‘Crows highly social like humans’
September 13th, 2012 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Crows are far more socially well connected and seem to share information than suspected, a Scotland research claims, saying they have human-like networks of friends and ... Read more...
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Parents with more kids less likely to catch cold
July 5th, 2012 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 5 (IANS) If you are a parent, then you are 52 percent less likely to develop a cold than non-parents, says a latest research."We have had a long-term ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Better off people have sounder health
April 11th, 2012 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, April 11 (IANS) People who are doing well financially and socially have better health than others. Higher education and a good job also protect against chronic diseases.These are some ... Read more...
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Cuddle chemical boosts flagging male libido
April 9th, 2012 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 9 (IANS) Can Oxytocin, the 'trust and love hormone' that helps mothers bond with their babies, boost a flagging male libido?
Mike Wyllie, one of the scientists that ... Read more...
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Need to sensitize society on autism
April 3rd, 2012 - 1:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Mukul Wasnik Monday said there was an urgent need to sensitise the society about autism to ensure a dignified ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Awareness and empathy can embolden Autistic people (April 2 is World Autism Day)
April 1st, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Whether an unreasonable airline denies them a seat or an inconsiderate doctor refuses to examine them, autistic people have for long faced unnecessary discrimination for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Chinese students don’t know much about safe sex
November 14th, 2011 - 9:42 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 14 (IANS) School students in China do not have much knowledge about safe sex, and teachers worry about being considered "dirty" by parents if they talk about sex ... Read more...
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Hindu-Muslim celebration comes alive with kites
October 27th, 2011 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) Hundreds of kites fluttered over the Lucknow sky, particularly in the old city, as Hindus and Muslims joined hands to bring alive a legacy of the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Intrusive or over-detached? You may have anxiety disorder
July 27th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 27 (IANS) From over-nurturing to extreme detachment, these are some of the negative methods used by people to cope with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), says a psychologist.Worrying comes ... Read more...
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Regrets can spur future successes, says scientists
June 10th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jun 10 (IANS) The saying "It's better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all" is true, scientists say, as regrets can actually spur us ... Read more...
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Bats too bond for life with family, friends
February 10th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 10 (IANS) Just like humans, bats too nurture lifelong friendships, according to scientists.These nocturnal flying creatures bond closely with family and friends, a five-year study of over 20,000 roosting observations ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Adivasis: Pawns in Development?
January 15th, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Aloka KujurRanchi, Jan 15 (ANI): Down the ages, the adivasi community, which inhabits what is presently Jharkhand, have lived their lives closely connected with the land, mostly the forests that both ... Read more...
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‘Emotional intelligence’ sharpens as we enter our 60s
January 3rd, 2011 - 11:12 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 3 (ANI): Psychologists from the University of California, Berkeley have found that older people have a hard time keeping a lid on their feelings, especially when watching heartbreaking or disgusting ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Emotional intelligence sharpens as we enter our 60s
December 17th, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): Psychologists from the University of California, Berkeley have found that older people have a hard time keeping a lid on their feelings, especially when watching heartbreaking or disgusting ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scheme for rape victims’ rehabilitation in final stage
December 15th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) With rising number of cases of rape and sexual harassment in the capital, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath Wednesday met the consultative committee of her ... Read more...
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Why open-mouthed laughter makes us feel good
November 21st, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Laughter sounds good only when it's open-mouthed and spontaneous.Conversely, a closed mouth laugh such as a snigger, which scientists describe as a 'pant-pant' sound, has the opposite effect.The ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
For male macaques, bonding is a political move
November 19th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Thought only humans make friends? Not really, as a new study has found that unrelated male macaques in the wild form close social partnerships with select males in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Genuine, open-mouthed laughter is most appealing: Study
November 17th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Laughter that is genuine, involves the vocal chords, and is made with an open mouth, is the most appealing, according to a new research.The study found that people ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Study: Alcohol is more harmful than heroin
November 1st, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new research has revealed that alcohol might be the most underrated “harmful drug” in the world. The research revealed that alcohol is more dangerous than cocaine, ... Read more...
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Positive social traits ‘good for your health’
October 23rd, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): A new study has suggested that with positive social traits, declines in health could be delayed by up to a decade.Many studies have documented the dangers of the ... Read more...
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Even turtles and wasps need a little play time
October 20th, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Watching kids and dogs playing is not an alien sight. However, what about a turtle or even a wasp? Well, it seems they play, too.Gordon Burghardt, a psychology ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Here’s what consumers can do for social acceptance
September 21st, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 21 (ANI): A new study has indicated that people who feel excluded will go to any length to try to become part of a group, even if it involves spending ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Bullying harms both victim and perpetrator
September 19th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 19 (IANS) It's not just the victim of bullying who faces psychological problems. Being a childhood bully can lead to relationship issue later in life.
"Bullies go onto have lots ... Read more...
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Autism drug eases distress, tantrums
September 16th, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 16 (IANS) A drug for autism has shown promise in easing its distressing symtoms and could pave the way for its effective treatment, say researchers.
In a clinical trial, researchers found ... Read more...
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Socially active live longer than loners
September 14th, 2010 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Your friends might help you live longer without your knowing it. A new study says that those surrounded by family and friends are 50 percent less likely to ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
People with lots of friends live 3.7yrs longer than those who are isolated
September 14th, 2010 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, Sept 14 (ANI): Want a longer, healthier life? Well, the best medicine is the support of family and friends.That's the conclusion of a new U.S. study, which found that the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Humans feasted to celebrate burials of their dead 12,000 years ago
August 31st, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): Remains of an ancient Israeli burial site has offered new evidence that nearly 12,000 years ago, feasts were used to celebrate burial of the dead, bringing about the ... Read more...
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Our best and worst moments take place within social relationships: Study
August 27th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that more than individual accomplishments, it is our social relationships that make up our best and worst experiences in life.Shira Gabriel of University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Isolation as harmful as alcohol, 15 cigarettes a day
July 28th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
New York, July 28 (IANS) People with close family and social ties have 50 percent more chances of living longer than those living isolated lives without friends, families or colleagues, says a ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Cooked food helped humans evolve bigger brains: Study
July 17th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 17 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that cooked food is the reason behind humans' big brains.According to one controversial evolutionary theory, early humans developed a taste for cooked food around ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Competition a double-edged sword for teen girls
July 7th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Is being competitive a good or a bad thing when you're a teenager?
Well, a bit of both actually: Competing to win is detrimental to girls' social relationships ... Read more...
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Competition leads to depression among teenage girls: Study
July 7th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 7 (ANI): Competing to win can be damaging to girls' social relationships and can even lead to severe depression, according to a new study.Dr. David Hibbard from California State University ... Read more...
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Depression ‘doubles dementia risk’
July 6th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 6 (ANI): Having depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study.To reach the conclusion, researchers examined research data on 949 ... Read more...
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Having BFFs helps female baboons live longer
July 2nd, 2010 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 2 (ANI): A new study has found that female baboons that maintain closer ties with other members of their troop live substantially longer than do those whose social bonds are ... Read more...
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Moving frequently in childhood linked to poorer quality-of-life in adulthood
June 4th, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Frequent relocations in childhood are related to poorer well-being in adulthood, especially among people who are more introverted or neurotic, according to a new study.The researchers tested the ... Read more...
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