You know that lack of sleep is bad for your health. But what do you do to ward off your sleep problems? Do you take prescription drugs? Do you exhaust yourself in the gym? Do you buy a very expensive bedding and rearrange your room so it will look like one at a hotel? While these are really effective ways to promote quality sleep, there is one very important
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Researchers from University of Alabama at Birmingham, Massachusetts General Hospital and Vanderbilt University found that a diet high in carbohydrate may have an acute and detrimental effect on the heart. They found that high levels of carbohydrates affect the heart’s production of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) - a hormone that helps
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Friendships. They are one of the greatest treasures we can ever have in this world. Having good friends makes us happy and feel more valued, and greatly boosts our physical health. But even the most solid friendships are not immune to challenges. Miscommunication and misunderstanding, lack of quality time together, and changes in personal circumstances are a
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A study funded by the Indian government’s Woman Scientist Scheme looked at the effects of ginger compounds on breast cancer stem cells and found that ginger might hold the key to treatments that kill off cancer cells without doing harm to healthy tissues. This amazing benefit was attributed to 6-shogal, a gingerol derivative which is found in dr
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Stress doesn’t just give you wrinkles. It also makes your heart sick. Stress is often called the ‘silent killer’ because in the long-term, it doesn’t really cause obvious symptoms. But over time, it just gets into every part of your body, weakening your cells and exposing you to so many health problems, most of which are life-threaten
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It’s true that a person’s gestures can reveal what’s in his mind. But can it also give a clue towards his personality? The answer could be ‘yes’. In a ground-breaking study, experts from University of Exeter, University of Bristol, Montpellier University and the University of Naples found that an individual’s movement can
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Many young people with severe mental health disorders resort to taking prescription drugs to overcome their illness. But according to a new study, there is a better and safer option that is great at reducing the severity of their symptoms. And that’s no other than exercise. The study involved 38 adults ages 18 to 35 who had experience an episode
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Onion is one of the most commonly used spices because of its ability to enhance flavour of any dish - whether it be a simple stir-fry or a complex sauce-based meal. But apart from its bursting flavour and aroma, did you know that onions boast of amazing health benefits too? Being a haven of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, there are so many reason
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Sleep has long been regarded as one of the most important biological processes that play a role in human development. Without sleep, humans can never survive. During sleep, amazing processes take place particularly in our brain. These include the repair of cells and formation of long-term memories. Scientists call it “memory consolidation”.
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There are many reasons to love blueberry. Apart from strengthening your immune system and promoting cell repair, snacking on blueberries may also protect you from dementia in the future - according to new research. Scientists from the University of Cincinnati say blueberries contain compounds that may strengthen the brain’s defences against Alzheimer&
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