Good sleep boosts happy thoughts
A good night's sleep boosts our positive memories, according to a study. Researchers split 70 young adults into two groups - one that got to sleep overnight and one that had to stay awake, Daily Mail reported.
Summer the best time to lose weight
With the summer season being naturally conducive to weight loss, all you have to do to get in shape over this season is follow these simple guidelines set down by experts.
Sitting for long hours kills you fast
Sitting for 11 hours or more in everyday life increases our chances of dying within three years, irrespective of whether we are physically active or not, an Australian study has found. According to the study by University of Sydney, the people who remained sedentary for half day had a 40 percent increased risk, even when physical activity and weight was taken into account, the Daily Mail reported.
Sedentary exercising won't help you
Phycial execising is most comman way to stay fit but if you lead a sedentary lifestyle they can still put you at risk, inspite of physical activity.
Low-calorie diet may erode immune system
A low-calorie diet may actually erode the immune system's ability to respond to infection, a new study has revealed.
Exercise can also trigger female 'coregasms'
Surprisingly, sex may not be the only way to an orgasm. Something as unconnected with bedroom as biking, spinning, abdominal exercises or rope climbing could also trigger climaxes, or 'coregasms' among women, a study suggests.
Daily stroll can halve your obesity risk
An hour-long brisk walk undertaken every day can reduce the risk of turning obese by half, scientists have found. Scientists have discovered that the secret to staving off the flab is taking a regular one-hour stroll, as they believe walking can reduce the influence of genes thought to cause obesity by 50 percent, the Daily Express reported.
No more 'chicken without sex life' in Beijing
Eating out in Beijing has always been confusing for foreigners. Many have complained about dishes that on being translated to English read "chicken without sex life" or "red burned lion head". But that confusion will soon be over with the government's translation of 3,000 traditional food items.
Fatty acids could lower quality of semen
The type of fatty diets men consume could lower the quality of semen, a study reveals.The study of 99 males, 71 percent of whom were overweight or obese, found a linkage between a high total fat intake and lower total sperm count and concentration.
Control your aggression using the wrong hand
People who find it difficult to rein in their aggression and yell at others even for silly mistakes can benefit by simply using the wrong hand in daily life and thereby practice self control, suggests a study. According to Thomas Denson of the University of New South Wales, right handers should get into the habit of using a computer mouse, stirring a cup of coffee or opening a door with their left hand and left-handers should do the opposite, the Daily Mail reported.
Paan Singh Tomar team to care for former athletes
Who says actors and films do not make a difference to the quality of our life? A biopic on the life of athlete-turned-outlaw Paan Singh Tomar has made its makers aware of their social responsibility. They are set to establish a charitable trust to look after retired, out-of-favour athletes and sportpersons.
Aging, obesity no bar to happiness
Here's a piece of good news for the elderly and the plump -- gathering years and obesity are no bar to happiness or well-being, says a cross-cultural study. Researchers from the University of Warwick Medical School found that people reported better mental quality of life as they age, despite aches and stiff bones.
Debarun ropes in Shahana as his showstopper
Designer Debarun Mukherjee is set to pay tribute to old Bollywood charm with his collection at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) and he has roped in Shahana Goswami to walk the ramp as a showstopper. He says she fits the bill.
Sari gets sexy avatar
Tied low on the waist, pinned high on the shoulder, paired with a mismatching blouse, woven in traditional fabric or crafted in sexy chiffon, the six-yard drape called the sari is being reborn on the Indian fashion scene.
Job insecurity creates dissatisfaction : Study
Fears of losing a job erodes commitment to work, besides casting a shadow over many areas of life, including family, health, finances and leisure, a study reveals. As the fear of unemployment increases, "the level of work insecurity rises, people are less satisfied with their personal, work and family lives and they are less committed to their work," said Amparo Caballer, psychology researcher at the University of Valencia, who co-authored the study.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
