News for 'cognitive functions'

'Warfare will soon be between machines and humans'

'Warfare will soon be between machines and humans'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Tuesday underlined the evolving nature of warfare and said a combat has always been between humans but now the world is going to enter an era in which it may be between a machine and human being and later between machines.

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

The Sneaky Sugars Your Kids Might Be Eating

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Excessive sugar intake has been linked to brain inflammation, which can affect cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and decision-making, warns Pankaj Prakash Sharma, founder, Happa Foods.

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, explains Mehezabin Dordi, clinical psychologist at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

Chimps smarter than humans in memory test

Chimps smarter than humans in memory test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The long-held belief that man is superior among all species in all cognitive functions has been challenged by a new research, which has found that young chimpanzees can do much better in memory tests than humans.

Infosys partners with Microsoft to accelerate adoption of GenAI

Infosys partners with Microsoft to accelerate adoption of GenAI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Infosys said on Tuesday it is collaborating with Microsoft to jointly develop industry solutions that leverage Infosys Topaz, Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cognitive Services. Both organisations are bringing together their respective artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance enterprise functions with AI-enabled solutions across multiple industries. The integrated solutions are aimed at accelerating the rapid democratisation of data and intelligence that will help businesses increase productivity and drive new revenue growth.

Cure for dementia lies in a glass of wine

Cure for dementia lies in a glass of wine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that a glass of wine everyday delays dementia in those who are at risk from Alzheimer's disease as they are already having memory problems, the ScienceDaily reported.

Want to be a good student? Exercise

Want to be a good student? Exercise

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Studies indicate there is a consistent positive relationship between overall fitness and academic achievement.

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Two studies reveal that elderly people who walked were more likely to maintain cognitive function. And the more they walked, the better.

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Take a walk to exercise your brain

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Two studies reveal that elderly people who walked were more likely to maintain cognitive function. And the more they walked, the better.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

How Crash Diets Affect Your Heart, Body

How Crash Diets Affect Your Heart, Body

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Drastically cutting weight can result in nutritional deficiencies, depriving the body of essential nutrients needed for its optimal functioning.

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.

Long Covid can negatively impact overall quality of life, says study

Long Covid can negatively impact overall quality of life, says study

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

According to a new Mount Sinai study, patients experiencing post-acute COVID syndrome (also known as 'long COVID') may have symptoms for at least 12 months after initial COVID-19 infection, significantly and negatively impacting their cognition, ability to work, participation in physical activity, interaction with others, and overall quality of life.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com4 May 2022

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.

How to be MENTALLY FIT in 2022

How to be MENTALLY FIT in 2022

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Read. Meditate. Take a short nap. Take up activities that strengthen and sharpen your brains, and enhances your mood and memory, suggests stress management expert Dr Khushboo Thakker Garodia.

No freedom to speak truth in Congress: Khushbu

No freedom to speak truth in Congress: Khushbu

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

To a question on switching loyalties between one party to another, she said she would stay put with the BJP for all time.

Asanas For A Sharper Mind

Asanas For A Sharper Mind

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Yoga and Ayurveda expert Namita Piparaiya shares simple techniques to improve your cognitive health.

Intermittent Fasting: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Intermittent Fasting: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Intermittent fasting, when not carried out under professional guidance, comes with its fair share of woes and health issues, warns Jashan Vij, a health coach and fat loss expert.

Is Screen Time Affecting Your Child's Brain?

Is Screen Time Affecting Your Child's Brain?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Screen time, referring to the time children spend watching television or playing computer games, was found to impact the development of executive functions of brain such as working memory, planning and responding flexibly to changing situations.

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Alleging that the candidate vaccine was not safe, he has also sought cancelling approval for its testing, 'manufacture and distribution', failing which legal action would be taken.

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

American-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegians May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the 2014 Nobel prize in medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

10 Ways To Keep Elderly Parents HEALTHY

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Taking care of an elderly person in the family can be challenging. Here are some tips from Manali Sharma who works at the Aurum Senior and Assisted Living in Gurugram.

Working Women: 10 Tips To Stay In Shape

Working Women: 10 Tips To Stay In Shape

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

]The easiest activity like walking has a direct positive impact on your various blood markers like blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc, explains Sanya Narang.

Why You Must Avoid Plastic Food Containers

Why You Must Avoid Plastic Food Containers

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Avoid microwaving food or beverages in plastic containers, as heat can accelerate chemical leaching, suggests Dr Sudha Desai.

Covishield volunteer decides to move court against Serum Institute

Covishield volunteer decides to move court against Serum Institute

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Our client is suffering due to the ill-effects of the vaccine. He has to be compensated for his suffering. Further, a detailed investigation has to be done on the Covishield vaccine and its side-effects,' says the volunteer's advocate.

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Would you use neuroscience to find a partner?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Ever considered choosing a partner based on your psychological make-up?

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

How Much Do You Know About Chocolate?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Is chocolate a spice or a vegetable or a fruit? Test Your ChocoQ On World Chocolate Day!

Headache? Lack of concentration? Start exercising!

Headache? Lack of concentration? Start exercising!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

>Exercising several times a week (for 30 to 60 minutes) may sharpen reasoning and learning skills.

'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'

'Multi-task, adapt to changing world of work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Young professionals should be open for jobs in adjacent industries, pick up a contract job to have an opening balance, develop skills in the job in hand, invest in learning and develop cognitive skills and capacities.' 'Spend as per the need only.'

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Sleep, brain power and all the things that your gadget may be taking from you.

Exercise can make you a better student!

Exercise can make you a better student!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Scientists have proven that you can literally cross-train your way to better learning.

Adverse event won't affect Covid vaccine's timeline: Govt

Adverse event won't affect Covid vaccine's timeline: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A 40-year-old man who was a volunteer in the third phase of the ''Covidshield'' vaccine trial in Chennai has alleged serious side effects, including a virtual neurological breakdown and impairment of cognitive functions.

The hidden link between IQ and obesity

The hidden link between IQ and obesity

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Study finds link between childhood obesity, school performance.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The most common symptoms were fatigue, post-exertional malaise -- worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion -- and cognitive dysfunction, often called brain fog.

What stress does to your brain

What stress does to your brain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Stress can impair memory and can even reduce brain size in the middle age.

Olympics Cycling: Fields suffered brain bleed in crash

Olympics Cycling: Fields suffered brain bleed in crash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

American BMX racer Connor Fields suffered a brain bleed during a horror crash in Friday's Olympic event but has been moved out of intensive care, according to his mother Lisa.

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army.

9 health benefits of dark chocolate

9 health benefits of dark chocolate

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Dark chocolate contains several compounds that are linked to good health and potential 'aphrodisiac' effects.

What 8 hours of sleep can do to your body

What 8 hours of sleep can do to your body

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

People who sleep for 7 to 8 hours per night performed better cognitively than those who slept less, a study has revealed.