Myth busted! Excelling at crossword puzzles won't necessarily make you smarter

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Myth busted! Excelling at crossword puzzles won't necessarily make you smarter Playing brain-training games does not improve mental abilities or prevent age-related cognitive decline, shows study.

New cells in the retina, paving way to treat jet lag When lifestyle changes interfere with the biological clock, the result is sleepiness and an overall feeling of confusion.

Act early on chronic depression, else it may lead to dementia Correlation of depression and dementia is an extremely complex issue.

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Love those french fries? Salty food diminishes thirst and increases hunger Salt is an important osmolyte, a compound that binds to water and helps transport it.

Planning to get a tattoo? Here are the things you should keep in mind to avoid any complications Both tattooing and piercing come with a host of risks. Complications can range from scarring to contracting infections such as HIV.

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'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' releases on April 28! Here's everything you need to know When Anand Mahindra and Devendra Fadnavis came together to honour women achievers Best of the Big Apple: Here are some exciting cars from the New York Auto Show

Delhi on the brink of heart disease epidemic due to increased alcohol use Alcohol use has gone up from 16.1% to 25.6% among urban dwellers.

Here's why running a marathon is good for your body & mind Good nutrition gives energy, enhances performance and reduces muscle soreness.

Working hard to get those abs? This ignored move is the fastest route to get them Harvard scientists say, crunches are not the best way to go about for a six-pack. They decode what is.

Restricting trans fats cuts heart attack risks, says study Trans fatty acids, or trans fats, are commonly found in fried foods, chips, crackers and baked goods.

Summer is here to stay: Move away from the oily stuff towards light-weight food Soaring mercury pushes health-conscious to tweak dining table fare

Planning your family? Start using these genius fertility apps When you're trying to conceive, timing is everything.

Overcoming Opioids: The quest for drugs that are less addictive This growing dependence on opioids has mushroomed into a health crisis, ripping apart communities.

Want to avoid a heart attack? The more the exercise, the better The research found that exercise is associated with improved survival after a heart attack as well.

Air pollution may lower 'good' cholesterol, raise heart disease risk Higher exposure to black carbon, a marker of traffic-related pollution, is significantly associated with a lower 'good' cholesterol level. Teens as young as 13 attending 'smartphone rehab' as concerns grow over screen time Smartphone addiction has emerged as a major problem with devastating consequences in recent times.

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