Serious about losing weight this year and becoming fitter than ever? You need not go the extra mile of counting your calories. According to new research, physical activity is the most effective tool in fighting obesity as it blunts the effects of a major obesity gene by 75 per cent. The study, conducted by McMaster University, found that just one ho
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It’s the second week of 2016. You probably have a good deal of New Year’s resolutions: the positive changes you want to make happen and you are excited to push through those no matter how hard they may seem. Things might seem easy in the first few weeks, but as the months pass by and new challenges and events take place, you might face the proble
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How the brain process creative thinking is something that fascinated neuroscientists over the past decades. And a number of studies have shown that certain parts of the neural circuit operates across various domains of creativity. But according to new research, creativity cannot be fully explained in terms of activation and deactivation of fixed netwo
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For decades, doctors and health experts relied on the body mass index (BMI) in measuring obesity, which looks at the person’s weight relative to his or her height. Now, scientists from West Virginia University developed a more accurate measurement of obesity which considers four aspects: body surface, trunk circumference, height and waist.
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This 2016, one of your main goals should be to take care of yourself more. As we go back to the reality - hectic lifestyle and work - it is too easy to neglect our own physical and emotional needs. You probably have made weight loss one of your New Year’s resolutions. But apart from this, there are some more things you should start prioritising this ye
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Most of our New Year’s resolutions are focused on improving our physical health. That is - losing weight, getting more active, and quitting cigarettes or alcohol. But like our physical health, our mental health is equally important. Without a strong and resilient mind, it can be hard to deal with daily stress and challenges, stay focus, and be happy. N
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Holiday gift-giving can be fun, but stressful too. Think about the traffic jam, the endless lines in stores, the possibility of overspending, and the hassle of thinking about what to give to your loved ones. But it doesn’t have to be that way each year. You can make this coming holiday gift-giving a more satisfying and fulfilling experience. And we&rsq
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Want to enhance your brain’s ability to self-repair, as well as your memory and learning ability? Make exercise part of your regular routine. According to a new study, physical activity improves neurons’ ability to change with experience, which results to significant brain health benefits. The new findings, according to the researchers, co
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It’s almost year-end and everyone’s making a promise to themselves to burn calories next year. In addition to regular workout, you may want to eat some more fish as well. According to a new study, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids promote calorie-burning by turning fat cells into healthy ones. The conversion of fat cells into good ones sta
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Stress is a major health culprit. Not only does it give you acne, eye bags and dull skin, it also weakens your immune system and exposes you to a variety of diseases. But the danger of stress doesn’t end there. According to new research, feeling stressed out increases elderly people’s risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. Such cond
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