An affair is one of the most devastating events for any couple. Frequently, it ends the relationship or at least leads to the ‘wounded partner’ losing trust and becoming emotionally withdrawn. When an affair comes to light, it can be extremely painful for both parties. But the paradox is that an affair can potentially lead to the changes a coupl
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Drinking one to three glasses of champagne per week may help combat the effects of ageing in memory and could delay the development of degenerative brain disorders, scientists at the University of Reading found. What’s in a glass of champagne? According to the researchers, champagne has high levels of phenolics as compared to white wine. These active
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Adults who have bullied others when they were just teenagers have a higher likelihood of engaging in criminal behaviour later in life – suggests a new study which is the largest and longest of its kind. The research, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, examined whether bullying is a risk factor for continued adverse behaviour in adult
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The bond that ties the mother and child together is often said to be impenetrable – as if there’s an invisible umbilical cord that connects them to each other. Unfortunately, many people struggle hard to keep a good relationship with their mums. The good news is, no matter how strained such relationship is, it can be improved. Problemati
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According to the World Health Organisation, 347 million people have diabetes, and more than 80 per cent of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. In the UK, over 3 million have diabetes whilst nearly 7 million have pre-diabetes – a condition wherein the blood sugar level is higher than normal. When ignored, this can trigger the de
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Want to lower your blood pressure? Sit in the sun. According to new research, just 20 minutes of sun exposure can cut high blood pressure, and prevent stroke and heart attack. Researchers at Edinburgh University monitored the blood pressure of 24 volunteers who sat under tanning lamps for 2 sessions of 20 minutes each. During the first session, the volunt
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What if you can grow old without your hair turning gray? In a study published in The FASEB Journal, a team of researchers from Bradford University have discovered a way to reverse the onset of gray hair. Soon, hair dyeing using chemical pigments will just be a thing of the past. What’s more, the same procedure can be used to reverse the effects of viti
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Stress – it’s something we all want to get away from. But the fact remains that stress is part of life. You see it everywhere, from your messy room to your supercilious boss, on your bank account, and almost everywhere you look at. But too much stress can be overwhelming. When ignored, it can put a toll on your health and make you vulnerable to a
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What they say is probably true – music heals our soul. Listening to music is a very relaxing experience. It has a very special ability to move us, stir our emotions, and make us feel comfortable and at peace. But for people with dementia, tuning in to their favourite songs does more than relax their mind. Both anecdotal and clinical evidences would say
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Too often, prescription medications that are already out in the market and approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are later withdrawn due to their serious side effects. Other issues that consumers encounter are the presence of counterfeit products, medications with “black box” warnings, and over-prescription.
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