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While anecdotal evidence exists that writing a bedtime list can help one fall asleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Writing 'to-do' list before bedtime may help you doze off

Measures of personality, anxiety and depression might moderate the effects of writing on falling asleep.

14 Jan 2018 4:33 PM IST

Fast food is also responsible for diabetes, heart diseases and colon cancer (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests consumption of junk food may be as bad as a fatal...

Role of junk food in the hardening of arteries was also explained by findings of the study.

14 Jan 2018 3:13 PM IST

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These early symptoms can predict bipolar disorder

The study findings also associate several other factors with an increased risk of developing BD.

14 Jan 2018 2:07 PM IST

According to the researchers, a brain develops till the age of 20-30 (Photo: AFP)

Regular yoga can help tackle brain ageing

The research study focused not only on the brain but cstudies were conducted on hypertension, blood pressure, heart...

14 Jan 2018 12:54 PM IST

The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (Photo: AFP)

Here are 6 hand exercises that can help tackel symptoms of arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease affecting the entire body.

14 Jan 2018 12:28 PM IST

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Cycling doesn't harm men's sexual health

Health benefits enjoyed by cyclists who ride safely will far out weight health risks.

14 Jan 2018 10:31 AM IST

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Could anxiety be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers say yes. Find out why.

14 Jan 2018 10:05 AM IST

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Hypersensitive brain network cause chronic headaches

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by memory issues, sleep,...

14 Jan 2018 9:32 AM IST

Youth may be trying e-cigarettes before smoking because they are easier to access. (Photo: Pixabay)

Restaurant smoking ban does reduce habit, says study

Research found that bans were associated with high gains in quit attempts by smokers with low incomes.

13 Jan 2018 1:06 PM IST

Substituting Mediterranean diet for preventing chronic diseases is a better option. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mediterranean diet may protect elderly from becoming frail

Diet may help older individuals maintain muscle strength, activity, weight, and energy levels.

13 Jan 2018 10:59 AM IST

Short-chain fatty acids propionate and butyrate, which are formed during the fermentation processes caused by intestinal bacteria

Having muesli every day can keep arthritis at bay

Researchers discover fibre-rich diet can have a positive influence on chronic inflammatory joint diseases, leading to...

13 Jan 2018 10:43 AM IST

Study testing value of DNA sequencing as part of routine medical care showed roughly one in five people carried mutation linked with rare disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Body's new warning system 'sprays' DNA to alert other cells

According to researchers, Mitochondria in the white blood cells secrete a web of DNA fibres that raises the alarm.

13 Jan 2018 10:26 AM IST