Many people, especially those who are trying to lose weight, despise carbs. Some think that it is an enemy that prevents fat loss. Other think that consuming carbs may also increase their risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. But health experts agree that carbs are not really the culprit. Actually, our body needs it. Carbohydrates are
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How do you know that your relationship with the person you love is healthy? When do you say it’s time to walk away and move on? What makes healthy relationships healthy? Here are the top signs: You both share equal status and responsibilities. Couples in healthy relationships respect each other and take their own share of responsibilitie
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When asked how they are, most people would say they are ‘fine’. But only one in five actually means it, according to new research. It found that 59% of adults expect someone to lie to them about how they’re feeling. The research, conducted by Mental Health Foundation (MHF), suggests that the average adult will tell other people that
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Pancreatic cancer is among the types of cancer that have very little chance of being cured with chemotherapy. And now, a new study by University of Liverpool sheds light on the reason why. Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death. This is why it is very important to gain a deeper understanding of its molecular mechanisms and why
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We all experience headache from time to time. But if it’s something that you deal with almost all the time, you shouldn’t just ignore it. There could be something wrong. But apart from the possibility of being a symptom of an underlying disease, frequent headaches could also be a product of our daily unhealthy habits. Skipping Meals If you like
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Loss of bladder control, also called ‘incontinence’, is a common and embarrassing problem. It’s characterised by the frequent need to pass urine. The urge to urinate is so sudden and strong that the person may not be able to get to the toilet on time. It also involves leaking urine when laughing or sneezing. Many people think that inconti
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Alcohol abuse is a growing concern in the UK. According to the latest report, excessive drinking will cause 7,100 cancer deaths a year by 2035, and this will also cause the NHS £53 billion in next decade. The analysis was conducted by researchers from Sheffield University and Cancer Research UK. Alcohol consumption is widely linked to just liver can
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You know that increasing your fibre intake may actually help stabilise your blood sugar levels, which in turn lower your risk of diabetes. But did you know that consuming foods that are rich in probiotics also have the same effect? That’s according to the study carried out by researchers in Canada. For the study, the researchers tracked 80 people who
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MOTIVATION. It’s a big word. Generally defined as the general desire or willingness of someone to do something, motivation has long been at the core of scholarly discussions. Many books and articles have been published about it. Why? Because motivation serves as fuel of the mind and body. It’s that powerful force that drives our actions and lead
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New research found that the virus that causes coughs may be utilised to destroy cancer cells as well as the hepatitis virus, and therefore, could advance the fight against primary liver cancer. According to the scientists from the University of Leeds, Reovirus was successful in treating both liver cancer cells grown in the laboratory and those taken directl
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