Science & Health

Going to bed early can help you worry less

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): A new study has revealed that at what time a person goes to bed and how long they sleep affects how much they worry. People who sleep for shorter periods of time and go to bed very late at night are often overwhelmed with more negative thoughts than those who keep more regular sleeping hours.Such people also tend to worry excessively about the future, delve too much into the past, and experience annoying intrusive thoughts and these individuals also tend to have sleep problems.

Dec 5, 2014

Orion Launch LIVE UPDATES: Splashdown! NASA Spacecraft Completes Critical Step in Journey to Mars

NASA says Orion's maiden flight on 5 December was picture perfect from start to finish.

Dec 5, 2014

Hagupit No More a Super Typhoon, But Will Affect 13 Million in Philippines

Hagupit was downgraded from its super typhoon status on Friday.

Dec 5, 2014

India to Export Buffalo Meat to Russia; More Products to Follow

In the face of retaliatory sanctions by Russia on EU, India set to benefit from an increase in trade of agricultural and dairy products

Dec 5, 2014

Ranbaxy Unit at Dewas Plant Slapped With EU Ban for Non-Compliance, Company Sees No Impact

Non-compliance report raises red flag over Ranbaxy's Dewas plant for deficiencies in design and operation of the clean-rooms, controls for preparation of components, leading to ban on exports from one of the units at the plant.

Dec 5, 2014

Watch Live Streaming Video: NASA's Orion Sends Back Images of Earth After Successful Launch

Wind and misfiring valves had resulted in postponing Orion launch on 4 December by 24 hours.

Dec 5, 2014

New Drug Can Repair Spinal Cord Injury

A new drug can help cure spinal cord injury and even restore certain functions, latest research shows.

Dec 5, 2014

HIV Drug Prevents Prostate Cancer Metastasis

Experiments conducted on mice showed that maraviroc, a CCR5 (chemokine receptor type 5) receptor antagonist used in HIV therapy was highly effective against prostate cancer metastasis.

Dec 5, 2014

Vitamin D Deficiency can Cause SAD; 5 Tips to Fight Winter Depression

In a study reported in Medical Hypotheses, researchers found that vitamin D deficiency was directly linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) , a type of depression related to changes in season, that appears during the same time, every year.

Dec 5, 2014

Delhi To Scrap Cars Over 15 Years In A Move To Reduce Pollution. Will Car Sales Pickup?

The National Green Tribunal banned vehicles older than 15 years off the streets of Delhi, with its unenviable record of being the world's worst polluted city. Will the move help more cars remains to be seen

Dec 4, 2014

Loose Cigarettes replacing the hands of a clock

Cigarette Maker Shares Rise as Proposal to Ban Loose Sale 'Overturned'; ITC up 6%, Godfrey Phillips 10%

Union Health Ministry's proposal to ban sale of loose cigarettes is unlikely to receive inter-ministerial clearance, say sources; cigarette stocks up. Farmers associations lobby hard against the move.

Dec 4, 2014

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Mediterranean Diet Key To Longer, Healthier Life

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI) : Consuming a Mediterranean diet can lead to a longer, healthier life, says a new study. The combination of fruit and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and a glass of wine can help reverse the ageing process by slowing down the damage to chromosomes linked to ageing and offer a health advantage.According to the study, Mediterranean diet have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, that stops the shortening of telomeres, which is associated with lower life expectancy and a greater risk of age-related diseases.

Dec 4, 2014

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Fitness while backpacking

Backpacking is all about leaving you bust life behind and going on an adventure that can lead you anywhere; but that doesn't mean you should give up on your fitness. Here are a few routines you can do using just your backpack. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Dec 4, 2014