Are you facing difficulty in taking rapid steps? Beware, it may indicate the risk of chronic heart illness. Older adults with walking problems are at a higher risk of developing heart diseases, a new study says. The study, published in the journal of the American Geriatrics Society, stated that the[Read More…]
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Chicken poop could replace coal in electricity generation
Treated excrement from chickens, turkeys and other poultry, when converted to combustible solid biomass fuel, could replace coal as a renewable energy source, says a study. The study, published in the journal Applied Energy, showed that treated poultry excrement could replace approximately 10 per cent of coal used in electricity[Read More…]
Taking little stress may be good for you: Study
Worried that being in stressful situations might harm you? Take heart. According to a study, taking a little stress can be good for your cells as it boosts resilience, protects ageing cells as well as delays the risk of disease. The findings will help researchers better understand the molecular mechanisms[Read More…]
Are you depressed? This probably be the reason!
In a study by University of Central Florida, it has been found that a gene variant, believed to be carried by nearly 25% of the population, increases the odds of getting depressed. The study found that people with apolipoprotein-E4 (ApoE4) have a 20% greater chance of developing clinically significant depressive symptoms[Read More…]
Indians are among the laziest in the world: Study
A new study by Stanford University has found that Indians are among the laziest people in the world. The researchers used step counters to know how many steps people take in various countries. As many as 7,000,000 people were part of the research in 46 nations. According to the data,[Read More…]
Studies suggest that farmers use 30% share of loans on domestic needs
According to a recent study, farmers in Punjab who are barely managing their expenses, have been spending around 30% share of their total debt towards meeting their domestic needs, like maintaining families, repairing houses, on health, education and socio-religious purposes. Professors of Punjabi University Patiala conducted the survey which was[Read More…]
Diabetic people in Chandigarh may double in five years: Study
The number of diabetic people in Chandigarh will twofold in the next five years if no measures are taken, suggest an ongoing study. The study says with 13.6 per cent of its populace suffering from the disease, the city, in percentage terms, has the maximum occurrence of diabetes among India’s[Read More…]
DDA demolishes shelter for homeless, 50 children out in the open
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) destroyed a shelter home in southeast Delhi’s Nizamuddin, leaving around 100 displaced. The news came to light after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal took to social media on Friday to comment on the demolition. At least 50 are kids among the affected. “V sad. Del[Read More…]
India among top 4 countries in death caused by smoking
A new study revealed that more than one in 10 deaths in the world are caused due to smoking in 2015 and over 50% of them occurred in just four countries of the world, one of which was India. Worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, smoking prevalence decreased by almost a[Read More…]
Short power nap can boost creativity, health of employees
A 20-minute power nap in the afternoon is great for employees as it boosts creativity and problem-solving ability, as per a new study. According to scientists from the University of Leeds in England, the short-period nap could also lessen the risks of diabetes, heart problems, and depression. Such problems occur[Read More…]
Demonetisation effect! Card transactions rose by 90%, says study
Card based transactions has risen up to 90 per cent of total sales in third quarter of 2016-17 post demonetisation, India Ratings and Research (Ind- Ra) on Friday said. “Contrary to the popular belief, organised fashion retailers (departmental stores) have bucked the impact of demonetisation. “…most of these departmental stores[Read More…]
More sex can boost women’s memory, shows study
The benefits of sex are just not limited to pleasure derived from intercourse but there is lot more. And the newest surprise concerning sex is good news for women. A study shows that having more sex means better memory for women. According to the research, the penile-vaginal sexual intercourse boosts[Read More…]
New HIV cure on the brink after monkey study
Scientists may have found a way to suppress an HIV-like infection in monkeys, without the need for ongoing drug therapy. The researchers added antibody therapy to standard drug treatment given to macaque monkeys infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). After three months, the animals were taken off the drugs, but[Read More…]
Depression linked with Contraceptive pills- Why we should worry about it?
A recent study has confirmed the link between hormonal contraceptives and depression. Published in the University of Copenhagen, this study was conducted on one million Danish women aged between the ages of 15 and 34 and spanned a period of 13 years. Extremely relevant for women who have faced the[Read More…]