Learning two languages at once for kids
Life Desk :Bilingual children develop each language at a slower pace because their learning is spread across two languages, says a new study that assures immigrant parents there is no need to worry that...
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Go green, even with a busy career
Jennifer Magliano :.Install solar panels. Start composting. Plant a few trees.The oft-touted suggestions for saving the planet sound great in theory, but for those of us who live in cities and have busy 9-to-5s,...
Alcohol hangover may affect work performance
Life Desk :Alcohol hangover might last longer than we think. Impairment in cognition and poor motor skills is observed the day after in drunk individuals, even when there is slight or no alcohol present,...
Air pollution affects kidneys too
Life Desk : Air pollution may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal PLOS ONE.There is good evidence...
Never stop learning at work
Anne Shaw : Imagine you have nearly 15 years of experience under your belt and have earned regular promotions throughout your career. Naturally, you’d probably feel that you were up to speed in your...
Happy with the life you have right now
Kat Boogaard :More money. A better job title. A bigger house. A nicer wardrobe. We all want more. It’s human nature, really. Even if you aren’t a restless perfectionist who’s constantly trying to push...
The unspoken rules of calling in sick
Jennifer Winter :It all starts innocently enough-first a sniffle, then a tickle in your throat, then before you know it, you’ve been knocked out by whatever nasty bug happens to be making the office...
Mushrooms can aid in diabetes treatment
Life Desk :White button mushrooms act as a prebiotic and can help improve microbial community in the gut, which aid in glucose regulation in the liver.The research team also suggest that better understanding this...
Mystery of cellular memory
Life Desk :Protein responsible for cellular memory being transferred when cells divide has been identified, reports a new study. The finding is essential for learning about the development from one cell to a whole...
E-cigarettes can lead to lung diseases
Life Desk :Vaping or smoking e-cigarettes has been found to be a harmful practice. According to a study, it can damage immunity, disable cells in the lungs and cause inflammation, a BBC report says....
Smartphone screen is more dangerous than a toilet seat
Life Desk :Smartphone screens were found to have three times more germs than a toilet seat, reveals a new research study. More than a third of people (35 percent) have never cleaned their smartphones...
AI model to predict heart disease risk
Life Desk :New AI model launched by Microsoft India and Apollo Hospitals can help predict heart disease risk in Indians. Part of Microsoft’s “AI Network for Healthcare” initiative, it will help doctors across the...