Genes causing intellectual disabilities identified
Life Desk :Researchers have discovered 15 genes that play a role in the development of intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities are often caused by a mutation...
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Art of redefining small eyes
Life Desk :Large eyes add to the beauty of a face – but what of those who have been gifted by nature with small eyes?...
Write about your feelings
Life Desk : If the anxiety of performing an upcoming task is giving you stress, simply writing about your feelings may help you perform the...
Myths around coconut oil busted
Life Desk : Coconut oil is made up of medium-chain triglycerides which are a super fuel that are used up by our bodies very efficiently....
Travellers moving on from selfie to ‘welfie’
Life Desk : Young holidaymakers are now more likely to upload a photo of them engaging in outdoor sports (15 per cent) than a swimwear...
Sedentary lifestyle could harm your health
Life Desk : Sedentary lifestyle, is a lifestyle which has very little or no physical activity. In a sedentary lifestyle, the person is always sitting...
Cigarette smoke reduces self-healing capacity of lungs
Life Desk : Smoke from cigarettes blocks self-healing processes in the lungs and consequently can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).‘Targeting the expression of...
Spare children from physical punishment
Life Desk :The recent video of a little girl struggling to say her numbers and getting slapped elicited horrified reactions across the board, from cricketer...
Want to rock the 1980s’ style?
Life Desk :The 1980s fashion was associated with loud colours, sequins and bold outfits, and such styles are making a comeback on the ramps and...
Even refined sugar invites health risks
Life Desk :When the rest of the world is turning their face away from refined or processed sugar, consumers in Bangladesh have been tending to...
Types of garden in your home
Life Desk :Herb GardenHerb garden consists of culinary or medicinal herbs, and often has ornamental designs. In fact, herb plants are often underrated as potential...
If tomorrow comes
Life Desk :Pramila Le Hunte is disturbed by the way things are. “The world is a dark place and the power of love and humanity...