We all grow old – that’s a fact of life. But the question is – why? New research by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has uncovered the biological clock embedded in the human genome that could explain why humans age. This groundbreaking finding also sheds light into how ageing can be delayed. This is the first study to iden
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Bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, and is the third most common cancer in both men and women, according to Cancer Research UK. Around two-thirds of bowel cancer develops in the colon whilst the remaining third develops in the rectum. This life-threatening disease can be treated using a combination of surgery, chemoth
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No matter how great your life is, you still are prone to disappointment. All of us are. It is a natural emotion that occurs when we don’t get what we want, what we expect, or what we hope for. Some disappointments are too small to create lasting effect, such as the restaurant’s “best seller” not really tasting good. But some disappoin
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Many women complain that men are often tuned-out emotionally, whilst most men complain that women are too emotional. What could be the reason? Scientists have known for a while that men and women have slight differences in brain structure and neuronal wiring. For instance, in 2001, Harvard researchers found that certain parts of the brain were differently
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Want to clear your mind? Have a good night sleep. According to a new study, our brain undergoes a ‘cleaning process’ whilst we sleep, where it literally clears away the toxins responsible for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. The purpose of sleep has been a subject of scientific and philosophical scrutiny since the time
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It is a known fact that migraine is a debilitating condition that often affects the sufferer’s quality of life. Now, a new study suggests it could also make people vulnerable to depression and suicidal thoughts. Published in the journal Depression Research and Treatment, the new study revealed that younger people with migraine are 30 times more likely
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What do you do when you’re bored? If you’re like most people, you turn on your computer (or get your mobile phone) to browse your Facebook newsfeed or follow friends and popular people on Twitter. As ‘social beings’, it is normal for us to find comfort, entertainment, and certain feelings of gladness when interacting with our social
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What you put on your body has a huge impact on your health. It is not enough that you choose nutritious produce; you should also make sure you are preparing them in a way that the nutrients they contain are not eliminated or greatly reduced. The following are among the unhealthy ways of preparing some of the world’s superfoods. Check if you are guilt
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Are you always contended of the outcome of your work? Or do you feel that you are not doing well enough? Most often, our personal standards are manifestations of our deepest beliefs, values, and ideals. But sometimes, they are a result of something else, like the unrealistically high expectations other people require from us. Are you a perfectionist? Perfe
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Back pain is a widespread condition that affects around 80 per cent of people in Britain, especially the elderly. According to the British Pain Society, businesses lose an estimated 4.9 million days to employee absenteeism through work-related back pain. Whether you are already struggling with back pain or trying to avoid it, here are the dos and don
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