Elderly people who take anti-depressants or opioids are more than twice as likely to suffer a fractured hip after a fall, a new study has found.


Anti-depressants raise hip fracture risk in elderly: Study


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Eid shopping reached a feverish pitch in Srinagar city and other towns of the Kashmir Valley on Monday as shoppers thronged markets, literally choking most of the traffic arteries in the old city.


Eid shopping fever grips Kashmiris ahead of festival


Kids who take 30-to-60 minute mid-day naps at least three times a week are happier and have more self-control and grit. They also display fewer behavioural problems as compared to children who skip afternoon naps, says a study.


Kids who nap are happier with fewer behavioural problems


Eating a cup of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 15 per cent, according to a study.


Eating blueberries can improve heart health


Actress and newly elected MP Mimi Chakraborty, whose jeans and shirt-clad look against the backdrop of Parliament House drew a backlash on social media, has called out trolls for ignoring cricketer Gautam Gambhir's casual photograph.


Mimi slams trolls for ignoring Gambhir's parliament photo


Women who experience symptoms of depression, even without a clinical diagnosis, are at an increased risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, according to a study.


Depression may put women at risk of chronic diseases


Researchers have found that using a dating app may be linked to an increased risk of unhealthy weight control behaviours (UWCBs) such as vomiting, laxative use or diet pill use.


Dating app use linked to unhealthy weight control ways


Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed it right at his swearing-in ceremony here on Thursday by choosing a humble pale grey waistcoat to go with a crisp white kurta-pyjama, say experts.


Modi makes suave style statement in pale grey


Actress Meryl Streep doesn't agree with the term "toxic masculinity", and says that the use of the expression can be harmful for boys.


Streep doesn't agree with the term 'toxic masculinity'


South Korean K-Pop group VAV is all set to begin their debut India tour from Friday with a two-hour concert in Delhi of their biggest hits, including their latest "Thrilla Killa", the six-member group said here on Thursday.


K-Pop group VAV's India tour to begin with Delhi concert


Actress Malaika Arora got trolled on social media after she shared a photograph of herself flaunting what many felt was armpit hair.


Malaika Arora gets trolled over armpit picture


Teasing and bullying overweight children could act as a catalyst in further increasing their weight by 33 per cent, compared to obese kids who do not suffer body shaming, a study suggests.


Body shaming leads to more weight gain in kids


Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan made quite a fashion statement in ethnic wear at a wedding.


Suhana Khan's ethnic fashion game on point at wedding


Actress-writer-director Lena Dunham has bared it all in an Instagram post -- but for a cause.


Lena Dunham strips for a cause


After the end of hectic activity surrounding the Lok Sabha elections, Game of Thrones and Avengers Endgame, social media users in India are now busy making memes, GIFs and hashtags of JCB excavators and no one seem to know exactly why.


Why are JCB memes flooding social networking sites in India


Bollywood film "Pad Man" has opened up discussions around menstruation, but there's still a long way to go. It's important for young girls to be aware of periods before their first one, advise experts.


Make your daughter ready for her first period


The second edition of Lakme Fashion Week's The Platform, a programme conceptualised to identify and mentor young fashion designers, has 'Made Differently' as its theme.


LFW's The Platform returns, themed 'Made Differently'


Menstrual hygiene is vital year-round, but it's advisable to be more careful in the summer season when heat and sweat can lead to more rashes, say experts.


Be more mindful of menstrual hygiene in summer


Actress Deepika Padukone described Amuls take on her Cannes look as "butter on toast".


Deepika lauds Amul's take on her Cannes look


Feeling stressed out? Take this newly discovered home-test that can easily measure your stress level and tell you whether you need to consult a doctor or not.


Now test stress level at home


Even after giving almost 40 years of his life to government service, retired civil servant S.K. Misra felt his work was still not complete. The former bureaucrat felt that the experience he had gained and the reputation he had built could be better used for public service. Thus began his second innings.

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