Hidden belly fat may be killing you: Expert
Life Desk :Visceral or “belly fat” stored within the abdominal cavity can do more harm to health than subcutaneous fat (fatty tissue lying directly under...
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Benefits of drinking distilled water
Life Desk : Water that has been purified by the process of distillation is known as distilled water. The water is heated to the boiling...
Yoga in daily life
Prof Dr Gobinda Chandra Das :Yoga not only prevents or controls the diseases but also plays an important role in healing them. Though it was...
Toothpaste: A necessity of daily life
Life Desk : Toothpaste, also called dentifrices, are gels, pastes or powders that remove the bacterial plaque that forms on the teeth surfaces and gums...
Dealing with anger
Life Desk :It is often bitter to know how annoyed a person can get at other people and things around, when situations do not go...
Single working mothers at greater risk of heart disease
Life Desk :Single working mothers may have to worry about their heart health, says study.Researchers from Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, examined...
Are most elderly persons subject to abuse in old age?
Life Desk :According to a study, a majority of older persons face elder abuse all the time throughout their old age irrespective of their financial...
Happiness is affected by other people’s fortunes
Life Desk :Our happiness depends not only on what happens to us, but also how this compares to other people, says a study that found...
Sedentary lifestyle escalates pain conditions in children
Life Desk :Children as young as 6-8 years old are more likely to suffer from pain conditions due to poor physical fitness and sedentary behavior,...
Egg could be a healthier option for type 2 diabetics
Life Desk :People with diabetes can include eggs in their diet without any concerns. Eggs can reduce inflammation in diabetics compared to an oatmeal intake.Compared...
A cup of coffee might not help you stay awake
Life Desk :Caffeine fails to improve alertness or performance after three nights of restrictive sleep to five hours per night.The study carried out by American...
‘Catch it up’ app to help treat anxiety, depression
Life Desk :The ‘Catch It’ app uses some of the key principles of psychological approaches to mental health and well-being, and specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...