It is a fact of life that we eat to relinquish hunger. But health wise, we should also eat to stay healthy. If you want to cut your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and other life-threatening diseases, make sure what you are eating is something your body will benefit from. Here are some of the foods that nutritionists wouldn&
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Researchers from the Queens University in Belfast have finally discovered the missing piece in the concept of unexplained infertility, which will give fresh hope for couples wanting to build their own families. Unexplained infertility – a major concern There are a wide range of treatments available for couples having fertility issues. But if the ca
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Scientific resources tell us that a person is in a vegetative state when he no longer responds to external stimuli. But Mr Scott Routley is a proof that this is not always the case. Four weeks of being in coma (profound state of unconsciousness) is considered a persistent vegetative state. At this point, the patient no longer communicates and is unable to
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Don’t get it wrong. Your body needs sodium to keep the muscles functioning properly and to stay hydrated. It is also required in transmitting signals from and to the brain. It’s true that sodium is an essential compound you need on a daily basis, but as they say – too much of anything isn’t good. The recommended daily intake of sal
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Have you ever thought of walking naked on the street, punching your in-law on the face, or setting your neighbour’s home on fire? All of us have experienced random thoughts and impulses that we don’t really like nor dare to do in real life. We all have dark thoughts and surprisingly, they arrive when we least expect them. Isn’t it weird? Wh
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The idea of a “workplace” often involves sitting in a desk for eight hours straight, tied to the computer screen with one hand holding the telephone, and the other one busy navigating the computer mouse. Sounds familiar right? If you’ve been in the corporate world for any period of time, chances are you have insufficient time to do your wor
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United Kingdom – More and more people are being forced to quit their jobs and carry on with the benefits they get from their insurance companies, a new report reveals. And guess what the common reason is – stress from work! The Silent Killer Stress is a major risk factor for a wide range of diseases, ranging from back pain to heart disease, o
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Until today, there’s been no cure in sight for colds and flu. While popping pills can provide you with a temporary relief, it can put a toll on your health too. The good thing is there are safer and more effective ways to recover from winter sneezes. Here they are: 1. More fluids please. Hydration is an essential aspect of the treatment
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Mice with broken body clocks tend to store more fat at the time when they should be sleeping even if they consumed fewer calories, researchers from University of Pennsylvania found. Our circadian rhythm closely works with our metabolism to ensure that cells function properly and remain healthy. The circadian rhythm, also known as the body clock, governs f
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We all want to grow up, not grow old. But ageing is an inevitable process that no one, even the richest person in the world, can escape from. But growing old doesn’t have to make you feel stressful, anxious, or depressed! By investing in your health, you can live a long, happy and healthy life. Here are the most common myths about ageing. It’s
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