Does your 11-year-old drink alcohol?
London, March 6 (IANS) Can you imagine an 11-year-old picking up a beer bottle? Scientists have now found that one in seven 11-year-olds in Britain has drunk more than a “few sips of alcohol” at…
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I’m a coconut oil fanatic: Pamela Anderson
Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) Actress-model Pamela Anderson has confessed that she is a coconut oil “fanatic”. The “Baywatch” star has also shared her top beauty tip for youthful looking skin: coconut oil used as…
Madhuri Dixit launches her jewellery line
Pune: Actress Madhuri Dixit at the launch of Timeless -her jewellery line in Pune, on Feb 26, 2016. (Photo: Nitin Lawate/IANS) Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit launched her line of jewellery ‘Timeless by…
Meeting Gayatri Devi was Karisma Kapoor’s big Fan Moment
Mumbai: Actress Karishma Kapoor during the launch of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri- TBZ, new Jewellery store in Mumbai on Oct 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor says that her big Fan…
Aggressive adults experience memory problems later in life
New York, March 5 (IANS) If you want to stay sane and not become forgetful in later life, keep calm and relax. A new study has revealed that young adults who are hostile or cope…
Meditation, sea salt help bring positivity at home
Fashion designer Maheka Mirpuri with health guru Mickey Mehta and actress Madhoo during the launch of an initiative for cancer patients for meditation at Tata hospital in Mumbai on Feb. 15, 2014. (Photo: Sandeep Mahankal/IANS)…
IVF, often blamed for rise in twin births, could reduce it
New York, March 5 (IANS) Although it is partly the cause for the rise in twin birth rate in recent years, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) could also be the most promising solution to reducing unintended…
Computer use may reduce memory decline risk in elderly
Elderly lady typing on laptop. New York, March 5 (IANS) Older adults who participate in social and mentally stimulating activities like reading and using computer may lower the risk of developing memory and thinking problems,…
Depressive symptoms may indicate Alzheimer’s risk
London, March 5 (IANS) People who are frequently diagnosed with depression may run a higher risk of having Alzheimer’s disease later as a researcher has found that use of antidepressants is more common among people…
Give hummus a quirky twist
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) If hummus with pita bread seems to be a done-to-death combination for you, try hummus ice cream or hummus on a pizza? Give these quirky twists and more to the…
Young educated men at higher unprotected sex risk: Study
Johannesburg, March 4 (IANS) High-risk, unprotected sex is more likely for young men than women – even among educated urban populations – reveals a study, suggesting that males are at least 10 times more likely…
Is your job below your skill level?
New York, March 4 (IANS) Accepting a job below your skill level can be severely penalising, says a study, because of the perception that someone who does this is less committed or less competent. To…
6 cups of coffee a day may cut multiple sclerosis risk
Toronto, March 4 (IANS) Excessive intake of coffee is likely to reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune condition affecting the nerve cells, finds a study. The findings, which add to the growing…
Randeep Hooda, Shilpa Shetty named Wellness Icons
Mumbai: Actress Shilpa Shetty with Varda Goenka, Owner and Founder, Diagold, during the launch of Diagold store, in Mumbai on Feb 25, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actors Randeep Hooda and Shilpa Shetty…
Obese? Eat peanuts to lose it
New York, March 4 (IANS) Whether your goal is overall weight loss or better overall health, researchers recommend snacking on peanuts or peanut butter three to four times a week. According to a new study,…
Bromances may help men cope better with stress
FAST & FURIOUS 6, from left: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, 2013. ph: Giles Keyte/©Universal Pictures New York, March 4 (IANS) Male friendships, portrayed and often winked at in bromance movies, can actually make men more…
Long Holi weekend spurs family getaways
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Mansav Sethi, an IT professional, is very excited. For the father of two children, a long weekend with his family is always a bonanza. As Holi this…
Violence may cause blood vessel diseases in women
New York, March 4 (IANS) Women experiencing physical violence may have a higher risk of developing heart and blood-vessel diseases, finds a new study. Researchers found that women who experience physical violence are one-and-half times…
Eating broccoli thrice a week lowers liver cancer risk
New York, March 4 (IANS) Consuming broccoli three to five times per week may lower the risk of liver cancer and also prevent the development of fatty liver, finds a new study. According to researchers,…
Yoghurt may help women fight high blood pressure
New York, March 4 (IANS) Five or more servings of yoghurt a week are likely to help women in reducing the risk of having high blood pressure, finds a study. Women who ate five or…