People whose diets are mainly comprised of sugary and fatty junk food are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study revealed that people who follow a western diet have a higher average risk than most other nationalities of developing the degenerative brain disorder, and have done for years. Accordin
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A large-scale international study involving 200,000 people worldwide has found that people with psychosis tend to have low levels of physical activity compared to those who don’t have the mental illness. The study, led by the researchers from King’s College London and the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust, also provides
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High blood pressure is a common factor in heart disease. According to the NHS, one in four people in UK suffer from high blood pressure. While sometimes, its symptoms (such as nausea and headache) are noticeable, too often, they are not. If your blood pressure is always high, it puts a strain on your vital organs, particularly your heart, liver and ki
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Whether you are preparing for a university exam or a tough presentation at work, scientists suggest one simple trick to make sure you easily remember what you’ve studied - get enough sleep. The new findings, published in the Psychological Science journal, found that getting sleep between study sessions not only helps you recall what you studied but als
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Women who take a common form of HRT are nearly three times as likely to get breast cancer, according to new research. The study, led by scientists at Institute of Cancer Research in London, suggests that the risks of taking the pills have been underestimated for year and are actually 60 per cent higher than thought. 39,000 British women were in
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Hard work and determination aren’t enough to be successful in life. Another huge factor that plays a big role towards not just success but happiness is positive attitude. You may not realise this but your attitude defines how you see the world, how you deal with others, and how you handle every situation in life. But don’t despair if you think y
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There’s a reason why many people spare money on expensive body treatments like massage. Apart from alleviating stress, there are numerous health benefits associated with massage. Let’s learn more about them today. Massage for Lower Anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems today. While feeling worried from tim
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The idea that higher realms exist is generally accepted worldwide, with churches, synagogues and temples taking over the ’official’ role of intermediary. Sadly, centuries of religious dogma have deterred ordinary folks from exploring psychic phenomena, by labelling such actions as heresy, witchcraft, devil worship and so on. Barriers to God The
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Do you always feel irritated, stressed and upset? Look around you. Your environment might be to blame. Our living space does have a huge impact on our mood. If your house is always messy and disorganised, you are likely to be faced with negative emotions too. So here are some home improvement ideas that you can try to boost your mood: Go for happy colour.
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New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal provides evidence for the neural basis of a mind-body connection. Said findings are important as they shed new light on how stress, depression and other mental states can alter organ function, and show that there is a real anatomical basis for psychosomatic illness.
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