Category: Education
Older women who exercise outdoors more likely to exercise longer
Older women who engaged in outdoor exercises are more likely to stick to it and have better mood, a study finds. The three-month study concludes that outdoor exercise should be recommended to older women to help them stay active. “Being […]
People under stress more likely to abandon dieting
Those who suffer from stress are less likely to carry on with their diet because immediate reward trumps long-term goals, a study in Switzerland suggests. Research using brain scan found that participants under stress had circuits in the brain linked […]
More people are dying in England from cancer compared to other countries
England is seeing a poor survival rate of people diagnosed with cancer compared to other countries with similar health systems, a study found. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, compared survival figures with that of other 5 […]
Adding spice to your diet increases life span
A study from China has shown that people who consume spicy food – especially fresh chili – are more likely to live longer than those who don’t, though they caution not to draw premature conclusion about the findings. The study, […]
Male caregivers less likely to seek out support
Male caregivers are less likely than their female counterparts to seek support, a new study has found. The study was conducted by Dr. Nan Greenwood of Kingston University and St George’s at the University of London. It can be harder […]
You can prevent gestational diabetes
Preventing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is easier than you think, a new research has found. The study comprised of 293 women who were at risk of GDM because of obesity. They were divided into two groups: control group and intervention […]
Bullies more confident and healthier than we think
A new study has found that bullies tend to enjoy better status, higher self-esteem and less predisposition to depression. This contradicts previous studies. “Humans tend to try to establish a rank hierarchy. When you’re in high school, it’s a very […]
5 types of prostate cancer discovered
5 types of prostate cancer have been found. Scientists also have found those types which are likely to recur. Until now, there has been no reliable way to know which patients have the more aggressive cancers requiring the most urgent […]
3 Vital Nutrients to Combat High Blood Pressure
Heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, and strokes are possibly some of the most dangerous conditions caused by high blood pressure. With the alarming increase in diagnoses of these conditions, knowing what your body needs to regulate blood pressure may save your […]
The dark side of social media: when Facebook does more harm than good
Social networking websites such as Facebook can do more harm than good. Practised wrongly, it can cause depression and anxiety, a new study found. This may not be good news for the 71% of adults who use Facebook and the […]
