It is a common belief that men are less prone to psychological trauma than women. But a new study suggests otherwise, revealing that the effects of divorce may be particularly harder on men. The study, which was published in the Journal of Men’s Health, found that divorced men have higher rates of substance abuse, depression, lack of social support, an
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Worrying is not pure evil. In fact, it is our brain’s natural response against potential threats, helping us prepare in advanced. But too much worrying can take a huge toll on our health and well-being. Chronic worrying, which normally leads to anxiety issues, has been shown to increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), poor immunity a
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A study review published in the British Medical Journal, which involved hundreds of clinical trials on nearly 340,000 patients, revealed that exercise can be as good as medicines in addressing health problems, such as heart disease. Scientists at London School of Economics, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute at Harvard Medical School and Stanford Univers
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If you’re depressed and all, the last thing you probably want to do is go to the gym and work out. But a large body of research suggests that physical activities can actually help ease symptoms of depression, and regular workouts could prevent the onset of this debilitating mental illness. Your Brain on Exercise Because of the overwhelming studies th
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Women who had to cope with stressful events such as bereavement and divorce are more likely to suffer from dementia later in life, reports a new study published in the British Medical Journal. The researchers say stress hormones may be the culprit as they trigger harmful alterations in the brain. Stress hormones affect vital functions in the body such as b
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If you’re like most people, the first thing that probably comes to your mind after hearing the word ‘pumpkin’ is Halloween. But pumpkin isn’t just for Halloween. This versatile squash doesn’t only make a good addition to breads, pies, risottos and other delicious treats – it also comes with a number of healthy perks that w
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Cancer is one of the most fearsome diseases. According to the charity Cancer UK, one in three people in UK will be diagnosed of this deadly disease at some point in their lifetime, based on the current incidence rates. Furthermore, the rate of cancer in the country is projected to increase by 6 per cent from 2012 to 2030. Whilst some cancers develop due to
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Millions of people worldwide take prescription medications daily to keep their blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, and prevent heart failure. But researchers are giving more credence to a holistic approach which includes proper diet, in reducing the risk of heart disease. In a study conducted by University of Michigan researchers, diet was found
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Are you a phubber? If you tend to snub others in social settings in favour of your mobile phone, then you must be one. But phubbing is more than irritating. Research shows it also has a negative impact on one’s health and well-being. The following are the ways in which excessive use of mobile phones could harm your health: It impairs your se
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When psychopaths think about other people’s suffering, areas in their brain necessary for empathy and concern fail to activate and connect to other regions, such as those involved in affective processing and decision-making. Instead, they showed increase activation in the ventral striatum – the area known to be involved in feelings of pleasure.
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