Depression in parents, grandparents goes to grandchildren
Life Desk :Depressed parents and grandparents increase risk of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) among grandparents. Children of depressed parents have more than twice the risk...
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Commuting change to improve physical health
Life Desk :Today, every second in our life counts. A very simple switch from the way we commute to work can help shed some weight...
Papaya leaves’ juice to fight dengue
Life Desk :Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease which has spread its tentacles in the tropical areas of the world. It is estimated that there...
Physical activity to lower risk of chronic conditions
Life Desk :Physical activities in the form of cycling, walking, gardening and housework incorporated into daily routine schedule, are shown to have proven health benefitsWHO...
Continue breastfeeding
Life Desk :We all know breastfeeding is best, especially with media reports and doctors talking about it so frequently. But the reality of breastfeeding moms...
Americans are fatter than 20 years ago but not taller
Life Desk :Obesity is rising at alarming rates. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average American is 15...
Genes may guide intelligence throughout life
Life Desk :Ever thought about what makes you intelligent? Why are some people more intelligent than others? Why one of the two siblings has a...
Eggs—the good and the bad
Life Desk : When you add some vegetables to your eggs and have it with some whole wheat bread your breakfast is the healthiest meal...
Plants that repel mosquitoes naturally
Life Desk : Mosquitoes are carriers of various diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya virus that have caused health issues and deaths among wide population...
Sleep disorders increase stroke risk
Life Desk :Sleep disorders increase the risk of stroke and hinder recovery from the condition. This is the conclusion of a new review published in...
Are you being bullied at work?
Life Desk :Signs you are being bullied at your workplace and what you could do about it While bullying is usually perpetrated by someone in...
Prevent hair loss
Life Desk :Unlike the mammals, human hair loss and growth pattern is cyclic. On an average a healthy person sheds 50 to 100 dead hairs...