Disk hernias and alignment problems of the neck are the most common diseases that are growing rapidly in today’s world and the major cause of this is the use of mobile phones. The constant use of mobile phones, tablets, laptops and computers are increasing the stress on the spine by almost 60 degrees. In several x-ray reports of patients, it has been found that the neck curves backward. This has been termed as “text neck” because it has been found that texting causes this more than watching videos or browsing the internet. So, it is advisable to restrict the use of cell phones as far as possible.

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There has been a huge rise of mental health illness like stress and depression including other serious problems due to the unmatched level of work pressure and personal problems that we go through. Research has shown that such illness can be avoided by practicing group meditation, a therapy which has shown remarkable improvement in a group of people with some or the other mental illness. Results revealed that the average rate for 15 different indexes in multiple questionnaires decreased to a large extent in both the scales.

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Here’s a reason for mothers to rejoice because all your doubts have been confirmed and sealed with science! Research says that the mother’s genes are responsible for how smart her child will turn out to be. Mommies everywhere, this is your cue to yell, “I knew it!” The research confirms that most of a person’s intelligence is attached to Chromosome X – which is carried by women in a pair. While female children get one of the X Chromosomes from the father, intelligence genes aren't activated when they're passed down by a male. So the next time your child is behaving all goofy, you'll know exactly whom to blame. At least until they find out who passes on the tantrum genes.

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Can eat certain types of foods really have an impact on our dispositions? Researchers have found that people who prefer to eat sweet foods are more likely to volunteer for someone in need and are more agreeable and helpful generally – literally making them “sweet as sugar”. The study also pointed out how different tastes can evidently be associated as metaphors for personalities of people (eg.: She’s a ‘sweet’heart!), when in fact, the taste would seem to have so little in common with a person’s behavior or temperament! So apparently, you are very much what you eat. Like we needed another reason to love chocolate anyway.

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A study has shown that any level of physical activity can have a positive effect on the emotional wellbeing of a human being. Periodically engaging in slight physical activities can lead to a more positive emotional side and can be a contributing factor to your overall mood and happiness. When we make a gesture the movements of which are related to a specific emotion, it can elicit or create that emotion in us. Rhythmic movements like jumping or hopping or even dancing to random music can make you happy and instantly boost your mood. So go on and move it, move it!

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As dog lovers or owners, we are aware of the levels of happiness and energy that dogs bring into our lives. Apart from enriching our lives in big and little ways, being a parent to a fur baby also translates to incredible health! Several studies have shown that dog owners have lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and fewer heart attacks as they tend to get more exercise. The calming effect that dogs have on humans also assists in handling stress, anxiety or loneliness. So go on, be responsible and adopt a furry companion or give your existing one a big, sloppy kiss today!

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Do you want that top job that you’ve been working endlessly hard for? Smile, and you just might get it! A study from Penn University has found that when you smile, you appear more courteous, likable and even more competent! It suggests that a well-placed and well-timed smile doesn’t go amiss in any situation – be it with your local vegetable vendor or your CEO. Whether awkward or natural – a smile will be welcomed heartily – especially in a business environment where everyone would anyway be bored with their monotonous schedules. So just let your smile work its magic!

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If you are feeling stressed or depressed for any kind of circumstances in your life, following are the things you can do that will instantly cheer up you up and make you happy, according to science. Listen to music from the happiest time in your life, to which a beautiful memory is associated. Think about your goals, it releases happy chemicals in your noggin and changes the way you look at the world. Get proper sleep. Beat procrastination by doing simple things first. Smile and wear glasses.

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We all have both short-term and long-term memories. A recent study by a group of investigators at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, shows how synapses may be the answer to strengthening latent memories. The work isn't just useful for understanding not memory but can also benefit other cognitive functions like perception, attention and goal maintenance.

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A lot of cases of HIV go undetected because of the stigma attached to the testing. WHO has recommended a home self-testing kit for improving access to diagnosis. This testing can be done via oral fluids or finger pricks and the results can be seen in less than 20 minutes. India is considering the adoption of this HIV self-testing kit.

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Lack of nutrition and weak physical health can adversely affect your mental health and cause depression. Though, this can be easily battled with the right kinds of food. This winter consume foods rich in Vitamin D and folic acids such as mushrooms and seafood. Moreover, fermented food and iron rich food can also help in improving your mental health this season. Reference ​   ..

India ranked 4th in the survey of the list of countries which are deprived of vacation for some or the other reasons. Apparently, the co-ordination of time with friends and family and other similar issues hold them back from taking a vacation. Work schedules never match of some people while others think that not taking a leave will give a positive impression on their employers. In order to maintain a balance between work life and personal life, this scenario must change.

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In a recent interview with Business Insider with Dr. William Yates, he mentioned about all the fashion choices that are leading to balding in men. Tight hats like those skullcaps put pressure on the hair and over time can cause ‘traction alopecia’ which leads to gradual hair loss. Similarly, a man-bun, styling can increase the rate at which at hair is thinning from the front and the sides. Hence, chose the right kind of cap for your hair.

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Most of the people have been reprimanded for being too “whiny” or they have been tagged as people who are complaining all the time. Generally, it is believed that this constant cribbing is unhealthy for all of us. However, a recent study suggests otherwise. It says it can be healthy for a person to keep complaining about stuff if he is willing to concentrate on reflecting what went wrong and figuring the solutions. Yes, it can be healthy if a lesson is derived from it.

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It is observed that the more intense the lights are, the more intense the emotions of humans will be. The small amount of light which penetrates through the airplane windows is incredibly soft. This is the reason why airplanes are looking for establishing corporate LED lights which are highly durable and can change the vibe of the entire cabin. All aircraft companies are looking for such lighting options to only calm but refresh the passengers.

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Modern parents, unlike the older generations, are deeply aware that nowadays children are cognizant, conscious humans and should not be treated like punching bags. However, this kind of awareness has interfered with the need to be strict when it is actually required. Now professional stress also mingles with personal lives, which makes the parents more conscious on their behavior with kids. But anyways, unchecked behavior can lead to bigger problems in later life.

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It is a common tradition, especially in tropical regions to wear white or bright colored clothes as black and dark colored clothes absorb more heat. It is also well known black colored object radiate more, thus canceling out the absorption bias to some extent. Thus, a black colored shirt will give your body the maximum heat and a white colored one will give you the least. So, do your shopping based on the temperatures in your region.

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As per research it has been proven that short-term sleep deprivation as happens in 24-hour shifts can cause a major increase in cardiac contractility, blood pressure, and heart rate. For this study, Daniel Kuetting from the university of Bonn in Germany recruited 20 healthy radiologists, which included 19 men and one woman, with an average age of 31.6 years. These participants underwent cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging before and after a 24-hour shift, they showed a significant increase in blood pressure and heart rate after short-term sleep deprivation.

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It has been scientifically proven that music not only helps us cope with pain, but also provides a lot of benefits to our physical and mental health. The several benefits of music are that it motivates people to bike harder, improves running performance and motivation, increases workout endurance, speeds up post-workout recovery, improves the quality of sleep, helps people eat less, enhances functioning of blood vessels, reduces stress, induces a meditative state, relieves symptoms of depression and much more.

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Camping is becoming increasingly popular nowadays and this is good because there are a lot of health benefits associated with it. Being in the lap of nature can do a lot of good to your physical, mental and emotional health. Being with plants is a great stress buster and walking while camping can be a low impact exercise that is good for your overall well-being. However, you need to understand the nitty gritty of camping before you take your tent and pitch it in some place.

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