LIFESTYLE
Young girls reaching puberty sooner in US: Study
According to the Daily Mail, the average age of puberty in the US has dropped from the typical, biologically recognised, age of 12, to 10 for females. Experts said that the US' growing obesity crisis could be the root cause, blaming poor diets for pushing up puberty. Others think it could be caused by violent childhoods, and there is also the theory that it is linked to an imbalance of certain hormones.
Travel Tips for Millenials
It doesn't have to be a long journey; a weekend trip to a different location can satisfy your wanderlust! Because millennials enjoy travelling but may not want to splurge, it's critical to take advantage of all opportunities to save money with these travel tips before you start packing your suitcases:
Covid infection may up risk of psychiatric disorders: Study
Researchers at Oregon State University in the US found that Covid patients had a 3.8 per cent rate of developing a psychiatric disorder compared with 3.0 per cent for other respiratory tract infections. The 0.8 per cent difference amounts to about a 25 per cent increased relative risk. The team looked specifically at anxiety disorders and mood disorders and found a minor but significant increase in risk for anxiety disorders and no change in risk for mood disorders.
A narcissistic boss can stymie knowledge flow, cooperation
Narcissism, in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others, is a prominent trait among top executives, and most people have seen the evidence in their workplaces. These individuals believe they have superior confidence, intelligence and judgement, and will pursue any opportunity to reinforce those inflated self-views.
Astro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope:June 6-12)
Aries, you will be motivated and energised to realise your ambitions, which will bring you happiness. You will have the strength and vitality essential to combat or recover from any ailment that has been plaguing you for a long period. This is also a favourable time for outperforming your competitors and achieving success in legal matters. Professionally, your efforts will be recognised and your relationships with your superiors will develop, leading to advancement.
Mediterranean diet may help improve symptoms of depression in young men
Mediterranean diet, which consists of fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, and grains, caused significant impact on young men's mental health. According to researchers from the University of Technology Sydney, the study is the first randomised clinical trial to assess the impact of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young men aged 18-25.
Dogs can detect Covid-19 faster than rapid antigen test: Study
The study, published in the PLOS ONE, showed that dogs were 97 per cent effective at detecting Covid infection compared to PCR tests - the most accurate Covid test. On the other hand, the nasal antigen tests detected 84 per cent of positive Covid infections. The findings suggest a potentially less invasive and quicker Covid testing alternative.
Being married may actually help you live longer
The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that being married was associated with a 15 per cent overall lower risk of death from all causes compared to singletons or unmarried people. And those who tied the knot also had a 20 per cent lower risk of dying from accidents, injuries and heart disease, citing the study, Daily Mail reported on Tuesday.
A running guide for one and all
For many people, their approach to physical activity and exercise shifted during the pandemic. From embracing home workouts to navigating how to return to exercise after recovering from COVID-19, the pandemic has reoriented our relationships to physical activity. Running has been a big part of this.
Menstrual Cafe launched in TN to clear doubts on menstruation
The cafe has been launched as a safe space for women and adolescent children to speak about their menstrual health and to clarify doubts. The cafe, according to Damodaran, is the first of its kind in South India. The social worker told IANS, "We want every woman and adolescent girl in the country to have a healthy and safe menstrual period and to get any doubts regarding this cleared."
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