Bangladesh receives WHO polio free certification
Bangladesh received the WHO (World Health Organization) Certificate as a Polio free country. The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Mumbai, India, Samina Naz received this certificate from the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan in a programme held in Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Mumbai... read more »
Negative emotions may increase heart attack risk
Stop worrying too much for an unfinished task as anger, anxiety, and depression not only affect the functioning of the heart but also increase the risk for heart disease. According to research, persisting stress increases the risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease by evoking negative... read more »
Obese kids must avoid fast food to stay sharp
Is obesity of your kid weighing down his/her academic performance? Then, persuade them to eat natural, unprocessed, raw food instead of chips, sodas and fast foods, move whenever possible, and restrict media exposure, said a study. Childhood obesity correlates with attention-deficit/hyperactivity... read more »
Study finds stress is contagious
WASHINGTON — Feeling stressed? A new study finds stress can be contagious. The Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Technische Universität Dresden conducted a study to see whether or not being around a stressed person can induce stress, TIME reports. Researchers... read more »
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