Category: Education
Poor oral health can lead to big health issues
While we are focused on doing regular health checks, most of us are guilty of ignoring our dental health. And, that, health experts insist isn’t good. Dental health deserves as much, if not more importance, as it could lead to […]
Energy drinks trigger bad for the heart, blood pressure
A clinical trial led by researchers from University of the Pacific and David Grant Medical Center adds to the evidence that energy drinks may be bad for your heart. “Our findings suggest certain energy drinks may increase the risk of […]
Blood test could predict second stroke
A common blood test may be used to predict the likelihood of a second stroke. Researchers found a link between high levels of a protein found in the blood (C Reactive Proteins) with increased risk of recurring ischemic stroke. Ischemic […]
Stress causes cancer to spread – study
Australian researchers have established a link between high levels of stress and the spread of cancer, in a study that could affect the way doctors treat the disease. The researchers, from Melbourne’s Monash University, established that the psychological effects of […]
Depression not just a mental disorder
A team of researchers prove that depression is linked with oxidative stress, and affects not just the mind, but the whole body. An international team of researchers lead by the University of Granada (UGR) has scientifically proven, for the first […]
Why we should drink more water
Drinking eight glasses of water is an old advice. A new study shows that the advice has merit. The study found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water reduced their total daily calorie intake as well […]
Seniors should socialize to get better sleep
Researchers from the University of Missouri find that older adults who have trouble sleeping, could benefit from participating in social activities, in particular attending religious events. “Social connectedness is a key component for health and well-being for older adults,” said […]
‘Shocking’ method uses electricity to boost memory
Delivering weak electrical shocks to the brain boosted the memory of lab mice in Rome. A word of warning, don’t try this at home (yet). Researchers at the Catholic University Medical School in Rome significantly boosted the memory and mental […]
Marijuana harms ability to recognize emotions
A study published in PLOS ONE suggests that marijuana harms the brains ability to recognize facial expressions and emotions. Lucy Troup, assistant professor of psychology at Colorado State University, recruited 70 participants who are legally using marijuana. Results show that […]
Snoring can affect kids’ health
Children who snore or have breathing problems while they sleep may have trouble concentrating in school, says a study from Sahlgrenska Academy. Periodic snoring in children is not unusual. But, when snoring becomes persistent and the child experiences sleep apnea, […]
