Contrary to what many people believe, intimacy doesn’t come naturally. It is something that is achieved in time, with both partners working hard and doing their part. When it comes to sexual intimacy, does age matter? According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), our brains are not fully matured until we reach the age of 25.
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With the plethora of health information available on and offline, it can be difficult to formulate a nutritious and balanced diet plan. You’ll hear some people saying fats are bad, carbohydrate is something to avoid, or eggs raise cholesterol levels, and so on. So which ones are true and which ones are simply overrated? Here are some of the most comm
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Millions of people take the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac for varying conditions, such as headache, arthritis and back pain. But the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recently updated its guidelines, advising people with heart problems to stop using the drug to avoid serious risks. Whilst diclofenac is an effective treatment for
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The old saying ‘it’s better to give than to receive’ appears to hold true with love. It isn’t just a simple notion but being the one who loves more has been scientifically proven to be more rewarding than being the one who is loved, emotionally and physically. There’s a common advice – don’t ‘fall’ too
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With computers becoming a commonplace, most people consider cursive writing as an obsolete art. Nowadays, many of us rarely write using pen and paper because we can always communicate through emails, chats and text messages. In fact, many young people can’t even write their own name using this kind of penmanship. In the US, there is no requirement for
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Researchers at University of Washington found that a diet high in saturated fats can be dangerous as it robs the brain of an essential chemical that helps fight Alzheimer’s disease. The new study highlights the role of diet and proper nutrition in keeping the brain in its optimal condition. The research involved 20 seniors with normal cognition functi
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Every couple would agree that cooperation is an essential ingredient to the success of a romantic relationship. But how do men and women cooperate? New research suggests that whilst men tend to match their partner’s emotion during mutual cooperation, women do the opposite. Researchers at the University of Arizona, led by Ashley Randall, a post-doctora
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Allergy is a very annoying and debilitating condition that can get you stuck in bed for several days. Worse, it can get you hospitalised! Whilst medications are always available, you don’t always have to reach for one whenever your allergy strikes. A diet enriched with these foods can help you overcome the unbearable allergy symptoms you may experience
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For decades, scientists have thought that sensory information travels only to the brain’s mid-layer where most axons lead. But a new study from Columbia University challenged this view, showing that it travels to two places at once. The researchers used the well-understood sensory system of rat whiskers, which operate like human fingers, allowing the
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Have you ever finished a big slice of chocolate cake and wished you just had a bite? Have you ever felt guilty for ordering fries and burger and wished you just had a vegetable salad? Have you ever felt disappointed after finishing your favourite treat because it didn’t seem to satisfy you? If yes, you must be unconsciously eating. Many people eat whi
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