Stomach bacteria may protect against obesity
Your stomach bacteria may be behind your lean figure! A gut bacteria responsible for most stomach ulcers may also help prevent obesity, a new study claims. The germ Helicobacter pylori is the cause of most stomach ulcers, but new research suggests that treating the bacteria is linked to weight... read more »
Why cancer risk increases with age
A new study has suggested that the accumulation of age-associated changes in a biochemical process that helps control genes may be responsible for some of the increased risk of cancer seen in older people. Researchers suspect that DNA methylation, or the binding of chemical tags, called methyl... read more »
Bicycling your way to happiness
Which mode of transportation makes you happier – Metro, bus or auto? Forget those this weekend and try riding a bicycle to gain maximum happiness on the way. Investigating how emotions like happiness, pain, stress, sadness and fatigue vary during travel and by travel mode, researchers have... read more »
In your 60s? Connect on social media to stay fit
Social media is not all that bad, especially if you are in your 60s as you can connect with your family and friends for positive interactions and stay healthy. Having regular interactions and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to new... read more »
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