How do we know which topic will trend on Twitter and will have more ‘likes’ on Facebook? For the first time, scientists have identified the regions in the brain that are responsible for sharing of ideas. These findings have great implications – they could lead to better health campaigns, more persuasive advertisements, and more efficient wa
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Gone are the days when humans worry about how to overcome predators in the forest. Nowadays, the concern has dramatically shifted from self-preservation to self-growth. That is – how to make life more worth living. In a study involving over 10,000 people in 48 countries, psychologists at University of Illinois and University of Virginia found that peop
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Gardening is becoming a common hobby among many people, including busy professionals. It’s no longer a ‘task’ that only grandma enjoys, but a rewarding and healthy activity for all ages. Not only does having a garden improve your surroundings or bring fresh produce in your kitchen, it also gives you a sense of peace, calmness and relaxation
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A growing body of research suggests that adapting a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercising, staying slim, and eating healthy, is the best way to prevent dementia. In addition to these, it can also be helpful if we are going to keep our brain active by reading books, solving puzzles, or writing letters, a new study suggests. Dementia is a major modern
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Is your anxiety making you ill? If yes, you may want to schedule a daily workout. New research reveals that physical activity reorganises the brain to make it more resilient to stress. It also boosts the areas that prevent anxiety from interfering with other brain functions. The impact of exercise on the brain, particularly on the hippocampus – the re
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Most of us probably have a thousand good memories about being in love. But why is it that experiencing a single breakup could make us fear love for years? If you attended a party wherein more than ten people were warm and kind to you but one has given you an awful remark, how could that person make you feel bad for the rest of the night and the succeeding da
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Almost every one of us has experienced lower back pain at one time or another. Often, the pain goes away on its own. But sometimes, treatment is necessary. The lower back is an intricate structure consisting of muscles, tendons and other soft tissues, highly sensitive nerves and nerve roots, small and complex joints, and spinal discs that are interconnecte
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Women who are at risk of breast cancer may consider taking iodine supplementation, regardless if they are genetically predisposed to the disease, suggests a growing body of research. In a study published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences, researchers tackled the protective effects of iodine on breast cancer. Whilst the molecular mechanisms re
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Experts all agree – exercising, having a balanced diet, drinking moderately and not smoking can reduce death rates from stroke and heart attack. But much more lives can be saved if people will also sleep for at least 7 hours each night. That’s according to a large study conducted by European researchers. A group of Netherland researchers followe
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For those of you whose day is incomplete without a cup of coffee, this article is for you. In recent years, scientists have studied the health benefits of coffee and the results have been so amazing! Coffee isn’t just warm and energising. It is also packed with essential nutrients that improve mood and lower your risk of certain diseases! The history
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