Today, in our engaged daily-day life, technology is the only key which played a role as mate. That mate is targeted at improving the quality of life for younger people, keeping them connected and engaged, while loneliness runs protrusive among our aged.
An emotionally intelligent robot has been created to help older people to promote activity and tackle loneliness by...
Cigarette smoking kills about 6 million people a year and smoking costs the global economy more than $1 trillion a year in health care expenses and lost productivity, a new report says. According to the study from the US National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organisation, billions of dollars and millions of lives could be saved through higher...
New research has suggested that a Mediterranean diet appeared to have reduced brain shrinkage in old age (between the ages of 73 and 76). The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that pensioners in Scotland those with a diet, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, and even a glass of wine a day had healthier...
A study conducted by researchers from Australia reveals that a shocking 76% of the world’s population is ‘overfat’. This amounts to 5.5 billion people.
The researchers put forth the notion of overfat, a condition of having sufficient excess body fat to impair health.
"The overfat pandemic has not spared those who exercise or even compete in sports," says lead author of...
Work life balance
Work life balance refers to prioritizing between lifestyle and work. This expression “work life balance” was used in UK in late 1970s. Dorie Clark, author of Stand Out says that if you are able to prioritize certain elements of your life during certain periods, you can make everything work over time.
The HSBC survey
Recently a HSBC expat explorer...
Women’s bodies undergo enormous change during pregnancy; it affects not only the body but also brain structure too. For the first time, scientists have found new evidence of specific and “long-lasting” physical changes in the brains of pregnant women. New research out this week suggests, during pregnancy women grow an entirely new organ (the placenta), researchers have revealed, suggesting...
Gift your loved ones this holiday season without burning a hole in your pocket. Christmas is right around the corner and with the increasing prices of all the things, its hard to find decent presents under your budget. But fear not my friends! For I have finally conjured up an amazing list of gift ideas for you all! They...
Its that time of the year again. The weather for fog, mist, scarves, boots, and the sweet smell of cookies in the air. Winter is finally here! And with all the festivities that are yet to come, you better be ready to face it all! Apart from a fabulous wardrobe choice, another thing that should be taken care of...
“MAKE LOVE NOT SCARS”(MLNS) is a non-government organization (NGO) in Delhi dedicated to helping acid attack survivors rehabilitate. The NGO launched a job portal, #Skills Not Scars, on Nov. 28 to help the victims find job opportunities and re-enter mainstream life .
Within two days nearly 30 people have enrolled on the site. Anyone can log in to the site...
As the Indian public continues to grapple with the shortage of cash and long ques at banks and ATMs, public sector oil companies have been asked to chip in to ease the pressure. Around 2,500 petrol pumps run by state oil companies will dispense cash.
Around 2,500 petrol pumps run by state oil companies will dispense cash.
This facility is at...
