Male fertility has significantly fallen in the last 50 years, and scientists blame it to a wide range of factors, including diet, chemical exposure – and even tight underwear. A major study, which involved over 26,000 men in France, reveals that the sperm count and quality have begun to drop since the start of 1990s. It also confirms previous resear
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Engaging in different forms of media – such as watching TV whilst browsing the internet, and talking to someone over the phone might lead to symptoms similar to anxiety and depression – new research reveals. For the first time, scientists have established an association between media multitasking and mental health disorders, particularly anxie
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Many people are sexually active because they find sex to be pleasurable. But aside from making you feel good, sex offers plenty of benefits that extend well beyond the bedroom. This is not just a bluff, it’s true and science can prove it! Here are 12 reasons to stay a little longer under the sheets: 1. Regular sex helps you a
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A report by a leading charity in UK reveals that many primary school pupils who have cancer feel left out when they go back to school after treatment, and one in three of them is bullied for their symptoms, such as hair loss. Josh Hill, 13, from Cheshire was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was just five years old. He has experienced bul
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Your spouse was late again and when you asked why, it takes several minutes for him to answer and he couldn’t look you in the eye. Your co-worker says he is glad to help you on your presentation but he seems disinterested and focused on the computer monitor. Your eighteen-year-old daughter says she’s meeting her classmates for a group study but h
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Good news – The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is now on her twelfth week of pregnancy. Bad news – she has to stay in the hospital for several days due to severe morning sickness. The Duchess was last seen in public on Friday when she visited her alma mater – St Andrew’s, in Pangbourne, Berkshire. The palace said the cou
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Just this year, several reports were written about the declining quality of mental health care in Britain. They include the growing number of people not receiving treatment for their mental disorders, the ‘appalling’ services in NHS hospitals, and the budget cut which made mental health services even less accessible. But the challenge does
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While creams and body lotions can give you a quick-fix to your skin problems, eating the right foods will give you the most benefits. Here are the best foods that will give you a smooth, flawless and young-looking skin! 1. Olive Oil for Silky, Smooth Skin The next time you prepare vegetable salad, swap the mayo with olive oil. This chef’
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Being the primary means of communication and social interaction for ages 13-19, the World Wide Web has also become one of the most common sources of information. Because the online world is accessible and has no restrictions, young people find it easier to get diet and beauty tips by joining forums or chat rooms and reading blogs. Unfortunately, not all webs
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I have heard people say there is nothing worse than a reformed smoker. Really, is that true? Surely goat’s cheese must run a close second. Whether a reformed smoker is a truly terrible thing or not, this morning I am prompted to write about smoking, or rather not smoking. Two things have come to my attention recently regarding smoking. The first was
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