Your grandmother is not wrong when she says that you should only occasionally eat out and eat more homemade meals. Eating in is better because homemade food is more nutritious and comprises of less calories. It is also safer as it is more hygienic. You have more control on ingredients too which means there are …

A study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes journal recently said that pet ownership can improve heart health. This study further said pooch parents attained the greatest benefits in this regard. Harvard Health Publishing outlines this as well. It says that dogs have a calming effect, they lower stress, blood pressure …

Aphasia is a disorder that affects communication skills. It impairs one’s ability to speak, write, and comprehend language. Not only are verbal communication skills impaired but written skills are impaired as well. Common causes of aphasia include stroke and head injuries. This communication disorder typically comes on all of a sudden. However, if the cause …

The benefits of exercise are widely acknowledged. However, not many are aware of the downsides of overexertion. A new study has found that too much exercise can negatively affect the brain. It can limit the brain’s ability to make decisions. Researchers said that this type of fatigue is like the one which impacts the neural …

The benefits of sleep have not been explored less in any way. Unfortunately, many people miss out on the amount of zzz they are supposed to catch. Experts suggest sleeping no less or more than 7 to 9 hours a day. Unfortunately, workload and home chores often leave people with fewer hours of rest than …

The BMJ journal recently published a report that discussed how sugary beverages, specifically soda, are linked to higher cancer risk. Another study, that the Circulation journal published, found that sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular mortality. Numerous researchers have shed light on the harmful effects of excess intake of sugary drinks. Not only do such …

Food addiction is a real though a relatively new type of addition. It is similar to other unhealthy eating habits and disorders ranging from binge eating disorder to bulimia and more. The term ‘food addiction’ has been coined because of the way it triggers the same areas in the brain that drug addiction does. When …

High Blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke which are both in the list of the leading causes of death. Unfortunately, about 75 million adults in the United States have hypertension. An optimal blood pressure is that which is lower than 120/80 mm Hg. The measurement of your blood pressure …

Optimism has been time and again linked to better health. A Journal of Aging Research paper reported that optimistic behavior could lower the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Another study published recently in the National Academy of Sciences journal found that optimism can increase your lifespan. Now a new research work adds more evidence to the …

The link between nature and stress is not unexplored. A recent study, that the Frontiers in Psychology journal published, found that nature helped take down stress markers. Apart from green spaces, blue ones are also mental health boosters. A UK-based study found that living near the coastline makes you healthier as well as happier. Clearly, …