Category: Education
Israel, the promised land for vegans
Israelis are flocking to veganism, to the point where even the army now has options for vegan soldiers and vegan militants woo converts by comparing meat eating to an animals’ “Holocaust.” Four percent of Israelis define themselves as vegans, it’s […]
Gardening benefits elderly people to live longer
Researchers suggest that Gardening and working around the house can grant people over the age of 60 to have a longer life. The study report elder people find it harder to exercise regularly so gentle activities such as home repairs […]
Study: Viagra could be good for your heart
The study found that the main ingredient in Viagra can be used as an effective, safe treatment for several patients with heart disease. A daily dose of anti-impotency drug Viagra which improves blood flow could provide a “safe” treatment for […]
8 Science-backed ways to find happiness
Are you happy? Many people struggle to answer that question. Everyone’s ultimate goal is to be happy, and they usually search for that elusive happiness in their own way. Some dig around for gold, believing that riches will plant a […]
Are some people immune to Ebola?
Experts say Ebola might be quietly inoculating a significant portion of the population—people who are exposed to the virus but never succumb to it or show symptoms of infection. If those individuals have acquired an immunity to Ebola, the strategies […]
Fatty foods may harm men more than women
Women who love fatty foods can take solace from a study that suggests gorging on high-fat meals may make men more vulnerable to diseases than women. Male and female brains respond in remarkably different ways to high-fat meals, the findings […]
It actually helps to shut up once in a while
The next time you say ‘Shh!’ to someone you may be doing them a world of good. Being quiet seems to be the new stress buster, with several trends popping up across the globe, all revolving around silence. For one, […]
Sleep ‘cleans’ the brain of toxins
Study shows brain cells shrink during sleep to open up gaps between neurons, allow fluid to wash brain clean. radio A research study in United States has shown that the brain uses sleep to wash away the waste toxins built […]
Southeast Asia’s health app explosion
Millions of Southeast Asians today lack access to affordable, quality healthcare. As connected devices become increasingly ubiquitous in the region, however, many companies and NGOs are developing innovative eHealth apps to address the problem. Southeast Asia’s healthcare systems today face […]
Stem cells from human embryos prove safe, improve vision: Study
The longest-running trial of stem cells derived from a human embryo found that the cells caused patients none of the problems scientists feared, such as forming tumours, and reversed partial blindness in about half the eyes receiving transplants, researchers reported […]
