People who watch `too much TV` may not value nutrition

watch `too much TVWashington, Jan 08 : A new study has recently revealed that people who watch excessive amounts of TV are likely to eat more, which might lead them to value nutrition less.

According to a University of Houston (UH) researcher, all of those hours in front of the television may lead to increased snacking .

A "fatalistic view toward eating well" and "nutritional knowledge" are two of the measurements professor Temple Northup included in a cross-sectional survey of 591 participants. He also included "television and news media usage" and "nutritional intake."

Northup stated that the research model was based on similar measures that look at cancer prevention.

Unemployment rate rises to 4.9 percent in 2013-14: Labour Bureau

Unemployment rate risesNew Delhi, Jan 8 : The unemployment rate in the country rose to 4.9 per cent

Chris Hemsworth feels 'parenthood' makes people 'less selfish'

Chris HemsworthWashington, Jan 08 : Chris Hemsworth, who has three kids, recently expressed that being a p

Rushdie calls Charlie Hebdo attack 'deadly mutation in the heart of Islam'

Salman RushdieLondon, Jan 08 : Condemning the terror attack at the Paris office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, British Indian author Salman Rushdie has said that the attack was a sign of the "deadly mutation in the heart of Islam."

When religion combines with modern weaponry, it poses a real threat to "our freedoms," he wrote, reported The Independent.

He expressed solidarity with the magazine by urging people to defend the art of satire, "which has always been a force for liberty and against tyranny, dishonesty and stupidity."

Having an avocado a day could lower risk of heart disease

avocado a dayWashington, Jan 8 : Including one avocado to your daily diet can cut down the risk of developing heart diseases, claims a new study.

Avocados are known to be a nutrient-dense food, high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Previous studies have suggested that avocados are a cholesterol-lowering food, but this is the first study -- to the researchers' knowledge -- to look at health implications of avocados beyond monounsaturated fatty acids.

Jessica Biel feeling really good during pregnancy

Jessica BielWashington, Jan 8 : Jessica Biel, who is expecting her first child with Justin Timberlake, has s

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