People who cut back on carbohydrates may end up increasing their risk of premature death if they load their plates with meat and cheese instead of vegetables and nuts, a US study suggests. While previous research has linked low-carbohydrate diets to better success with short-term weight loss and improvements inRead More

Washington DC: Turns out, the use of digital games may improve exercise capacity and energy expenditure significantly. A scoping review of studies on game interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) self-management found an average adherence rate for the game interventions ranged from 70% to 100% across all studies, and they wereRead More

Incidents of children born with different genetic conditions are reported from all parts of the world. But in some cases the sensitivity and concern for them gets sidelined by superstition coming from lack of awareness. People in Gorakhpur are flocking to catch a glimpse of a child born with fourRead More

Erectile dysfunction is something a lot of men face owing to several factors including age and stress. But while the condition can be embarrassing and traumatic, new ways to deal with it are being explored over the past few years. 25-year-old Benn King was struggling with erectile issues since heRead More

Washington: Turns out, brief cognitive behavioural therapy significantly improved the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions. Researchers at the University of Louisville found that after five therapy sessions, study participants reported significantly decreased depressive symptoms, negative thinking, and chronic stressors, and experiencedRead More

Washington: According to a recent study, students who witness violence in school at the age of 13 are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment later in life. As part of the study, researchers statistically tested the relationship between witnessing school violence in Grade 8 and subsequent antisocial behaviourRead More

A 31-year-old man, Paul Anthony Menchaca was arrested at his Arizona home earlier this month after carers complained about him. Three female carers had responded to adverts allegedly posted on CareLinx, a website designed to help families find help only to be duped by Menchaca into thinking he had DownRead More

A large number of people struggle with their health as they age and many tasks just seem impossible in old age. While most of us can’t even think of surviving till the age of 100, some people manage to astonish the world as they achieve unbelievable feats at an oldRead More

Kelly Bundred weighed a whopping 190 kilograms at her heaviest in 2014, but managed to slim down to approximately 67 kgs by March 2015 after having weight loss surgery. Having undergone gastric bypass surgery to achieve her dream body, she hanged herself because being thin made her feel worse, herRead More

Carefully chosen trinkets can instantly turn your boring office outfit into something more stylish. Be it statement pieces that are bold and daring or simple, elegant pearl-drop earrings can add a dose of oomph-factor and lift your spirits up on an otherwise dreary office day. Ketan Chokshi, Co- Owner, NarayanRead More