Category: Education
Foods that worsen depression
People should not regularly eat three specific types of food to help prevent this from happening. These foods are: Refined Grains: Pasta, white rice and bagels are all foods that have been identified as inflammatory and have been linked to […]
Short men are likely to live longer
Short men will live longer than taller people because they are more likely to carry a gene that protects them from the effects of ageing, scientists have revealed. The so-called “longevity gene” FOXO3 has been proven to enhance lifespan in […]
How to know if left arm pain is heart related
Pain in the left arm can be due to many causes, ranging from a pulled muscle to a massive heart attack. While it is not always possible to determine whether left arm pain is due to an insignificant cause or […]
Grapes cut down knee pain
Suffering from knee pain? Adding grapes to your diet can help you lessen that excruciating knee pain. Daily grape consumption may help alleviate pain associated with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee and improve joint flexibility and overall mobility, a research […]
Two apples a day may keep strokes away
When it comes to strokes, the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” might be half true. A new review of 20 studies suggests that eating 200 grams of fruit a day — the equivalent of two […]
Looking at tears under a microscope reveals a shocking fact
One day Rose-Lynn Fisher wondered if her tears of grief would look different compared to her tears of joy, so she began to explore them up close under a microscope. She studied 100 different tears and found that basal tears […]
10 Healthy reasons to enjoy real butter
Butter has gotten a bad rap for many years, starting in the last century with the rise of margarine, which we now recognize as a deadly trans fat. More recently, butter has been shunned in favor of olive oil and […]
Anxious mums likely to have smaller babies
SINGAPORE – Singaporean women who feel stressed, depressed or anxious while pregnant may give birth to children who are more easily distracted and have poorer memory, according to the preliminary findings of a landmark study. The mental distress may even […]
Vitamin D reduces cancer death
Having higher levels of vitamin D increases survival rates in patients with cancer, according to a Chinese study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Vitamin D is naturally produced by the body after sunlight exposure or intake […]
Bloated? 6 Foods to avoid
Bloating can be caused by a variety of factors like health issues, genetics, or medications; but it can also be caused by the foods we eat. Although we may be eating a healthy diet, some foods like broccoli and milk […]
