Category: Education
Low levels of chloride might post high risk: study
Sodium in salt is widely acknowledged as a major risk factor for high blood pressure, however, scientists have found that salt’s other constituent chloride might play a role. A study by researchers at the University of Glasgow has revealed that […]
Men more prone to fall ill than women, finds study
A recent study finds that men are more likely to develop illness than women. The research conducted by St. Michael’s Hospital over a period of 10-years found that having a mental illness increases the risk of developing a physical illness […]
Smoking warning works when put on front of cigarette pack
New research indicates that big anti-smoking messages on the front of cigarette packets may help deter youngsters tempted by tobacco. Touching on a subject that has stirred controversy in countries where pro- and anti-tobacco lobbies are fighting over smoking controls, […]
Elderly can keep their minds sharp by playing video game
A new study published in the journal Nature says that a video game can help elderly people fight cognitive decline. The novel game shows the brain is more “plastic,” or versatile, in healthy ageing people than thought, which opens up […]
Pacemaker for slow heart rhythm restores life expectancy to normal level
Research presented at ESC Congress 2013 by Dr Erik O. Udo from the Netherlands reveals that pacemakers implanted for slow heart rhythm restore life expectancy to normal levels. The findings provide a new reference point for the prognosis of modern […]
Scientists reveal science behind living till 100
A mechanism by which Sirt1 protein operates in the brain to bring about a significant delay in aging and an increase in longevity has been discovered by scientists. The researchers found that the median life span of mice in the […]
Wine helps beat depression blues
Several glasses of wine each week may help protect your mental health, says study. Researchers in Spain have found that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol especially wine was linked with a lower risk of depression, Fox News reported. Older men […]
Digestion problems? Eat kiwi
Kiwi fruit can help improve digestion, a new study claims. According to research, the green kiwi fruit has enzyme actinidin, which is not present in any other fruit. This enzyme can deliver enhanced gastric digestion, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “Although somewhat already […]
Eating fish to prevent arthritis
Women who have diets high in omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who skimp on fish, new research suggests. Researchers surveyed Swedish women about their diets and found over the course […]
Raspberries may boost male fertility
Eating fresh raspberries could provide a boost to male fertility, increasing the chances of a man fathering a child, a new study reveals. The study was conducted by researchers at US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory who found […]
