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  Reading books to children may give their brain a boost, says study

  Lifestyle | June 02, 2017 10:12 IST

  A recent study has stated that parents reading books to kids and engaging in the process may give cognitive boost to children’s brain.

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  Youngsters with diabetes have more risk of developing eye disease: Study

  Lifestyle | May 30, 2017 18:52 IST

  A recent research has stated that youngsters with Type 2 diabetes may have higher chances of developing an eye disease.

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  5 cups of coffee daily may reduce liver cancer risk, says study

  Lifestyle | May 30, 2017 10:23 IST

  A recent research has stated that consuming up to five cups of coffee in a day may decrease the chances of developing the most common form of primary liver cancer.

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  Less than 6 hours of sleep increases death risk in people with metabolic syndrome: Study

  Lifestyle | May 29, 2017 10:19 IST

  A recent research has stated that people with metabolic syndrome, who sleep less than six hours have double death risk.

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  Learning to read and write in adulthood may transform brain, says study

  Lifestyle | May 26, 2017 10:23 IST

  A recent research has stated that human brain of an illiterate person transforms itself, when he or she learns to read and write in adulthood.

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  Eating fruits, vegetables daily may lower risk of artery disease, says study

  Lifestyle | May 23, 2017 10:21 IST

  A recent research has stated that there is lesser risk of developing an artery disease that affects blood flow to the legs, in people who consume more amount of fruit and vegetables per day.

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  Girls should avoid diet pills, here’s why

  Lifestyle | May 22, 2017 19:14 IST

  A recent research has stated that teenage girls taking diet pills to shed weight may have increased risk of harming hormones as well as mental health.

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  High alcohol intake may hold journalists back, says study

  Lifestyle | May 22, 2017 10:56 IST

  A new research has stated that brains of the journalists consuming too much alcohol may operate at a lower level than the average population.

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  Physical activity may decrease Alzheimer’s risk, says study

  Lifestyle | May 17, 2017 18:32 IST

  A recent study has stated that regular exercise may help to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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  Pneumonia may increase heart attack risk, says study

  Lifestyle | May 17, 2017 10:13 IST

  A recent research has stated that respiratory infections like pneumonia, influenza and bronchitis may increase the chances of suffering a heart attack by 17 times.

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  Diet drinks, soda may make you fat, says study

  Lifestyle | May 16, 2017 10:16 IST

  A recent study has stated that soda or other diet soft drinks may make you gain weight and stop you from shedding some extra kilos. These drinks lead to overeating which causes weight gain.

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  Unemployment linked to higher risk of death in heart patients, says study

  Lifestyle | May 02, 2017 10:13 IST

  A recent study has shown that unemployment can increase 50 per cent death risk in patients with heart failure. Not only this, being jobless is also linked to risk of depression and mental health problems.

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  Do you have non-O blood group? You may be at higher risk of heart attack

  Lifestyle | May 01, 2017 18:23 IST

  A recent study has stated that people with O blood group have lower risk of suffering a heart attack than those a non-O blood group -- A, B, AB.

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  Choose dresses that suit your body type, say experts

  Lifestyle | April 25, 2017 10:45 IST

  The right kind of dresses can make you look beautiful and elegant. But, if you have any confusion regarding your perfect dress, then here are some suggestions from experts.

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  Pre-schoolers with set routines have lower chances of suffering from obesity, says study

  Lifestyle | April 24, 2017 18:51 IST

  A new study has stated that preschool-aged children, who have regular bedtimes, mealtimes and limited screen time might have lesser chances of suffering from obesity later.

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  Cold weather, fewer sun hours are linked to higher rates of alcoholic cirrhosis

  Lifestyle | April 24, 2017 10:17 IST

  A recent study has shown that people residing in colder and less sunny regions have higher rates of alcoholic cirrhosis.

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  Financial knowledge can reduce anxiety about old age, says study

  Lifestyle | April 18, 2017 10:17 IST

  A new research has suggested that people having good understanding of finance may accumulate more income during their lifetime and thus they are less likely to be worried about life in their old age.

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  Gambling addicts may fail to take risks in real life, says study

  Lifestyle | April 17, 2017 10:32 IST

  A recent study has stated that people who are addicted to gambling may develop poor ability to adapt to high-risk situations in real life. The findings showed that gambling addicts have higher level of mood and anxiety disorders.

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  Drinking iced tea linked to cholera risk in endemic countries

  Lifestyle | April 15, 2017 10:06 IST

  Drinking iced tea may increase risk of cholera in endemic countries because Vibrio cholerae, the bacteria which spreads the disease, might be present in ice as well, suggests new research from Vietnam.

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  Life skills may give health benefits in old age, says study

  Lifestyle | April 11, 2017 13:55 IST

  A study has stated that people who have more life skills like emotional stability, determination, control, optimism and conscientiousness are likely to have health benefits and positive social outcomes in their old age.