It has been established by scientific research that maternal stress has a significant impact on the child’s brain development. But what about paternal stress? In a ground-breaking research, scientists showed how stress experienced by a male affects his sperm in such a way that it affects his offspring’s response to stress. The study provides i
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Tea is probably one of the most consumed beverages in the world, along with water and coffee. It comes in four major types and in numerous varieties, and one of the most popular is green tea. Tea is a great pair for desserts, sweets and sandwiches. It also tastes great on its own. But more than this, drinking tea comes with a wide range of health benefits
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Cutting on carbs and fats, and adding more protein in your diet is one of the most popular weight loss tips. But you don’t really have to knock off carbs totally from your diet. In fact, it can actually help you reach your health goals. Below are some of the best carbs that help you lose weight and provide your body with some more amazing health
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Only slept for six hours last night? No need to catch up for it today. While the standard recommendation is eight hours of sleep, new research found that 6 is actually enough. The study, carried out by scientists from University of California, Los Angeles, involved examining sleep habits of three groups of hunter-gatherers. Participants wore specialised wat
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For every five-point increase in a person’s body mass index (BMI), there is a 62 per cent added risk of cancer in the uterus, and 25 per cent for kidney cancer – new research revealed. The study, published in the Lancet journal, analysed data involving more than five million people to establish link between obesity and cancer. Other cancers link
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Fish is a great addition to anyone’s diet and experts recommend that we have at least two servings of it each week. Fish and seafood are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, as well as healthy omega-3 fatty acids that benefit our body in so many ways. Today, let’s talk about one of the most popular and loved fish across the world: tuna. &n
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Too much sitting has gotten a bad rap lately. Many studies have linked to a higher risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and other chronic conditions. Now, a new study found that it may not be too bad at all, as long as we have a daily dose of exercise. The latest study, carried out by researchers from University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, looked
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Discouraging the public to binge drink on ‘diet’ beverages by taxing them can help prevent 180,000 Britons each year from becoming obese, according to experts. They say diet drinks increase cravings for sweet, unhealthy food and may trigger type 2 diabetes. Professor MacGregor of Barts and the London and St Georges Hospitals in London, said a su
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When it comes to health foods, celery is one of the least talked about vegetables. But did you know that it is actually one of the healthiest? We often hear about apple, broccoli, lemon, kale and spinach as the best foods for weight loss and disease reduction. But we should not forget about celery too. After reading this article, you are sure to love this su
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Researchers from Oxford University found that the way a patient’s immune system responds to HIV infection could offer clues as to whether they will go on to achieve remission after drug treatment. The breakthrough sheds light to the existence of ’post-treatment control’ - the phenomenon wherein the virus remains undetectable in some patient
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