Lifestyle

London, June 17 (IANS) If you crib about your employees being dull, lazy and unproductive, stop blaming them. Start leading your professional life with a purpose instead.

London, June 17, Exposure to passive smoking in childhood significantly increased the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in adult smokers, a study has showed.

New York, June 16 (IANS) Although participating in recreational activities such as aerobics and muscle-strengthening activities could make older adults active, they may adversely increase the risk of facial fractures and other injuries, a study has warned.

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) With the monsoon finally settling in, Twitter on Friday launched a special blue umbrella emoji for its Indian users.

London, June 16 (IANS) Practising mind-body interventions such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi daily may not only relax you but could also reverse the molecular reactions in the DNA that causes stress as well as boost well-being, according to a study.

New York, June 16 (IANS) Amid heightened concern that exercise deficits are contributing to the growing obesity epidemic, new research has found that activity levels of teenagers are comparable to 60-year-olds.

New York, June 16 (IANS) Individuals who regularly consume walnuts, salmon and canola oil -- rich in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) -- are likely to experience hormonal changes that can control appetite and make them feel less hungry, a study has shown.

Toronto, June 15 (IANS) A single exercise session lasting for just 30 minutes can have an immediate positive effect on women who feel negative about their bodies, and make them feel strong and thinner, a study has found.

London, June 15 (IANS) People with gluten intolerance have reasons to cheer. Researchers have found that teff, a small cereal native to Ethiopia that does not contain gluten, may be a promising raw material for malting and brewing beer.

San Francisco, June 15 (IANS) If you are bad at bargaining, don't worry. A Facebook chatbot or dialogue agent which has the ability to engage in a meaningful conversation and negotiate with people may help you cut a better deal.

London, June 15 (IANS) Consuming extracts of broccoli -- a cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamins, fibre and disease-fighting phytochemicals -- may help people with Type 2 diabetes to manage their blood sugar, researchers say.

Manila, June 15 (IANS) A sniper's bullet grazed the neck of an Australian journalist while he was reporting from the besieged Philippines city of Marawi on Thursday, police said.

United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has started a 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace, with a strong appeal to citizens, governments and leaders worldwide to "put peace first."

New York, June 14 (IANS) Phubbing, the practice of ignoring companions in order to pay attention to their phone or other mobile devices, may lead to a vicious cycle as researchers have found that those who are "phubbed" by others, themselves often turn to their smartphones and social media to find acceptance.

New York, June 14 (IANS) Babies prenatally exposed to maternal fever during the second trimester are likely to be at 40 per cent raised risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a study has claimed.