Wearing high heels may affect women’s bone health
New Delhi, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Wearing high heels over a period of time have known to impact a womens bone health and a new survey on Monday revealed that regular use of high heels might…
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23% Indian women OK with displaying sexual content at work
London, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nearly 23 per cent Indian women find it acceptable to display material of a sexual nature at work — the most from any country polled, a new survey has revealed. When…
Women with heart problems need flexible lifestyle programmes
Toronto, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Women with cardiovascular problems today need flexible options for lifestyle programmes that fit their busy schedules, say researchers. “Women tend to prioritise others before themselves. The realities of modern life require…
COVID-19 infected Vietnamese heiress attended Milan fashion weeks
Milan, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 27-year-old coronavirus-stricken Vietnamese heiress attended fashion week shows in Milan and Paris before she was diagnosed. Nga Nguyen, went to the Gucci show in Milan on February 19 and the…
Playing games while eating may decrease food intake
New York, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dear Parents, please take note. Researchers have found that being distracted by technology during mealtimes may decrease the amount of food a person eats. “When 119 young adults consumed a…
Swapping red meat for plants lead to longer life
New York, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Want to live longer? Take a note. Researchers have found that eating more protein from plant sources or dairy while reducing red meat consumption could help people live longer. Higher…
1 in 4 men feels sexual jokes at workplace acceptable
London, March 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than one in four men (28 per cent) globally think it’s perfect to crack jokes or recount stories of sexual nature at workplace in the presence of female colleagues, according…
Zumba today? Cardiac rehabilitation not a ‘men’s club’
London, March 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cardiac rehabilitation is not a “men’s club” anymore and modern women living with heart disease need flexible options for lifestyle programmes that fit their busy schedules, find researchers. Enjoyable physical activity…
Indian women keep millions healthy via Apple ecosystem
New Delhi, March 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the world gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi even giving up his social media handles on Sunday to women who…
Depressed rural moms may face greater health issues
Washington, March 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers have found that chronic depression is linked with increased health problems for moms and children in poor rural communities. The findings, published in the Journal of Family Social Work, revealed…
Indian women entrepreneurs bring health at your fingertips
New Delhi, March 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the world gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi even giving up his social media handles on Sunday to women who…
Older people with low BP at higher mortality risk
London, March 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Older people, please take note. Researchers have found that low blood pressure is linked to high mortality in older adults. The study, published in the journal Age and Ageing, analysed 415,980…
Loneliness may increase inflammation in body
London, March 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers have found that social isolation and loneliness could be associated with increased inflammation in the body, though loneliness and isolation should neither be used interchangeably nor grouped together. For arriving…
Music therapy helps stroke patients recover faster
London, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers have found that listening to music helps stroke patients recover by stimulating their brain and lifting their mood. The study, published in the journal Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, found that…
Experts call to embrace spirituality for balanced life
Sonipat, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) To live a balanced life and channelising the restless mind on the right track, a two day-conference on spirituality was organised on Friday by the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS)…
Suffering from back pain? Blame it on your ancestors
Toronto, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Suffering from spondylolysis? Blame it on your ancestors as this condition only occurs in two-legged humans and does not affect our great ape cousins. The back pain condition has long been…
63% increase in women travelling within India: OYO
New Delhi, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hospitality unicorn OYO Hotels & Homes has witnessed a 63 per cent increase in bookings by women travelling in different corners of the country between the January 2019 – February…
Employees don’t agree with bosses on gender equality in India
Bengaluru, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite so much talk on inclusively at workplace, a huge perception gap persists in India where most employees disagree with the company leaders on equality in their organisations, an Accenture study…
Caffeine may boost problem-solving ability, not creativity
New York, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Caffeine increases the ability to focus and solve problem, but it doesn’t stimulate creativity, according to a new study. While the cognitive benefits of caffeine — increased alertness, improved vigilance,…
Exercise may slow brain aging in older adults
New York, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Regular walking, gardening, swimming and dancing may slow brain aging and prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, say researchers. The study used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to measure the…