Culture / Lifestyle
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LifestyleAlmost half of Indians include protein in every meal, but 93% remain confused: Survey
Even among those who believe they understand their protein needs, consumption patterns remain inconsistent, "highlighting the gap between perceived understanding and actual behaviour".
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LifestyleResearchers demonstrate quantum information transfer through fibre-optic networks
Over a 24-hour period, the researchers were able to distribute entangled photons 92.8 per cent of the time.
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LifestyleLuxury outerwear emerges as a growing fashion trend among Indian consumers
Brands like Threadgasm see rising demand for statement jackets as shoppers prioritise individuality, versatility and long-term wardrobe investments.
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LifestyleLower protein intake may benefit sedentary adults: Study
Several recent clinical trials in humans have also shown that reducing protein intake can reduce weight and fat mass and improve fasting blood sugar in humans.
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LifestyleChores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket money
Parents can help their children mature into pro-social, financially wise adults if they take a thoughtful approach to work, money and community.
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LifestyleGene- sleep link may affect Alzheimer's risk: Study
The findings suggest that two people with similar overall Alzheimer's risk may not respond to poor sleep in the same way.
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LifestyleStudy finds up to five cups of coffee a day safe for most adults
The review also says that moderate coffee consumption may be associated with a lower risk of several cardiovascular conditions, although researchers caution that individual responses to caffeine can vary.
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LifestyleA 9-to-5 job doesn't have to keep you away from nature, research suggests
Studies indicate that incorporating short, regular periods outdoors into daily routines may help reduce stress, improve mood and support overall well-being.
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LifestyleHigh LDL cholesterol linked to 3.6 million deaths globally in 2023: Study
Findings published in JAMA found that India and China accounted for one-third of the global burden linked to elevated LDL cholesterol.
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LifestyleIndian dengue-vector mosquito may be developing resistance to common insecticide: Study
The team pointed out that the results are specific to a lab-bred population of Aedes aegypti at a specific point of time, and that resistance levels may be different in other populations.
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LifestyleStudy identifies earlier diabetes, hearing loss among key dementia risks in India
Review of 25 years of research finds metabolic disorders, physical inactivity, undernutrition and limited education among major modifiable risk factors.
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LifestyleUS study warns invasive mould infections may be a growing public health threat
CDC researchers found around 450 cases in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years, with about one-third of patients dying during hospitalisation.
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Lifestyle‘Sally’ the teaching robot sparks debate about using AI in school
Following concerns about student privacy and data storage and tracking, the project has been paused.
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LifestyleStudy links modern human eyes to 600-million-year-old one-eyed ancestor
The distant ancestor described by the researchers was a small creature with a body resembling a worm.
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LifestyleAsk these four questions before posting your child's pictures online
The Australian Information Commissioner suggests 86% of surveyed primary school children experienced a friend or parent sharing a photo they didn’t want shared.
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LifestyleStudy finds over one in five Indian teenagers at moderate-to-high risk of substance use
Male teenagers were found to have lower odds of higher substance use risk than females.
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LifestyleWhy small talk remains essential in everyday life
Small talk helps people navigate ordinary face-to-face conversations.
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LifestyleCan artificial intelligence crack the code of world's undeciphered languages?
With a large enough corpus, an AI model could hypothetically get fluent enough to converse with a Minoan or Etruscan speaker on the model’s own statistical terms.
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LifestyleSome smokers don't develop lung cancer, while non-smokers do, here's why
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, said the reason why is almost certainly related to our inherited genetic makeup, but finding direct evidence has proved challenging in patient cohort studies.
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LifestyleWhat Homer’s animals reveal about the human side of 'The Odyssey'
The poems celebrate and mourn the everyday relationships between humans and animals.