A new study says that the number of children, in the age bracket of 13 to 16 years, who need glasses has doubled over the last decade. This is primarily due to the increase in the time they spent in front of the screen. Experts recommend parents to get the eyesight of their children checked …
A New Research work looked at the role that vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids played in decreasing death risk due to cardiovascular disease. This ongoing VITAL research work that comprises of 26,000 male and female participants found that taking omega-3 fish oil supplement could substantially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It also found …
From reduced blood pressure and better cardiovascular health to the prevention of colon cancer, nuts provide a variety of benefits. More and more studies are diving into the advantageous nature of nut consumption. The weight loss benefits of nuts may come off as surprise to many because nuts are filled with calories. Despite this, studies …
For decades now, bread has maintained its status as a staple food that people of all classes consume. There are many varieties of bread, which also comes in many shapes and sizes. Bread is made from dough that is a blend of water and flour. Some varieties of bread include sour bread, soda bread, and …
In 2015, a University of Michigan study found that extreme poverty causes age-related diseases earlier in life. It also found that financial strain increases mortality risk. Later that year, another research which the Social Science & Medicine journal published, concluded similar conclusions. It said that the poor age faster because of hormonal imbalance. An older …
Among the 26% of people who didn’t plan on summer travelling this year as per a Bankrate study, several may have planned a staycation at a nearby beach. While travel is great for your health, hitting the beach is too. It’s more than just taking pictures with a breathtaking background. Wondering how a day at …
The World Health Organization recommends older adults to spend 150 mins doing moderate intensity aerobic exercise. If they lack in the mobility department, they should go for balance exercises on at least three days. Those of them who have health conditions keeping them from physical activity should do as much of it as they can. …
Hunger started off as being a good trait, one that encouraged people to spend time cooking and eating food together. With the progress of time though, the need to satiate it has become more urgent such that when not fulfilled hunger can control and birth many negative emotions. Hunger makes people less generous, less charitable, …
A 1995 JAMA study concluded that daily SPF 17 sunscreen application doesn’t have a significant effect on vitamin D levels. However, a recent report that The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association published suggested that sunscreen use could lead to vitamin D deficiency. Then another research work that the British Journal of Dermatology released earlier …
The National Sleep Foundation reported in 2014 that 45% of Americans said that they didn’t sleep well enough. They added that at least once in the past seven days their daily activities had been negatively influenced by lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation has many detrimental impacts on health ranging from focus disturbances to cardiovascular disease. …