How belly fat could raise cancer risk
Life Desk :Belly fat may release more of a protein that can cause a non-cancerous cell to turn into a cancerous one, new research has...
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Nocturnal polyuria syndrome
Life Desk :Nocturnal polyuria syndrome is the passage of increased urine during the night, waking the patient up from sleep. The urine output equals more...
Extroverts spend more on luxury goods
Life Desk :Extrovert people on low incomes buy more luxury goods than their introvert peers to compensate for the experience of low financial status, new...
Prevention of kidney disease
Life Desk :The kidneys are a pair of small bean shaped organs present on the either side of the spine just below the ribs, near...
Does less REM sleep increase the risk of dementia?
Life Desk :Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is a unique sleep stage when dreams occur. Individuals who get less REM sleep might be at greater...
Dancing to favourite beats may reverse signs of ageing
Life Desk :Want to stay young for long? A daily bout of physical exercise, especially dancing, can help reverse the signs of ageing in the...
Health benefits of Neem
Life Desk :Neem tree also known as Azadirachta indica is a tree native to India. In Sanskrit, neem is arista, which means something that is...
Visual impairment linked with poor cognition among the elderly
Life Desk :Visual impairment is linked with worse cognitive function, and this was found in a nationally representative sample of older U.S. adults, reveals a...
Vitamin C may stave off blood cancer
Life Desk :Vitamin C injections may halt the progression of blood cancer by encouraging faulty stem cells in the bone marrow to die, a study...
Flaxseeds help in reducing weight
Life Desk :Among all the reliable methods of weight loss, flaxseeds are one of the most effective foods that help you lose extra kilos. Enriched...
Less sleep may increase diabetes risk in children
Life Desk :Parents, take note! Children who do not get enough night sleep are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study...
History at your home
Life Desk :In their eternal quest to add a ‘special’ something to their houses, homeowners are turning the clock back – literally. Enter furniture and...