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A recent study found that our parents lifestyle has a strong connection to how we handle our own lifestyles even into adulthood. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Poor health in adulthood because of parents' lifestyle in childhood:...

The study involved 21,000 participants aged 50 and above from 13 European countries.

18 Nov 2017 6:03 PM IST

Researchers noted that respiratory health can be improved by the expansion of tree cover in very polluted urban neighbourhoods. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Tree-lined neighbourhoods may prevent asthma attacks: study

Greenspace and gardens were associated with reductions in asthma hospitalisation at lower pollutant levels.

18 Nov 2017 3:36 PM IST

The exercise is referred to as \speed of processing training\, \useful field of view training,\ or \UFOV training\. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Computer brain-training can reduce dementia risk by 29%

The exercise is referred to as "speed of processing training", "useful field of view training," or "UFOV training".

18 Nov 2017 2:58 PM IST

The study is published online in Obesity Reviews. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Short-term probiotics can help shed those extra kilos

Further long-term studies are required to examine the effects of probiotic supplementation on various measures on body...

18 Nov 2017 2:50 PM IST

Prolonged TV viewing has already been associated with heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Watching too much TV may double blood clot risk: study

The researchers examined 15,158 middle-aged (45-64 years) participants.

18 Nov 2017 2:46 PM IST

People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
The faster you eat, the more kilos you gain?

People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome.

18 Nov 2017 1:50 PM IST

The study further elaborates that many of them are turning to drink and drugs in order to cope and in the long run have a lower level of overall happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Depression in women often caused by sexual harassment in office

Study finds women are suffering anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD after being victimized at their work...

18 Nov 2017 11:15 AM IST

Study finds dog ownership was especially prominent as a protective factor in persons living alone. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Keeping a pet dog reduces risk of early death

Older people who live alone are 33 percent less likely to die over the next 12 years if they have a dog, according to a...

18 Nov 2017 10:04 AM IST

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)Life
A Chinese herb may help fight tooth decay, says study

Galla Chinensis revealed to inhibit acid production of caries-associated bacteria as well as make teeth more resistant...

18 Nov 2017 8:30 AM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Now Zika virus can be fought using anti-malaria drug

Medication, called chloroquine, has a long history of safe use during pregnancy, and is relatively inexpensive.

18 Nov 2017 8:18 AM IST

It is important to keep your blood glucose level in control (Photo: AFP)Life
Diabetes can make men infertile

It is not difficult to maintain a lifestyle that includes healthy diet and regular exercise which will easily help in...

17 Nov 2017 7:30 PM IST

Researchers examined performance pressure in the workplace and the behaviours that result from it. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Too much of work pressure may cause employees to cheat, says study

Study finds when employees feel their job depends on meeting high benchmarks, some fudge results in order to stay...

17 Nov 2017 5:17 PM IST

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