Every one of us suffers from pain at one point or another. Good thing, there are various treatments available today to relieve this debilitating feeling. But research shows that most of the things we believe about pain are false, which makes this condition even more painful. Here are some common myths about pain and pain relief and the truth behind them:
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The human perception of time has always been based on external cues – night and day, morning and afternoon, today and tomorrow. But for the purpose of accuracy, we look at the clock to determine the time. But, is it possible to do certain tasks on time without any external cue? Scientists from the University of Minnesota’s Centre for Mag
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We people worry about many things – bills, business, family, children, health, etc. Worry is a natural emotion that occurs whenever we feel threatened, just like the antibodies produced by our system when a foreign substance enters our body. Worrying makes us more alert and protects us from potential perils. But too much of it can do more harm than goo
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Mindfulness meditation has gained popularity not just among the public but also in the scientific community. Through this, people can eliminate negative thoughts and emotions including anxiety, desire, anger and frustrations, and gain more positive dispositions like forgiveness, empathy and compassion. But science wise – how does mindfulness meditation
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Just one meaty patty, processed cheese, and a spoonful of mayonnaise on a bun, or just a single junk food meal is enough to cause damage to your heart and eventually, lead you to cardiovascular disease, even death – new research found. High-fat diet such as fast foods, baked goods, dips and chips were known to cause atherosclerosis – a conditi
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Sometimes, you don’t have to go out and see your doctor to know if you are in good health or not. You just have to be a little observant about your body. In fact, just by just taking a peek on your feet, you can actually detect health problems ranging from nutritional deficiencies to diabetes. Here are 20 things that your feet might have been telling y
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Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in males, affecting some 40,000 British men per year. In Australia, 3,300 men die every year due to this disease. According to the researchers from the University of Manchester’s Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, knowing which type of prostate cancer a patient has is essential in ensuring that the
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Commercial medical tapes used in hospitals are great in keeping medical devices safely attached to the skin. But they can cause damage such as tissue tearing upon removal. Skin damage due to medical tapes may range from irritation to permanent scarring. Not until the new medical tape is introduced. A team of researchers from the Brigham and Women&r
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86% of Brits admit to engaging in superstitious behaviours such as crossing fingers, bringing along a lucky charm, touching wood, feeling anxious upon breaking a mirror or about the number 13, when it comes to drawing in good luck or avoiding bad luck (British Association for the Advancement of Science, 2003). Research into the concept of luck, however, reve
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Breast cancer is a very common disease that takes away the lives of millions of people in the world every year. In fact, it is the second leading cause of death in women. For the past decades, vast research has been made on breast cancer, with focus on identifying its causes, and how it can be prevented and treated. Here are four newly found facts about b
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