Brain
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Higher IQ in kids may indicate long life, study reveals
Lifestyle | Jun 29, 2017, 06:28 PM ISTIf your child has a higher IQ, then there's a good news for you.
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Babies born from In-Vitro Fertilisation are as smart as the ones born in natural way
Lifestyle | Jun 28, 2017, 04:18 PM ISTThe first ever child who was born by the IVF technique was Lousie Brown in England.
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Playing video games can keep you attentive: Study
Lifestyle | Jun 26, 2017, 10:57 AM ISTPlaying video games increased the size and efficiency of brain regions.
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Govt. gives green light to test Microcephaly- Zika Link
Lifestyle | Jun 14, 2017, 12:59 PM ISTThe Health Ministry started tracking cases of microcephaly in India in February 2016, after the World Health Organization (WHO) requested countries to track and report cases.
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Love to work out? Drink beetroot juice before exercise for amazing health benefits
Lifestyle | Apr 21, 2017, 11:09 AM ISTBefore hitting the gym, gulp down a glass of fresh beetroot juice.
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Brain games may not boost your memory: Study
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2017, 06:56 PM ISTIf you thought brain games could make you smarter, think again. In a study, researchers at Florida State University in the US found no evidence that such games increase overall cognitive abilities.
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Exercise may help elderly to boost brain activity, memory
Lifestyle | Jan 15, 2017, 04:02 PM ISTIf they maintain high levels of fitness through physical activity such as walking, jogging, swimming, or dancing, the older adults may boost their brain function and memory -- the hallmark impairments in Alzheimer's disease, researchers
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Roopa Ganguly admitted to a Kolkata hospital with blood clots in brain
National | Dec 23, 2016, 07:58 PM ISTActress-turned-politician and a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party Roopa Ganguly has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after she complained of severe headache and partial loss of vision. Ganguly is known for playing
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Magnetic brain stimulation can activate 'forgotten' memories: Research
World | Dec 02, 2016, 04:36 PM ISTShort-term ‘forgotten’ memories stored in the brain can be brought back with the help of a technique that uses magnets to stimulate the brain, researchers have found. The researchers conducted a series of experiments in
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THIS novel technique developed by researchers can help your brain overcome fear
World | Nov 28, 2016, 05:02 PM ISTA technology that is resultant of a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and brain scanning technology developed by a team of researchers can help remove specific fears from the brain. The new technique can read
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Your dog is much smarter than you think. Here's how
Lifestyle | Nov 25, 2016, 12:25 PM ISTDogs have a remarkable ability to recall events from the past, just like humans. Our four-legged friends have "episodic memory" too , which means they also possess the ability to remember and recall events from
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Plant compounds may boost brain power in older adults, claims study
Lifestyle | Nov 22, 2016, 04:30 PM ISTThe same compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colours might be able to boost brain functioning in older adults, new research suggests. People get these compounds, known as carotenoids, from their diets,
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Traumatic stress affects brains of boys and girls differently, claims study
Lifestyle | Nov 14, 2016, 11:04 AM ISTTraumatic stress may have different impact in the brains of adolescent boys and girls, according to a new study. The study found structural differences between the sexes in one part of the insula -- a
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Racial discrimination is more deep-rooted in our brains than we think, suggests study
Lifestyle | Nov 04, 2016, 12:17 PM ISTThe human brain responds more strongly to negative depiction of ethnic or religious minorities, finds a new study that analyses the beginning and the spread of racial bias. “When you look at Islam, for example,
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The longer you yawn, the bigger your brain: Study
Lifestyle | Oct 10, 2016, 11:54 AM ISTPeople tend to yawn when they are tired and bored but according to a new study the length of a yawn can indicate how big your brain is. Researchers from the State University of New
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Study says early use of weed may reduce IQ, affect brain function
Lifestyle | Oct 07, 2016, 10:55 AM ISTThe early use of marijuana may result in lower IQ and abnormal brain function, according to a new study. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the world. The findings showed that
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Take time for meditation, it can keep your emotional brain in check, claims study
Lifestyle | Oct 04, 2016, 12:20 PM ISTIf you are keen on keeping a check on your emotions in situations that most demand it, you need to include meditation in your daily routine, suggests a new study. Mindfulness, a
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Beware! Heavy drinking may impair cognitive function in older adults, finds study
Lifestyle | Sep 27, 2016, 10:17 AM ISTHeavy drinking in older adults may impair cognitive function, learning, memory and motor function in older adults, according to a new study. Too much drinking can lead to neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted
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Fish oil helps to boost brain functioning, improves mood: Study
Lifestyle | Sep 25, 2016, 10:49 AM ISTFish oil helps to boosts brain functions and also improves mood as it contains Omega-3 fatty acids,according to a new study. Fish oil helps athletes and soldiers to manage intense training better. Fish oil content
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Moderate physical activity in old age may improve cognition, shows study
Lifestyle | Sep 11, 2016, 10:46 AM ISTModerate physical activity in midlife like brisk walk may improve cognition in old age, according to a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is