo: pixabay)Life
Young children can choke to death on whole grapes

Grapes are larger than an infant's airway and hence can cause a lot of problems

22 Dec 2016 10:50 AM IST

Low levels of blue light, found in sun rays, makes T cells move faster and prevent an infection by mounting an immune response. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Sunlight can boost your immune system

Sunlight makes hydrogen peroxide in T cells, which makes the cells move and build a better immunity system

22 Dec 2016 10:27 AM IST

Repetitive impact can lead to stress fractures in the small bones of the foot or ankle, which can ultimately result in breakage. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Running on hard surfaces likely to cause injuries

Running on concrete surfaces is a repetitive strain on the body, starting from the feet all the way to your lower back

22 Dec 2016 9:35 AM IST

Senior citizens during the APPIO workshopLife
Digital learning: Keeping pace

A Hyderabad-based couple has set out to educate senior citizens on how to use smart phones.

22 Dec 2016 5:57 AM IST

A good start to finding a middle ground is treating certain meals like rewards.Life
How to stick to fitness resolutions in the new year

Those who want to lead a healthier life in 2017 must start preparing now.

22 Dec 2016 12:14 AM IST

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