Category: Education
Strawberries may reduce heart disease risk
Researchers say strawberries can enhance diets designed to reduce heart disease risk. According to health experts, strawberries have higher levels of vitamin C, fiber and potassium than most fruits. A study found that adding strawberries to a cholesterol-lowering diet help […]
Dietary supplements may give you cancer
ISLAMABAD: A leading study has warned that millions of people who take dietary supplements to boost their health may be doing themselves more harm than good. Scientists have claimed taking pills and capsules, like folic acid, vitamin D and calcium, […]
Drinking water in empty stomach can be beneficial for body
According to a new report drinking water in empty stomach in the morning can be beneficial for the body. A few simple steps can go a long way in taking care of health, and one easy way of ensuring it […]
Materialistic people more likely to be miserable: study
It is difficult to satisfy materialistic people who constantly want more even when they have the latest gadgets and newest cars. It has long been believed that materialistic people are less happy, and a recent study from Baylor University, published […]
Can too much exercise be a bad thing?
One tries different workout methods to look fit but too much exercise can lead to damage too, says an expert. Whilst diet is almost always carefully planned out, or at least thought of, many fail to realise the impact training […]
‘Wine healthier than beer a myth’
Most people wrongly believe wine is healthier than beer, a study has revealed. A survey of 1,000 adults for the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) revealed that two-thirds thought drinking wine was the most healthy, compared with just 13% for […]
Are your contacts safe?
These novelty lenses come in trendy colours and can make your irises look larger. Doctors say they are safe, provided you wear and treat them as you would regular ones. Contrary to popular belief, the size of the lens does […]
What’s your phobia?
Phobias come in many forms, and while it may revolve around something totally innocuous, it can severely affect the behaviour of a person. Often, the object arousing morbid fear can be something as unobtrusive as a mirror that reflects one’s […]
Moms, fast from fish for healthier babies
Potential mothers need to fast from fish for many years to avoid passing on certain harmful chemicals to their offsprings, an alarming study indicates. Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids that benefit children’s health, but the […]
Ginseng may prevent influenza
You took it to enhance your sexual performance. Now a promising research indicates that popular herbal medicine ginseng can treat and prevent against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that infects the lungs and breathing passages. In the study, Sang-Moo […]
