Being one of the most popular forms of complementary medicine, massage therapy has a very long history in cultures around the world. In the modern society, people use it for different health purposes, no wonder why there are more than 200 types of massage techniques practised today. Why get a massage? Why not? Numerous studies have been conducted to determ
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Many patients with Parkinson’s disease who are treated with drugs that increase their dopamine levels are developing new creative talents, such as painting, writing, and sculpting – a new report reveals. The study began when Prof Rivka Inzelberg of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine noticed that instead of the usual holiday
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You were talking to a stranger then suddenly, a weird feeling overwhelms you. You know you haven’t met that person before but it feels like you already had the same conversation with him at the same place. Scenes were exactly the same as if you are watching a movie replay. Then after a few seconds, you revived your senses. And as you think deeper into
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With the popularity of food chains, and the growing need to prepare meals faster and cheaper, millions of people have become ‘hooked’ into buying fast food and takeaways. Delicious, convenient and inexpensive as they may seem, fast food is probably the reason behind the surge in the number of children suffering from asthma and allergy in Br
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It’s three o’clock in the morning. Yet, you’re wide awake. Staring at the ceiling – stressed and exhausted. You already feel drowsy but for reasons you can’t find, you still find yourself awake. You’re getting anxious. Your boss asked you to take charge of an important meeting early today. What if you fall asleep and wake
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A new study identified the genetic differences between thigh and belly fat cells. Does knowing the differences matter?Speaking of health, yes it does – the researcher said. A team of scientists from Florida Hospital – Sanford-Burnham Translational Research Institute investigated the genetic differences between belly and thigh fats. Their finding
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After finishing a large cup of ice cream, you found yourself pigging on a large bag of chocolate cookies. Oh – cookies are best paired with fizzy drinks! Before telling yourself it’s enough, you headed to the refrigerator for some luscious Jaffa cakes. OMG! There’s a little guilt inside you but you just can’t resist your craving. What
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Social isolation is a growing concern in Britain, affecting majority of the elderly population. In an attempt to determine the extent of the problem and the best solutions for it, the Department of Health will be introducing a national measure for loneliness. Social Isolation and its Cost Many studies have shown how social isolation can endanger our physi
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We all have busy lives and are constantly having to juggle between work, family, daily chores, leisure time and all of the other things in our lives. Often trying to fit in new things is difficult even when we know they are good for us. We know that we should be eating less, eating more healthily and doing more exercise. But wholesale change can be tough. S
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Take all the time you need to heal emotionally. Moving on doesn’t take a day. It takes a lot of little steps to be able to break free of your broken self – Anonymous Painful experiences are a part of life. When it comes to grief, sadness and loss, we all have a unique story to share. Perhaps, you might agree that one of the most tormenting
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