Who doesn’t love barbecues? Most people enjoy the smoky, juicy and meaty flavour of the grilled stuff, not to mention the company of their friends and family. Barbecue parties have been a tradition in many Western countries during summer. We grill almost everything, from steaks to sausages, burger patties, and almost all parts of meat - may it be pork,
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Could prevention of Parkinson’s disease lie in the gut? According to the researchers from University of Iowa, it could be. Their study suggests that cells located in the intestine spark an immune response that protects nerve cells, or neurons, against damage connected with Parkinson’s disease. According to the researchers, intestinal cells ident
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Many young people dream about being a grownup soon because it entails freedom to do pretty much anything they want - enter into relationships, live independently, earn, and so on. Being a grownup is never an easy thing. Living independently has all its ups and downs, and it can be too stressful most of the time. Here are some important life lessons that eve
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Is too much sugar consumption to blame for type 2 diabetes? New research adds to the growing scientific evidence linking too much sugar, particularly fructose, to the prevalence of metabolic disease worldwide. In the present study, scientists uncovered a metabolic process that could upend previous ideas about how the body becomes resistant to insulin
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New research suggests that people in the UK live longer and are healthier than ever before. But they are more anxious, stressed and lonely too, according to a national survey. In the said survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Britons were asked about everything from their health and well-being to personal relationships, perso
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It’s true - your risk of cancer might be predetermined by your genes. But did you know that lifestyle changes can protect you from 40 per cent of cancers? From shedding some pounds to regularly exercising and eating clean, here are some scientifically proven strategies to beat the odds of cancer: Marinate your meat. Love p
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Researchers from Ohio State University have found that anxiety counteracts any benefits of a healthy meal. This means that even though you are following a healthy diet, it’s not a guarantee that you will lose weight if you are always stressed out. So a healthy meal of steamed chicken prepared with sunflower oil is as bad for your heart as deep-fried w
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Cardamom is an herb that is widely used for its medicinal properties. It was originally grown in India, Nepal, and Bhutan, but is now being cultivated in most parts of Asia, particularly in tropical countries. It is regarded as the ‘queen of spice’, and is one of the most expensive, next to saffron and vanilla. Apart from being a good addition to
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They say ‘the more you give, the more you receive’. This is very true. You may think that when you are doing volunteer work, you are the only one who is giving or being generous. But the reality is that you actually receive more. Below are the top reasons why volunteering is something you should do very often: Volunteering boosts your health.
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US researchers say a greater emphasis on immune-based prevention should be placed in the efforts to fight cancer. While cancer rates have steadily declined for more than two decades, they say it still kills more than half a million Americans each year and afflicts many millions more. In the UK, someone is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes, according to
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