Category: Education
Too much TV tied to premature death
Study found adults who watch three or more hours of TV per day may double their risk of early death compared to those who watch less. Similar amounts of time spent sitting while driving or using a computer did not […]
Donate blood to keep your heart healthy
Old cells are less flexible and become stuck in the spleen and liver, where they are engulfed by white blood cells. If you are a shift worker, donating blood could be an easy way to reduce the risk of heart […]
Milk inspired drink may help lose weight: Study
While milk’s nutritional values are well known, little research has been conducted into the detailed structure of milk and how its fats interact with the digestive system until now.“By unlocking the detailed structure of milk, we have the potential to […]
Poor nutrition linked to chronic diseases
Research has shown that poor nutrition—including a lack of fruit, vegetables and whole grains—is associated with the development of multiple chronic diseases over time. The results of the study, which looked at health, diet and lifestyle data of more than […]
Malaria actually makes you ‘delicious’ to mosquitoes!
Malaria is a condition that is almost synonymous with the monsoons, but apart from the fact that you should try to prevent contracting the disease, once infected you become more ‘delicious’ to mosquitoes. According to a new study that aimed […]
Sleeping less? Your brain will age faster, study finds
SINGAPORE: The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, according to a study released on Tuesday (July 1) by the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore. The findings were based on a 10-year-long study of 66 older Chinese adults […]
Sunlight may help to reduce high blood pressure
According to a new study Sunlight may help to reduce high blood pressure. Researchers found exposure to sunlight alters the level of nitric oxide in the skin, dilating blood vessels and thus easing hypertension. “Small amounts of NO [nitric oxide] […]
High blood pressure tied to impaired colour vision
Japanese men with higher blood pressure were more likely to have impaired color vision, a new study has found. Researchers said that for now, it’s not clear what explains the findings. According to Dr. Saadia Rashid, damage to certain parts […]
Curry spices lower hypertension in rats: Indian research
NEW DELHI: Indian medical researchers say they have successfully tested a blend of curry spices that lower blood pressure in lab rats, raising hopes for a natural and affordable drug to treat the chronic disease. S. Thanikachalam, a cardiology expert […]
Pineapple found to be five times more effective than cough syrup
Rather than waiting a case of the sniffles out or reaching for over-the-counter cough syrup, consider fighting a cold with something that’s likely already in the kitchen: pineapple. According to studies, the tropical fruit, along with other ingredients, has been […]
