LIFESTYLE
Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a daily cigarette pack
Humans are built to stand upright. Our heart and cardiovascular system work more effectively that way. Our bowel function is also more efficient when we are upright. It is common for people who are bedridden in the hospital to experience problems with their bowel function, isn't it? Similarly, sitting for long or being inactive for prolonged hours can be very harmful to health.
Malnutrition may increase risk of Covid severity: Study
Malnutrition, as a global health problem for both the pediatric and adult population, will continue to overlap with the Covid-19 pandemic that has already affected millions worldwide. The researchers suggest that public health interventions for those at highest risk of malnutrition may help mitigate the higher likelihood of severe Covid-19 in this group.
Natasha Moor's makeup power comes to India via the Global Store on Nykaa
Makeup artist turned entrepreneur, Natasha Moor is on a mission to inspire women to be the best version of themselves-- inside and out, with her products that speak the universal language of happiness and self-love. Through her years of experience, Natasha knows first-hand, the transformative power of makeup and its ability to empower her customers with confidence.
'Yearly food waste reaches 2.5bn tonnes, contributes 10% to climate change'
The report, titled 'Figures of Driven to Waste', was released jointly by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the British retailing giant Tesco on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported. The first-of-its-kind report since 2011, indicated that 40 per cent of all food is not consumed and emits twice more greenhouse gases than all cars that are driven in Europe and North America.
Liverpool loses UNESCO World Heritage tag
Liverpool's historic centre and docklands were inscribed for bearing witness to the development of one of the world's major trading centres in the 18th and 19th centuries. The site also illustrated pioneering developments in modern dock technology, transport systems and port management.
Covid-19 lockdown reduces ocean noise: Study
"That first lockdown really did give us an unprecedented opportunity to measure or quantify the effects of human activity on marine life," said University of Auckland marine scientist Associate Professor Craig Radford. "So we decided to take a look at the response of our marine organisms in this new, relatively calm world."
A decline in ghosting, breadcrumbing & catfishing when it comes to dating
The time spent in lockdowns has allowed people to focus on what they are truly looking for while dating, giving them a renewed sense of clarity and confidence in taking control of their dating lives as they meet new people. One in four (25 per cent) daters in India have said that they are now feeling less willing to compromise on what they want and need from a potential relationship, according to Bumble's recent nationwide survey.
Changes in home decor trends
Since the pandemic, the outside world has left us with no colourful vibes, but on the positive side, it has inspired us to bring colour to our home in the best way possible. Colours are proven to be a perfect way to infuse positivity into your home interiors. Add them in any form, be it cushion covers, rugs, curtains, and other furnishing items. Looking at the same drab wall the whole day while stuck at home can make you feel more bored.
Need last minute Eid recipes? Check out these platforms
While celebrations entail paying homage to the Prophet and preparing a delectable feast, you can never have enough recipes to pick from. If you're hosting an Eid celebration this year, we've got the right platforms to help you prepare the right dishes. From main course to dessert, find all the recipes you are looking for.
Heart-related test may indicate death risk in Covid patients
Although SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, primarily affects the respiratory tract, it also leads to cardiovascular complications including severe arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes, myocarditis and pulmonary embolism. A team of researchers from the University of Salerno in Italy, examined 1,401 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19 who were admitted.
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