Month: May 2025

[ad_1] A recent UCLA study reveals that self-employed women exhibit fewer cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to salaried women. Analyzing data from the NHANES, researchers found self-employed women, particularly women of color, experienced significant declines in obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and sleep duration. These findings underscore the impact of work environment on women's heart health. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with cardiovascular diseases accounting for 17.9 million deaths worldwide in 2023. Of these, a staggering 85% were attributed to heart attacks and strokes. A recent study has now shown that the risk of heart attack varies in women based on their employment status. A recent study, conducted by researchers at UCLA, found that self-employed women have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to their salaried counterparts. Women and heart healthThe researchers […]

[ad_1] Just when you think the internet can’t surprise you anymore, something wild pops up. Imagine strolling through a park in China and seeing a group of elderly folks—yes, seniors—literally hanging by their necks from tree branches or workout bars. No, this isn’t a scene from a sci-fi flick or some bizarre stunt show. It’s a real fitness trend sweeping through China’s older population, and it’s as strange as it sounds.How did this even start?The trend seems to have started in Shenyang, a city in northeastern China. A 57-year-old man came up with a DIY neck-hanging device to deal with his own nagging neck pain. He claims it worked wonders. Word spread, and before you know it, other seniors were giving it a shot—and posting about it online.These “neck hangers” say the exercise helps stretch out the spine, ease nerve […]

[ad_1] Cops get swift promotions in Chhattisgarh for anti-Maoist ops RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has granted out-of-turn promotions to 295 police personnel in recognition of acts of bravery in combating Maoists as the state pushes on towards its goal of eliminating Naxal insurgency by March 2026.An order issued by DGP Arun Deo Gautam stated that police personnel who displayed exceptional courage during anti-Naxal operations across the region are being rewarded with accelerated promotions. Promotions have been given to lower and middle-rank personnel from the district police, Special Task Force (STF), and intelligence units.According to the order, 206 constables have been promoted to head constables and 37 head constables to assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs). Fifteen ASIs are now SIs, and 16 SIs are inspectors. Three platoon commanders have been promoted to company commanders, six assistant platoon commanders have been elevated to platoon […]

[ad_1] It was a night that saw Mumbai Indians flex their championship mettle once again. In a record-breaking IPL Eliminator in Mullanpur — where both teams combined for a staggering 436 runs, the highest ever in playoff history — MI held their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs and march into Qualifier 2. While the scoreboard lit up with sixes and boundaries, it was Mumbai’s ability to win the clutch moments that stood out. Skipper Hardik Pandya, facing his former franchise in a high-pressure knockout, was full of praise for his team’s temperament and timing. “At one point of time the game was even-stevens,” Pandya said after the win. “I thought the wicket got better in the second innings. It started to come on well, they got into rhythm and we realised we need to hold our nerves […]

[ad_1] Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s latest film ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ has been making audiences smile – and the box office ring – ever since it hit cinemas. In just eight days, the small-town romantic comedy has earned over Rs. 47 crore, as reported by Sacnilk, and is now inching closer to the Rs. 50 crore mark. Not bad at all for a film that faced delays and big-screen competition!A bright start for a charming taleDirected by Karan Sharma, ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ released in cinemas on 23 May. Despite a few delays before release, the film got off to a strong start, opening with Rs. 7.2 crore on day one. The first week brought in Rs. 44.3 crore in total – a fantastic achievement for a film that isn’t backed by heavy action or massive budgets, but instead by strong […]