According to a study, having a short nap in the afternoon can be good for our health. The research, done at Asklepieion General Hospital in Greece with 212 individuals showed that the participants who took a siesta (afternoon nap) experienced a reduction in their blood pressure of an average 5 […]
Amazing photos portray two brothers from Turkey born with two differently-coloured eyes because of a rare condition. Mehmet and Kerem Selman, aged 11 and 4, each has one blue and one brown eye because of heterochromia. They have complete heterochromia, that is, their eyes are of two different colours, unlike […]
Although foods can’t keep us 100 percent safe from cancer and there’s no 100 percent effective anti-cancer diet, they do reduce our cancer risk if we eat them regularly. Indeed, there are foods which are rich in potent compounds that possess anti-cancer characteristics. The research into prevention of cancer through […]
If you’ve been reading about essential oils, you may have come across something called thieves oil. In essence, this is a mixture of several essential oils, most often, clove, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary oil. Some of this blend’s claimed benefits are stronger immunity and reduced risk of infections. But, […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension, you may worry that meds will affect you negatively. But, it’s crucial to note that if you manage your blood pressure through a healthy lifestyle, your chances of avoiding, delaying or lowering the need for meds increase. When not treated, […]
Even though you love your partner, you probably have been frustrated too many times if he/she is keeping you up all night because they snore. If you’re a snorer yourself, you probably want to know if this problem can ever go away. Even if you’re not a snorer, you should […]
For thousands of years, people worldwide have been chewing gums in a variety of forms. The original ones were made from tree sap, such as spruce. But, most modern gums are made from synthetic rubber. This soft and rubbery substance is designed for chewing, but not for swallowing. The recipes […]
According to a research done by a team of experts from York University in Canada and published in JAMA Pediatrics, drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy reduced the child’s IQ. The researchers estimated the mothers-to-be fluoride intake on the basis of the level of fluoride in their local supply of water […]
Reishi mushrooms have been proven to be a natural treatment for fibromyalgia pain relief. Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects nearly 10 million people in the United States and nearly 3-6% of the world population. A promising double-blind, randomized human clinical study of ganoderma lucidum, also known as reishi mushroom, has […]
Anticholinergic meds are prescribed for different health problems. This is an umbrella term for several types of meds, from Benadryl to some antipsychotics and meds for Parkinson’s. However, according to a recent study, these meds may elevate the dementia risk in elderly patients. They’re prescribed for the treatment of depression, […]
