We all know that smoking creates substantial damage to the lungs. But did you know it also rots the brain? A study of more than 8,000 researchers at King’s College London found that older people who smoke are more likely to experience mental decline and develop memory problems. The researchers, who investigated the relationship between the risk of s
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Having a healthy heart is one key to a long and healthy life. While cardiovascular disease remains to be one of the leading causes of death in the world, it doesn’t mean to say you have to accept it as your fate. Here are simple lifestyle tweaks that can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease: 1. Three, two, one –
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Research shows that one in five men will experience some degree of baldness once they reach the age of 70. While there are expensive treatments available, none seem to provide an ultimate cure for hair loss. But according to a group of scientists, the long wait will soon be over. What causes baldness? Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicin
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When we’re in pain or distress, our first course of action is to see a health professional. We don’t mind waiting for an hour or so just to get that small piece of paper that contains the magic bullet for our illness. We don’t worry much about what’s in the medicine the doctor will prescribe. We simply trust what our doctor says. B
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You’re eating the same amount of foods and you’re exercising on a regular basis. Nothing has changed, you only grew older. But as the years go by, you notice that losing weight gets tougher and tougher. Well, you may not be aware of it but the changes that come along with ageing make losing weight more difficult. One of these changes is slow m
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What can be done to improve health care for all patients? We think that the introduction of Complementary Therapies into the NHS as a service for patients could improve the level of care, offering everything from professional counselling, reflexology, acupuncture and even hypnotherapy. It would increase the available work force of practitioners, nurses and
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People with attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are undergoing medication are less likely to commit a crime, Swedish researchers found. Attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder is a common disorder that affects many children in western countries. Symptoms include impulsive behaviours and the inability to focus attention.
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The theory of evolution tells us that the organisms with complex structures and functions descended from simple organisms. It goes through a slow but sure course of development to meet and survive environmental changes. But the process doesn’t end there. New research suggests that humans are still in the process of evolving. However, this time, instead
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You’ve probably heard that certain foods are good for the heart, stomach, and many other parts of the body. “Are there foods for the brain too?” You may ask. Of course there are. In fact, there are plenty of them. From enhancing brain function to generating new brain cells, some foods worth a big space on your plate! Foods for Your Memor
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Not every day is a good day. Pressure at work, relationship issues and personal conflicts can all take a toll on your health overtime. But with the right mind-set, you can manage to stay happy amidst all the stresses of life! 1. Dress up. A study published in Studia Psychologica suggests that people with higher self-esteem spend more time gett
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