Coffee addiction may be embedded in the genes
Life Desk : Coffee consumption habits may be written in the DNA says a new study. A gene that may have a key role in the ability of the body to breakdown caffeine has...
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Getting stuck in traffic jams increases cancer risks too
Life Desk : Air-pollution is among the top ten health risks faced by people and is also carcinogenic. New study states that pollution levels inside cars idling in traffic can be 40% higher compared...
Pomegranate in anti-aging role
Life Desk : The pomegranate or Punica granatum L, belongs to the family Punicaceae. The pomegranate tree is a native, ranging from Iran to the Himalayas in north India. It has been cultivated since...
Risk factors for underweight children below five years in Rwanda identified
Life Desk : Prevalence of underweight children under five years of age is a global problem resulting in negative health outcomes. Rwanda is a low-income, least developed country with significant threat of food insecurity.Rwanda...
Facebook app to aid alzheimer’s caregivers
Life Desk : To help bring some order in the lives of Alzheimer’s caregivers a team of US researchers is to test if a Facebook web app could be of help.Memory loss could trigger...
Setting up a new office
Life Desk :According to a study, an office worker spends 5 years sitting at a desk. Imagine! If you spend so much time sitting at your workstations, do you not deserve a spacious, comfortable...
Natural painkillers
Life Desk : When it comes to pain relief, over-the-counter medicines or prescription drugs may not be the only option you have.What follows is a list of 15 top natural painkillers that are readily...
Lively work desk with table top plants
Life Desk : A work desk not only sets up the mood of a working environment but is also a reflection of one’s personality. Considering the space crunch with piles of paper and stationery on...
Make-up tricks to try out during the monsoon
Life Desk : As much as the cool weather soothes your soul after a rough summer, the monsoon is not everyone’s favourite time of the year. Hence, make-up has to be done differently during...
Pronouncing food names incorrectly
Life Desk : Awkward food pronunciations can really send your confidence levels spiralling downwards, be it at a dinner date or an office lunch.Here are the 12 most mispronounced names of foods, alongwith a guide...
Tiny screens causing sleep disorders
Life Desk :Using a laptop, computers, mobiles or other screen-based technologies just before going to bed could affect your sleep pattern and make you feel less rested. Several epidemiological studies have proved that screen...
New suite of anti-cancer drugs
Life Desk :The prostate and bowel cancers are the biggest causes of cancer deaths in Australia. A consortium of researchers at Monash University have been awarded a $2 million grant by the Victorian Cancer...