They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many people don’t realise it but eating breakfast is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. But it’s not enough that you don’t skip your morning meal. You should also make sure that you are eating healthy. Unfortunately, many people tend to choose the wrong food for breakfast, g
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Everyone knows that fingernails regenerate but no one really knows why. In a new study, NYU School of Medicine researchers investigated the link between nail growth and the regenerative ability of humans. Further research on this area could lead to therapies that might restore lost limbs. Mammals have the remarkable ability to regenerate lost limbs, includi
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Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which there is inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for as long as desired. One in three people in UK are thought to have insomnia at some point in their life. Whilst it is dealt with as a health condition on its own, more often than not, insomnia is not really the problem, but a consequence of a much worrisome mental healt
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Loss of brain synapses is common among people with Alzheimer’s disease, which then leads to memory and cognitive decline. But a new drug developed by Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute researchers was able to reverse this process. The drug, called NitroMemantine, combines two FDA-approved drugs to prevent the destructive processes that come a
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Does eating fruits and vegetable in liquid form healthier than their solid form? Over the past years, the juicing diet has dramatically evolved from being an exclusive trend among the health-conscious into a popular diet fad. Nowadays, many people rely on juicing diet with the hope of shedding excess fats and promoting their health. But is this diet approach
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Scientists at the University College London believed they may have finally discovered why cancer spreads – a groundbreaking finding that could ultimately lead to a new cure for the disease. Cancer is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, which destroyed the lives of over 7.6 million people in 2008. Figures are projected to increase, with an esti
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Appearing in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, a new study identified the sleep mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory and that a popular prescription sleep aid increases the brain’s recollection of and response to negative memories. Researchers at two campuses of the University of California in Riverside and San Diego i
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If you’re a fan of sweets, here’s the good news for you: new research has found that chocolates has even more health advantages than what was previously thought. From boosting your cardiovascular system all the way to regulating your blood glucose levels – chocolates are undeniably one of the best choices to satisfy your sweet tooth! So wh
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Hand washing is one of the easiest, least expensive and most efficient ways to reduce the risk of infection and other bacterial diseases. Unfortunately, a study found that only 5 per cent of people who used the bathroom washed their hands long enough to destroy harmful bacteria. The research, headed by the Michigan State University, also revealed that 33 pe
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You need not go to your therapist’s office for every single issue you encounter in your married life. While some conflicts may require professional intervention, there are problems that you have the power to resolve on your own. By harnessing the ‘therapist’ in you, you are one step closer to a fulfilling married life. Whilst there are di
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