Head injuries could leave victims prone to early death even several years after. Furthermore, those with history of psychiatric disorders before the injury are most at risk of dying prematurely – a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm looked at 40 years of data on more than two mil
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A new study provides additional evidence to the health risks of sitting too much. The report, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggests that women who spent more time sitting and resting are at risk of dying young. For the study, researchers analysed 92,234 postmenopausal women who were between 50 and 79 who spent an average of ni
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Have troubles falling asleep? You are not alone. Millions of people out there experience the same. Lack of sleep is among the major health concerns nowadays as people crunch time for work, family, and other personal responsibilities. And if you’re like most sleep-deprived individuals, you probably have tried or have thought about taking prescription or
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Diet, fitness level and weight are the most common factors that affect an individual’s risk of diabetes. But according to new research, where people live may just be as important. In this study, scientists found that a walk-friendly, densely-populated neighbourhood may actually help reduce people’s risk of developing diabetes. Meanwhile, the more
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A lot of people think that if they switch to diet drinks than the regular sweetened ones, they can manage their weight better. But according to a new study, heavy people who have a diet drink habit tend to consume more calories from food. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health have found that overweight people who opt
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Whilst some couples fight through serious arguments (often shouting at each other and being aggressive), others show their resentment and bitterness by not saying anything at all. Sometimes it’s one person who stops talking. Sometimes it is both. However, few couples realise that silence does have lethal consequences to their relationship. And sometime
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Heart disease remains to be the number one killer in the world. Each year, 161,000 people die of cardiovascular diseases in the UK, costing the government around £19 billion to spend for premature death, lost productivity, hospital treatment and prescriptions. Heart disease, like many other serious illnesses, is preventable. However, thousands of
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Lifting weights, or doing press-ups and similar resistance exercises may cut women’s risk of diabetes, new research shows. It is a well-known fact that regular exercise may help cut the risk of diabetes. But what specific types of workout could be more beneficial than the others? In a study involving nearly 100,000 US nurses over a period of eight
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College life can be difficult as it is enjoyable. There can be a lot of excitement, and at the same time, pressure, demands and distractions. These problems often make students unable to concentrate, which leads to stress, and poor performance in school. In a new study, US researchers designed a mindfulness training programme for undergraduate students
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If you think the benefits of stretching are only limited to helping you prepare for a workout session or sport activity, think again. Heavily utilised in Pilates and yoga, stretching offers numerous health benefits – from improving your blood circulation to easing low back pain, reducing stress and increasing flexibility. Major Benefits of Stretch
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