Skinny legs may up death risk by 300 percent
Life Desk : If you have a lean body shape with normal body mass index but with skinny lower legs, you may be at three...
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Global blind population set to triple by 2050
Life Desk : The prevalence of blindness and vision impairment worldwide is set to triple from nearly 36 million to 38.5 million by 2020 and...
Child abuse, neglect linked to gender inequality
Life Desk : Children growing up in societies that experience high level of gender inequality are more likely to be maltreated, finds a study that...
Foods to avoid to keep acid reflux at bay
Life Desk : Top 10 Foods to Avoid to Keep Acid Reflux Symptoms at Bay are the following:1. Citrus Fruits and JuicesCitrus fruits and juices...
Pair the right eyewear with right attire
Life Desk :The right kind of eyewear can make or break your entire look. While black rimmed glasses are for the fall season, oversized glasses...
Color of cup enhances taste of hot chocolate
Life Desk :Scientists have shown that the manner in which food and drink is served contributes hugely to the perception of taste.Betina Piqueras-Fiszman and Charles...
Infants can judge people’s preferences
Life Desk :Babies as young as 8 months can log our every move and make odds on what a person is most likely to do...
Friendship Day 2017: Date, history and importance
Life Desk :Every year, there are days that celebrate our mothers, fathers, siblings, children, grandparents and lovers. So isn’t it only fair that there is...
Why can’t the body adapt to shift timing, jet lag?
Life Desk :Cells in the brain which produce dopamine, the pleasure-signaling neurotransmitter also directly control the brain’s circadian center – the area that regulates eating...
Age gap between spouses may affect marriage satisfaction
Life Desk :While men and women both tend to experience marital satisfaction with younger spouses, the satisfaction is likely to fade over time if there...
Pushing wheelchair hurts your back!
Life Desk :You might be hurting your back without your knowledge while assisting someone who’s in a wheelchair, reveals a recent study.Researchers at The Ohio...
Facts about bullying
Life Desk :Bullying refers to a form of victimization often seen among children and adolescents, which continue to impact the victim and result in mental...