LIFESTYLE
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."
Ride across Umling La, the highest motorable pass in the world
It will be held from July 2-18, and will bring riders from all over India together while providing them with an endless supply of breathtaking views and intimidating terrain along the way. This edition of the Himalayan Odyssey will continue to raise awareness about the Royal Enfield journey of sustainability in order to reduce impact on the Himalayas' fragile ecosystem.
Asymptomatic people not responsible for spreading Covid as thought: Study
Asymptomatic people were feared to be silent spreaders of Covid pandemic, which has so far claimed six million lives, and almost 15 million excess mortality. But a review of 130 different studies, published in the open access journal PLOS Medicine, found that the proportion of asymptomatic infection were 50 per cent or lower in most studies.
Covid infection, MIS-C may not boost kids' immunity against Omicron
The study, published in Nature Communications, showed that vaccination, however, does afford protection. Though Covid was rare and mild in children, some of those infected faced severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines MIS-C as a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.
Astro Zindagi (Weekly HoroscopeMay 30-June 5)
A favourable planetary alignment is in place this week for your career. A promotion looks to be in your near future, putting you in a position of authority. Ego confrontations between business partners should be avoided. If you want to expand your business, now is the moment. The time to travel and discover the world is now, and the rewards will be substantial in the future.
Understanding fussy eating
Taste: Children are born with a natural preference for sweet tastes. They crave higher levels of sweetness compared to adults. For example, they may not enjoy having vegetables as much as a sweet treat which turns them into reject healthier food and makes them a fussy eater. As they grow up, kids may increase their liking for bitter or sour food with repeated exposure and if they are accompanied with something sweet and as their taste buds evolve.
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