Adding signs to labels of sugary drinks that show how much exercise one needs to do to burn off its calories can be an effective strategy to encourage shoppers to make healthier choices – new research suggests. Public Health England said the study showed simple health messages worked. "What our research found is that when you explain calories in
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Pistachio is a member of the cashew family that has earned a very good reputation in the field of health and fitness. This tasty nut is enriched with many health-benefiting nutrients that are essential for optimum health. Here are 7 ways pistachios benefit your health: Lower Cholesterol Pistachios have been shown in studies to reduce bad cholesterol and i
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As you train your body to get fitter and tougher, you also want to train your mind to make it more resilient. Having a tough mind is essential if you want to succeed in life. Here are 5 great ways to strengthen your mental health: Stop taking things personally. People aren’t always looking at you or talking about you. Just because others mistreat you
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Women who have suffered from heart attack are more prone to depression and anxiety issues than men, according to a new study. The study investigated the impact of gender and cardiovascular disease risk factors on the risk of developing depression and anxiety after an MI. It was presented at the annual meeting of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association (A
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Carbs – this word makes many dieters raise their eyebrows. But contrary to its bad rap, carbohydrates are essential to our health. They serve as a ‘fuel’ that give our body and brain the energy to maintain their functions every single day. Yes, we can’t just live without carbohydrates. But it’s not enough that you consume carbo
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Research from the University of Washington found that early childhood neglect is associated with changes in brain structure. The study, which appeared in the journal Biological Psychiatry, finds that children who spent their early years in these institutions have thinner brain tissue in some areas. The brain areas of reduced cortical mass correspo
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Every day, we are faced with gazillions of stress (yes, it’s just an exaggeration but sometimes that’s how most people feel). From the moment we wake up until the time we go back to bed, we are vulnerable to a host of stressors – from that alarm clock we didn’t hear ringing to the hour-long traffic on our way to work, the missed coffe
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With the alarming health risks associated with sugar, more and more people are looking for natural, healthier ways to satisfy their sweet tooth. And among the most popular options is stevia. This very sweet plant has been the centre of scientific attention lately. Several studies suggest that it can be a great alternative for traditional, deadly table sugar.
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I’ve been working on a project where we have been coaching young people. We have had limited training, only a couple of us are qualified coaches and one of the women asked, “Do I have to know everything to be able to coach my young person?” I was amazed that such a clever woman was wondering this. Then I reme
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In 2003, the German neuropathologist Heiko Braak presented a theory suggesting that the disease begins in the gut and spreads to the brain. The idea has since, despite vocal critics, gained a lot of ground. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden now present the first direct evidence that the disease can actually migrate from the gut to the brain. Research
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