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New Equation That Accurately Predicts Calories Burnt by Walking: Study

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 11:58 AM EDT

Your daily walking may be burning more calories than you think. New equation developed by scientists predict accurately the amount of calories burned.

Checking your Smartphone Often May be a Sign of Impulsiveness

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 08:16 AM EDT

A new study says that people who check their smartphones often have very strong impulses and do not like delayed gratification.

Standing Desks Health Trend at Work May Be Futile

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

If sitting for hours at work is unhealthy for the body, standing desks may not exactly be a health boost your body either, says study.

Implantable Device In Brain May Destroy Plaques That Lead To Alzheimer's Disease

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 19, 2016 11:09 AM EDT

Scientists tried to implant a capsule to releases antibodies that may help to strengthen a patient's immune system against Alzheimer's disease.

Brain Cells that Signal Your Brain to Stop Overeating Identified by Scientists

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 05:17 AM EDT

What if your brain could tell you when to stop as soon as your eating turns into binge eating? Scientists have found the brain cells that could just that!

Prevent Zika Infection: Dodging Mosquito Bites

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 19, 2016 05:11 AM EDT

As we all know by now that Zika virus infection is linked to mosquito bites, people have become more cautious of mosquito bites to prevent Zika infection.

There May Be A Link Between Nightmares And Suicidal Tendencies: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 12:48 PM EDT

Nightmares are linked with feelings of defeat, entrapment and hopelessness, which also lead to suicidal behavior.

How You Reach Your Office Can Help You Lose Weight: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:36 AM EDT

Examining different modes of transportation shows that commuters on bikes show lower body mass index and weight than drivers.

Lost Memories In Alzheimer's Patients May Be Recoverable: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:38 AM EDT

Scientists retrieved memories in mice, but may not be able to do them in humans. However, a proof-of-concept study shows that memories may still exist in the brains of patients.

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