Glasgow scientists found that only about 7 per cent of British adults regularly cycle to work and just 4 per cent do it every day. But doing so can actually cut the risk of cancer, heart problems or dying early by almost half, their research revealed. The study, which involved 263,450 adults showed that biking even short distances was far more beneficial th
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Avocado is most chefs’ favourite. It’s creamy and delicious, and makes a perfect addition for sushi, tacos, sandwiches, and many others. And health experts are loving it too. Just recently, a study found that eating avocado may help prevent risks associated with heart disease, including obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. A diet that
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Confiding to your closest friends can sure give you relief from your emotional stress. But how about confiding to a group of strangers? While it may seem intimidating at first to be opening to a group of people about your personal issues, psychologists swear by its benefits, especially for people who have mental health problems like anxiety and depression.&n
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New research reported in the journal JAMA Paediatrics found that women who took antidepressant drugs during pregnancy have children who are 81 per cent more likely to develop autism. It also found a link to women who take the drugs before becoming pregnant. In particular, children are 77 per cent higher risk of being born with autism spectrum disorders (ASD
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With the emergence of spring and Easter around the corner, we naturally start thinking of growth, development and new beginnings. The dullness of winter is gone, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, gardens are in bloom and we are filled again with happiness and hope. But what of our New Year Resolutions and ‘start anew’ by improving our
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Many parents would go all the way to keeping their house clean and ensure that their kids don’t get any contact with disease-causing germs and bacteria. Unfortunately, an ultra-clean environment may be bad for children’s health, according to experts. In a landmark book “Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing
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Your gut plays a big role in your health. Growing body of research suggests that our gut is actually our ‘second brain’. Having a healthy gut does not only give us protection from many diseases like diabetes and obesity, it also impacts our mental health. One of the easiest ways to boost your gut health is to eat foods that are high in fibre. He
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A new study published in the journal Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience has found a link between anxiety and negativity bias and the structure in the brain just behind the temples that helps regulate thoughts and emotions. The research suggests that the smaller this structure is, the more likely a person is to suffer from anxiety and negativity bias. For
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Managing your finances can be stressful. The good news is that there are several ways to transform your mindset towards budgeting, taxes, and other finance-related matters. Here are some great mental hacks to manage your finances with little stress: Prioritise your health. Getting ill is very expensive. Before you think about saving, investing, and other i
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Gardening is good for your health, right? It is what books say. But in what ways? Let’s check it out: It has the power the lessen depressive feelings. Ever felt so sad and couldn’t find out why? Try gardening. There’s something really magical about it. Getting your hands into the soil and dirt and watching how a tiny seed grow into a beaut
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