Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Hair colouring can be a big (bad) business
If you plan on highlighting or bleaching your hair for the first time, ask yourself if you’ve ever done a patch test. If the answer is “no”, you may be at risk of suffering adverse reactions that could leave your […]
Brisk Walks can Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The risk of heart attacks or strokes can be reduced by almost half by going on brisk walks daily, according to a new study published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal. Researchers at Bispebjerg University Hospital conducted […]
Daily Multivitamin May Help Boost Memory
Intake of a vitamin pill on a daily basis may help to boost memory and slow mental decline. According to new studies, taking supplements has a beneficial effect on memory and may work by increasing the efficiency of brain cells. […]
Cabbage And Broccoli Can Cut Cancer Risk
Eating cruciferous veggetable like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage at least once a week can cut the risk of developing various cancers. The research supports earlier findings about the importance of diet in cancer prevention. Previous studies have shown that a […]
Taking genetic test can help epileptics save money
SINGAPORE – A genetic test costing $200 can help epileptics in Singapore save a handsome sum in the long run, especially for the Malays and Chinese. The genotype test, to identify certain genetic patterns, however, does not benefit Indians as […]
Chocolate by Cadbury Just for Those Weight Watchers Among the Fair Sex
Cadbury is on the road to introducing a chocolate bar just for women, especially for those who want to keep a check on weight gain. Marketing analysts have found that the slump in chocolate sales is mainly due to […]
Being Too Clean
The epidemic rise in allergies in recent years has happened because we’re living in sterile homes and overdoing hygiene. This myth was dismantled by a new scientific report from the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH). But far from […]
Keeping fit with baby and workouts for junior
Many women may find it hard to find time to exercise after giving birth as they have their hands full attending to their newborn babies. They may also feel guilty about leaving their infants with someone else in order to […]
Blood Pressure Lowered, Cholesterol Improved By Sesame And Rice Bran Oil
People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions. […]
10 scientific ways to instantly boost your mood
Feeling down in the dumps? Sometimes we don’t have the time to spend a day at the spa or invite friends and family over to de-stress and cheer us up. So we’ve compiled a list of quick tricks to […]
