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Numerous studies over the years have shown that hospitalization and mortality rates for heart failure patients are higher during the winter. (Photo: Pixabay)

More hospitalizations for heart failure patients in winter

Drastic change in temperature and atmospheric pressure is closely related to rate of hospitalization, death in elderly...

3 Jan 2018 10:43 AM IST

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Informal caregiving linked to sleep problems

Researchers found that the likelihood of sleep problems rose with the number of hours spent in unpaid caregiving.

2 Jan 2018 6:00 PM IST

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Study links fish consumption to better sleep

Here's what a new study has found.

2 Jan 2018 5:21 PM IST

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Know how to burn calories while sitting at your desk

The findings are published in the journal Work.

2 Jan 2018 2:28 PM IST

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Skin whitening creams can cause irreparable damage, expert warns

2 Jan 2018 1:22 PM IST

Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the best time of the day to exercise and lose weight

Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health.

2 Jan 2018 1:20 PM IST

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Few colleges track suicides, despite prevention investments

"One death is one death too many," said Chris Brownson, the counselling centre director who analyses the university's...

2 Jan 2018 12:02 PM IST

A team of researchers has recently revealed that brain plays a major role between odours and nostalgia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Odours may trigger long-term memories: Study

The findings are published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.

2 Jan 2018 11:49 AM IST

People who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugary drinks may result in poorer memory: Studies

Findings indicate an association between higher sugary beverage intake and brain atrophy, including lower brain volume...

2 Jan 2018 10:35 AM IST

Glaucoma can lead to blindness, and it would be great if it could be prevented because there is no cure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking hot tea linked to lowered glaucoma risk

Overall, both medical and non-medical approaches are key to treating the disease in the future.

2 Jan 2018 10:22 AM IST

Most people who order takeout usually purchase fast food, which is high in sodium, fat, and calories. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular carry-out meals linked to higher body and blood fats in kids

Most people who order takeout usually purchase fast food, which is high in sodium, fat, and calories.

2 Jan 2018 10:15 AM IST

Ear infection in winter is caused because of cold, flu and chilly winds.

Take care of your ears this winter!

It's that time of the year again when your ears need special attention from the cold and chill of the winter season.

2 Jan 2018 12:44 AM IST