Stress-induced anxiety: How it occurs
Life Desk :A neural circuit that connects the lateral septum to the other brain structures in a manner that directly influences anxiety has now been...
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Common cold: Prevention and treatment
Life Desk :A review published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed how handwashing and zinc may prevent common cold, while acetaminophen and ibuprofen may...
Most women ignorant about details of reproductive health
Life Desk :The research was conducted by Yale University via an online survey of 1,000 women aged 18-40 from across the United States.Just one in...
Identifying learning problems with brain scans
Life Desk : Early identification of Learning disorders in children is now possible with brain scans and measurement of their short-term memory capacity, says a...
Nightmares more terrorising than bad dreams
Life Desk :Nightmares have greater emotional impact than bad dreams do, say University of Montreal researchers. Fear is mostly absent in bad dreams and in...
Lifestyle changes offer better oral care for diabetes
Life Desk :Risk of oral health problems in diabetics can be reduced with healthy lifestyle habits.Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a large...
Foods to look younger and glowing
Life Desk :‘We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what...
Human brain may find more satisfaction in telling the truth
Life Desk :Canadian researchers suggest that the human brain finds it more satisfying when telling the truth rather than a lie.The study was conducted by...
Cimate change may threaten taste and aroma of tea
Life Desk :In China, climate change is reportedly affecting the cultivation of tea, with changes in temperatures and rainfall altering the taste, aroma, and potential...
Smell the sickness in other people
Life Desk :A team of Swedish researchers suggests that humans are able to smell sickness in other people, or at least smell when their immune...
Grandparents can help reduce exam- stress for children
Life Desk :For children as well as their parents, exam time is stressful. But, the role of grandparents during this taxing situation is highly underestimated.According...
Benefits of climbing the stairs
Life Desk :A latest research suggests that climbing stairs is considered to be one of the best ways to burn up calories and strengthen your...