According to a new study, ‘moving more, more often’ can aid long-term weight loss. Published in the Obesity Journal, the study found that moving more rather than structured exercise can keep the weight off. Titled ‘Intervening on Exercise and Day-long Movement for Weight-loss Maintenance in Older Adults’, the study — published by Wake Forest University, North Carolina — … Read More →
There has been a recent surge in students aspiring to study abroad. The factors responsible for this recent phenomenon of a stellar rise in international university applications pertain to the healthcare infrastructure, stayback facilities provided, growth in the Indian economy and variety in the courses offered by the International Universities. Despite such facilities, there arises … Read More →
A new study has revealed that the majority of opened, in-use makeup products, such as lip gloss, mascara and blending sponges are contaminated with potentially dangerous bacteria such as E.coli and Staphylococci. The research published today in the Journal of Applied Microbiology by researchers at Aston University in the U.K., found that 9 out of 10 products … Read More →
A new study reveals the top location for shopping app engagement. According to a new consumer survey from creative portfolio website Visual Objects, nearly eight in 10 people (79%) who use shopping apps do so when they are at home, instead of on the go or in another store. The apps that see the heaviest … Read More →
Bricks-and-mortar retail may not be dead just yet – online shopping giant Amazon’s £10.7bn purchase of grocery store Whole Foods last week proved that – but new research shows that consumer spending is rapidly shifting from the high-street to the internet. The value of online card payments worldwide grew by 26 per cent during 2015 to reach $2.7 trillion (£2.13 trillion), representing 12 … Read More →
Jewellery brands are expected to capture a bigger share of China’s jewellery sector, particularly in second-, third- and fourth-tier cities, over the coming years, according to a market research published recently. Jewellery brands are developing at a brisk pace and stepping up their expansion through franchisees, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council said in a study … Read More →