The art of asking
Life Desk :Before asking, embrace the no. This will empower you to ask with fearlessness. Asking is a practiced art. Embrace it.The act of asking makes us vulnerable, even paralyses us, mostly because of...
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When job is destroying your marriage
Life Desk :Maybe you’re a workaholic and spend 80 hours a week at the office. Perhaps you come home every night wanting to complain about your micromanaging boss or annoying coworkers. Whatever the culprit,...
Reading from a tablet before bedtime may affect sleep quality
Life Desk :People read from an iPad for 30 minutes before going to sleep felt less sleepy than those who read from standard books and also displayed signs of different electrical activity in the...
When job is destroying your marriage
Life Desk :Maybe you’re a workaholic and spend 80 hours a week at the office. Perhaps you come home every night wanting to complain about your micromanaging boss or annoying coworkers. Whatever the culprit,...
Are mothers seeking ‘me time’ selfish?
Life Desk :A woman dons several hats during her lifetime – she is a daughter, sibling, friend, wife, working professional, and most importantly, a mother. Undoubtedly, she tries her best to fit into every...
Overconfidence leads to bad decision-making
Life Desk :Being confident is one thing and being overconfident quite another. Researchers have found that those who think intelligence is fixed and unchangeable tend to be more overconfident.“Such people tend to maintain their...
Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for gender equality
Life Desk :“We are women and are here to empower the world by strengthening lives and promoting growth.” This women’s day marks the need to end gender discrimination by raising awareness, developing skills and...
New sleep mask helps diabetics keep their eyesight
Life Desk :Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness caused by diabetes. Diabetes reduces the supply of oxygen to the retina.The retina is especially oxygen-starved at night. In response to this demand,...
Assessment of acute child malnutrition
Life Desk :Good healthy nutrition is vital for every child’s growth and development. However, it is estimated that globally about 55 million children under the age of 5 years suffer from severe acute malnutrition...
Eating fruits, vegetables linked to weight loss
Life Desk :A trip to the supermarket could sometimes be tedious, but one looks at the fresh produce section sticked with a wide array of colorful fruits and vegetables, is definitely a mood booster....
Air purifiers can prevent respiratory problems
Life Desk :Respiratory problems caused by indoor air pollution can be prevented with the use of air purifiers, doctors say.According to doctors, air purifiers are becoming more reliable for people in cities because pollutants...
Home activities burns over 2000 calories a week
Life Desk :Doing household chores may not sound as exciting as going out for a dinner or a movie, but it surely adds a lot to your health and fitness. We have seen our...