Soft drinks wreck young people’s teeth
Life Desk :People have been moving away from soft drinks on their own for several years due to the overwhelmingly adverse health effects. A new...
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Coming winter – the last goodness
Life Desk :As everyone else started to mourn summer’s loss, I found myself secretly willing it away. I love autumn: the dampness, the rot, the...
Matters of the heart
Life Desk :World Heart Day was a day dedicated to creating awareness about heart problems and diseases. According to the World Heart Federation, most cardiovascular...
Partner violence may trigger insomnia
Life Desk :Intimate partner violence not only triggers psychological problems but may also lead towards developing physical symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome (IMC) and insomnia,...
Scenic beauty tarnished by mindlessness of tourists
Life Desk :I remember a story of a trek way back in 1980s to a glacier in the Uttarakhand region called Pindari. It was undertaken...
Short workouts boost memory
Life Desk :An intense workout for as little as 20 minutes can enhance episodic or long term memory about previous events by about 10 percent...
How to reduce school bag weight
Life Desk :The weight of school bags is now on the rise, with kids carrying heavy bags with books, sports equipments, shoes, musical instruments and...
Treating Achilles tendon rupture
Life Desk :Achilles tendon tear or rupture is an injury that occurs at the back of your lower leg. It occurs more commonly in those...
Supportive partner at home key to avoid job stress
Life Desk :Do not just blame tough deadlines, demanding bosses or abusive colleagues for burnouts at work. Having an understanding partner at home is just...
Heart Day 2014: Create a heart-healthy environment
Life Desk :The theme for the World Heart Day 2014, being observed on the 29th of September every year, is to create a heart-healthy environment...
Dental care during pregnancy
Life Desk :Life blossoms like the branch of a tree when you decide to have a baby. Your joy knows no bounds when a new...
Too much Selfie sharing can harm real-life relationships
Life Desk : Sharing selfies too much on social media can lead to decreased intimacy with your near and dear ones, a study has found....