Chronic inflammation is known to contribute to the development and progression of several diseases. And many health experts agree that losing weight may actually help in reducing inflammation. But it is more effective if we couple it with an increase in vitamin D intake, according to new research. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre studied the in
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“Familiarity breeds contempt”, so goes a popular saying. This expression is said to apply in long-standing relationships and marriages. They say that after the honeymoon period, things often start to change. Such overfamiliarity withers the relationship. But, is it actually familiarity that causes disappointment? We might blame familiarity as
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Parkinson’s disease is among the most prevalent mental health disorders that still give a big question mark to scientists, as it is still unclear why some people develop the disease. But new research from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital may have unlocked the key to a better understanding of the disease. Their findings show that the dis
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Maintaining a healthy relationship with our partners can seem like a dance routine – we need to be careful not to tread on each other’s’ toes too often as it may result in either one of us deciding never to dance with each other again, or each of us deciding to dance with everybody else but each other. (Or possibly worse: we dance together
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Like many others, perhaps you were bullied at school. It may have had little or no effect on you, but for many, bullying can lead to long-term problems, such as anxiety and depression. A recent report published in the British Medical Journal examined the possible link between being bullied in adolescence and later depression. In the conclusion,
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Researchers from Monash University have found physical differences in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others’ feelings, compared to those who respond more rationally, according to new research. The study, led by Robert Eres from the University’s School of Psychological Sciences, highlight the correlations between grey matter dens
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Meditation is no new science. It has been practised for centuries, but it was just recently that experts carried out scientific investigations to determine and validate its health benefits. In years, research has been pointing out the wonderful things meditation do to our body. From alleviating stress to lowering our blood pressure and reducing our risk of c
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It’s true. Eating a lot of sugar can actually have a negative effect on your mental health. Even on your emotions too. In what way? Keep reading. It trumps your mood. A 2008 research published in the Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews found that eating sugary food affects mood by starting a cycle of binge eating, dopamine spikes, and physical a
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Confidence. It is something we need on a daily basis. It is something we need to start the day right, end it right, and prepare for another one. We need it to reach our goals, face the challenges ahead, and be successful in life. There are a lot of ways to build confidence. And one of the most helpful is to go beyond our comfort zone. When you push yourself
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High fructose syrup has been dinged by health experts and nutritionists for the past years. But according to researchers, even table sugar can have real health hazards. For instance, people who are fond of all-natural sodas sweetened with pure cane sugar are still doing themselves harm, just as if the sodas had been loaded with high-fructose corn syrup inst
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