Weight gain is one of the most common issues confronted by women during the postmenopausal period. It is widely believed that gaining extra pounds comes along with this process. But in a new study, scientists found it isn’t always the case. The US study involved 500 overweight women in their postmenopausal stage with waist sizes greater than 31.
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Paying attention on every bite you take could be the single best way to prevent binge eating of junk foods, a new study found. You just finished working a report that took you five long, agonising hours. It’s time for a break. You’re craving for a piece of chocolate cake, a bag of Oreo cookies, some salty crisps, or a couple of sweets. You took
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Antibiotics are well-regarded when it comes to killing disease-causing microorganisms. But some of these drugs develop resistance against certain types of bacteria, particularly the Staphylococcus aureus. Good thing, scientists found a super weapon that boost the cell’s immunity against this super bug. Guess what – it is vitamin B3! The st
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With healthy sperms... a new life begins! Aside from the number, the quality of sperm is an essential factor that affects the male’s ability to make a baby. In a single ejaculation, over 50 million sperms cells are released but only a couple of hundreds are able to reach the mature egg and fertilise it. While it is true that men produce millions of sp
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Extracts from a plant native to Pakistan, India, Africa and Europe may hold the key towards a potent, less invasive breast cancer treatment. In a new study, experts found that an extract from a common plant in Pakistan, which is usually used in herbal tea, has the ability to fight breast cancer cells without the serious side effects associated with other ca
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Some years ago when I stopped to have a look at my life I found the words, “Are you someone who is very good at looking after everyone else to the almost exclusion of yourself?” Even though I didn’t see myself in this light at all, they somehow stuck in my brain, funny how that happens. The more I thought about it the more I rea
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Knee osteoarthritis is a common illness affecting one out of five older people in UK. This condition is characterised by extreme joint pain on the knee and areas surrounding it, mobility issues, and swollen knees. Until now, there is no specific cure for osteoarthritis and its main cause hasn’t been established yet. There are various medical procedure
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Kissing doesn’t just improve emotional health. It also alleviates stress, strengthens immune resistance to allergens, lowers cholesterol levels, and more. Kissing – it is the most common, most seen expression of love and adoration. For parent and child, kissing is a sign of respect and huge love. For colleagues, a kiss in the cheek is a more spe
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Tooth brushing is the simplest, cheapest and most effective way to take care of our teeth. We’ve all been doing it since childhood so what could be wrong? Being careless about our tooth brushing habit can lead to cavities and gum disease. Here are the top 10 tooth brushing mistakes that a lot of people do over and over again. Check if you also commit
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For most Brits, the best thing to do after a hard day’s work is to collapse on a sofa, grab their iPad or laptop, watch TV, than to lie under the sheets beside their partners. In a study involving 2,700 adults in UK, Weight Watchers found that majority of Brits (51%) struggle to muster energy to have sex with their significant others. If sex is suppos
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