Early detection is a great way to lower the risk of dying from cervical cancer. But even though they are effective, Pap smears and other screening tools available today are way too expensive for women living in developing countries. Fortunately, researchers have developed a new technique to measure the risk of cervical cancer using only a simple vinegar test
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When people talk about counselling, what often comes to their mind is a picture of a person talking to a therapist in a private environment – just the two of them. Whilst individual counselling is the most common form of psychotherapy, group therapy has been existing for decades, helping people deal with various mental health problems, from anxiety dis
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In a study published in the journal Psychological Science, researchers at Duke University have found that the width of the blood vessels located at the back of the eye may predict how many years it may take before the brain develops cognitive problems that may lead to dementia and other mental illnesses. Headed by Idan Shalev, a psychological scientist at D
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Walking is perhaps the easiest form of exercise. But people should never underestimate its benefits, especially the older men. Because according to the study published recently in the American Journal of Health Promotion, the more an older man walks, the better his mental and physical health is likely to be. Researchers at Athabasca University in Canada stu
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Low testosterone is a condition that mostly affects ageing men. It is often misdiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to other conditions. Whilst it is not a major health concern, having low testosterone is a threat to a man’s fertility. Here are 10 surprising facts about low testosterone and how it affects a man’s mood, health and fertility
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Do you wish you can make the ‘aha’ moment happen anytime you want? Whilst the best ideas seem to just pop in our heads during the most unexpected moments, it is possible to create them as frequently as we wish. Creativity is a skill which you can master over time. Here are simple activities that can help spark your imagination and set you into th
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Are we hardwired to seek pleasure and avoid pain? Yes we are. That’s part of our survival instinct. Feelings of discomfort warn us that we are close to danger so our tendency is to ward them off, in the soonest time possible. But there’s a downside in this. We tend to shun all things that give us pain, even if that kind of pain is essential to ou
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In an expert’s viewpoint published in the prestigious journal Lancet, Professor Edwin Gale of the Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK, suggest that using the term ‘type 2 diabetes’ to the complex and varied set of symptoms experienced by people with the condition is called a category error. And when a problem is assigned in the wrong category,
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Stress is part of any relationship. Couples go through different periods of change, hassles and emotional issues that often cause them great distress. However, there are sources of stress that can be addressed and prevented. Knowing all these things and how to overcome them can help couples protect and improve their relationship. Most Common Causes of Stres
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Did you know that back pain is much, much more painful than the pain felt in other parts of the body? That’s because our back is made up of complex muscles that are located too close to the spinal cord, making the sensation of pain more profound. Whilst over-the-counter medications offer a ‘quick fix’ to this condition, most of them do not
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