Category: Education
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 […]
‘Internet addiction comparable to drug addiction’
Addiction to Internet can be dangerous, especially for young people, according to behavioural sciences experts. “There is anecdotal evidence that Internet-addicts function in the same way as those addicted to drugs or alcohol, which results in impairment at all levels […]
Why coffee may be good for your eyes
A coffee a day could help keep eye diseases at bay. That’s according to a joint study out of South Korea and the United States, which concluded that powerful antioxidants found in coffee can play a role in preventing age-related […]
What is jet lag and how can you overcome it?
Long flights across many time zones often leave us feeling fatigued, sleepy, irritable and generally out of sorts. And it’s not just because of poor sleep on the plane and dehydration from the altitude – the feelings persist for several days. […]
Asthma may lead to bone loss
People suffering from asthma may be more prone to bone loss as researchers have now discovered links between asthma and a decrease in bone mineral density. “We know prolonged use of corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma is a risk […]
