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How Strong Legs Can Help You Live Longer, Noida Doctor Explains
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Strong legs translate to faster reflexes, better insulin sensitivity, and improved cognitive abilities
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Video: A Cow Just Used A Tool. Meet Itch-Scratching Veronika
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The first known case of tool use in cattle, a behaviour long thought to be beyond the cognitive abilities of cows, has been studied, at least ten years after it was first observed.
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Beyond IQ: The Surprising Trait That Truly Sets Geniuses Apart
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Metacognition, or the ability to think about one's own thinking, is the surprising trait that sets geniuses apart. It involves being aware of how one's mind works, monitoring understanding, and adjusting approaches when needed.
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Can Eating High-Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk? Study Suggests Yes
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
A 25-year Swedish study suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower long-term risk of dementia.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Shrink Your Brain, Warns Cardiologist
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While alcohol might seem socially acceptable in moderate amounts, its effects on brain are far from benign. The long-term consequences of even moderate consumption can hinder cognitive abilities, memory formation, and emotional stability.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dementia: Early Signs Beyond Cognitive Decline And Forgetfulness
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Dementia is not a single disease but a collection of symptoms that affect mental abilities like thinking, reasoning, memory, and behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Ageing By 1.6 Years, Study Warns
- Friday September 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Apart from diet soda, the sweeteners studied were also found in flavoured water, low-calorie desserts and energy drinks.
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www.ndtv.com
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How Strong Legs Can Help You Live Longer, Noida Doctor Explains
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Strong legs translate to faster reflexes, better insulin sensitivity, and improved cognitive abilities
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Video: A Cow Just Used A Tool. Meet Itch-Scratching Veronika
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The first known case of tool use in cattle, a behaviour long thought to be beyond the cognitive abilities of cows, has been studied, at least ten years after it was first observed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Beyond IQ: The Surprising Trait That Truly Sets Geniuses Apart
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Metacognition, or the ability to think about one's own thinking, is the surprising trait that sets geniuses apart. It involves being aware of how one's mind works, monitoring understanding, and adjusting approaches when needed.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Can Eating High-Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk? Study Suggests Yes
- Friday December 26, 2025
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk
A 25-year Swedish study suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a lower long-term risk of dementia.
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www.ndtv.com
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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www.ndtv.com
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
- Friday November 28, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Can Shrink Your Brain, Warns Cardiologist
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While alcohol might seem socially acceptable in moderate amounts, its effects on brain are far from benign. The long-term consequences of even moderate consumption can hinder cognitive abilities, memory formation, and emotional stability.
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www.ndtv.com
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Dementia: Early Signs Beyond Cognitive Decline And Forgetfulness
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Dementia is not a single disease but a collection of symptoms that affect mental abilities like thinking, reasoning, memory, and behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Artificial Sweeteners May Accelerate Brain Ageing By 1.6 Years, Study Warns
- Friday September 5, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Apart from diet soda, the sweeteners studied were also found in flavoured water, low-calorie desserts and energy drinks.
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www.ndtv.com