Look! Screen-addicted preschoolers ignoring parents too
New York, May 27 (IANS) If you are facing the situation at home where your little one — engaged in playing video games on smartphone or watching favourite cartoons on TV — ignores your call…
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Tips on age management
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Seek good company, eat right to balance hormones and exercise for age management. Anjali Hooda Sangwan, consultant – obesity, metabolic medicine and clinical nutrition, suggests how: Dietary advice: As age…
Made in India brands kept in focus in new Ogaan store
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Multi-designer store Ogaan has got a new address in the capital and the brand’s director Aasthi Bhartia says they have specifically curated very distinctive Made in India brands in the…
Hot tips to stay fit and healthy
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Good sleep and regular exercise, choosing healthy food items and better cooking methods are the secrets of leading a healthy lifestyle, says an expert. Saurabh Aggarwal, expert from fitness startup…
FC Goa ‘kicks-off’ in new avatar, inspires a sushi
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Panaji, May 27 (IANS) FC Goa, the football team, may be in a hot soup with the Indian Super League (ISL) censuring its owners and the team for indiscipline, but in a…
Eye for detail gives restaurateur Zorawar Kalra a head start
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) He’s raised fine dining to new levels with his Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, Farzi Café, Pa Pa Ya and MasalaBar initiatives. It’s restaurateur Zorawar Kalra’s eye…
Facebook most preferred among US citizens to get news: Survey
New York, May 27 (IANS) Nearly 62 percent Americans get news from various social media platforms like Reddit, Facebook and Twitter and social networking giant Facebook is leading the pack, according to a new survey….
Weight gain in teens linked to low hormone levels
New York, May 27 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered that lower levels of a hormone may make teenagers vulnerable to gaining unhealthy weight. “Our study is the first to look at levels…
Treat your skin with natural ingredients this summer
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Summer season calls for protecting the skin from tanning and ageing. Pamper your skin with turmeric powder, honey or caffeine for glowing skin, says an expert. Anju Majeed, senior scientist…
Sleep apnea gets worse in post-menopausal women
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Menopause can increase risk of developing sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder which can have negative effects on your health, says a city doctor. Sleep apnea begins with partial…
Weaker lungs may affect vocal health of women
New York, May 26 (IANS) Poor lung functioning is likely the reason behind voice fatigue, finds a new study aiming to investigate underlying risk factors for voice problems and gender differences in speech. Vocal fatigue…
Humiliation bothers obese air travellers the most
New York, May 26 (IANS) Feelings of shame and humiliation bother obese air passengers more than tight seat belts and tiny seats, says a study. Participants interviewed for the study recounted the typical challenges they…
Unhappy marriage good for diabetic men: Study
New York, May 26 (IANS) An unhappy marriage may actually slow the development of diabetes in men and promote successful treatment once they do get the disease, suggests an interesting study. It may be because…
E-cigarette use in Britain almost doubled in two years
London, May 26 (IANS) The number of people in Britain who have tried e-cigarettes has almost doubled in just two years, says a new study. The researchers examined e-cigarette use — and attitudes to the…
Boys preferred over girls for free heart treatment: Study
Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Highlighting the apparent gender bias in northern India, fewer girl children suffering from congenital heart diseases are brought for treatment in comparison to boys even when the treatment is provided free…
People who boast about their drink at addiction risk
The party animal Toronto, May 26 (IANS) Some people keep drinking because of the pleasure they derive when discussing about their drink — like how it tastes, smells and looks, says an Indian-origin researcher, adding…
Wipe appliances, clean cabinets to maintain modular kitchen
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) A kitchen requires regular maintainance in order to function properly. Clean your Kitchen surface and all appliances with a soft cloth using warm water and get a routine service done…
Eat fruits during pregnancy to have smarter kids
Toronto, May 26 (IANS) Would-be-mothers please listen! The more fruits you eat during pregnancy, the higher would be your kid’s IQ levels, reveals a study. The results showed that if pregnant mothers ate six or…
Cooking with kerosene, dried dung ups cataract risk in women
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Women in India who cook using fuels such as wood, crop residues, kerosene and dried dung are nearly 50 percent more likely to have cataracts than those who use clean…
Standing desk improves health, boosts productivity
New York, May 26 (IANS) Standing desks at workplace can decrease body discomfort and boost productivity by nearly 50 percent, says a study. The researchers examined the productivity differences between two groups of call center…