Researchers from the UK found that commonly used drugs used to treat varying conditions like bladder problems, depression and insomnia, may actually delay the recovery of patients with brain injury. The study of 52 patients with acquired brain or spinal injury at a neuro-rehabilitation unit showed that the average length of stay was longer in patients with
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Proteins are essential nutrients needed by the body. They are the so called ‘building blocks’ of body tissues and serve as a fuel source. During digestion, proteins are broken down in the stomach to smaller compounds, a process that is crucial for the synthesis of the essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the body. Protein is highly ne
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Chronic inflammation caused by disease or exposure to dangerous chemicals has long been linked to cancer. But on how exactly this process takes place has remained unclear. In a new study however, researchers showed how certain chemical warfare agents used by the immune system to fight off infection can itself create DNA mutations that lead to cancer. Infla
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Social anxiety is a condition that is more common than we think. It’s true – it is normal to worry about an upcoming social activity. But if the discomfort becomes unmanageable, affecting your decisions and behaviour, it becomes more of an issue that needs to be addressed. Millions of people suffer from social anxiety disorder. However, since it
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We often talk about ’putting on an act’. Or ’wearing a mask’ to hide our true selves. We probably do this to protect ourselves. And it can be a good strategy for our own survival. So how can this be reconciled with who we really are? I believe we need to ACT as a different person before we can FEEL like a diff
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We all have this kind of ‘love-and-hate’ relationship with food. We used to blame it for our weight issues and health problems, but then, food is what we always resort to when we are going through something difficult, such as stress or anxiety. The way we think about food and its role on our health is essential for us to establish good eating
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Researchers in China found that people who eat spicy food every day are less likely to die early than those who only spiced things up once or twice a week, or avoided the sensation altogether. A Superfood Chilli has been used for thousands of years as a way to flavour and preserve food. And for the past years, scientific studies have highlighted its medic
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It may look like a tough, unappetizing food on the outside – but dragon fruit offers a soft, juicy and really sweet treat inside. The tiny black seeds also add texture and nutty flavour to the fruit. And aside from its really good flavour, dragon fruit boasts of amazing health benefits that make it a superfood! Stronger Immunity The fruit contains d
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IgE reactions are immediate, after a food has been eaten, with sometimes very serious symptoms including anaphylactic shock, breathing difficulties, histamine release, including swelling and hives. IgG antibody reactions produce delayed symptoms including headaches, bloating, nausea, IBS, sometimes hyperactivity. Histamine release is not a factor. Lo
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Eating a group of specific foods, known as the MIND diet, may slow cognitive decline among aging adults, regardless of their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s according to a new study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. The research shows that older adults who
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