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High-fruit diets can worsen depression

High-fruit diets can worsen depression

The consumption of a diet high in fructose throughout adolescence can worsen depressive and anxiety-like behaviour and alter how the brain responds to stress, the findings showed. “Our results offer new insights into the ways in which diet can alter brain health and may lead to important... read more »

Tips for keeping your heart healthy!

Tips for keeping your heart healthy!

Irengbam Jenny A healthy heart is the way to healthy living, they say. Quite right! But with sedentary lifestyle, munching on junk food, alcohol consumption, smoking, erratic working hours and unwanted stress ultimately leads to a troubled heart, so to say. Here are some tips for a healthy... read more »

Hand dryers ‘worse for germ spread’

Hand dryers ‘worse for germ spread’

High-powered hand dryers may seem ultra-hygienic but spread more germs than paper towels, research has shown. Scientists at the University of Leeds found that airborne germ counts around jet air dryers were 27 times higher than they were in the vicinity of paper towel dispensers. Researchers... read more »

Recipe: Lasagna with meat sauce

Recipe: Lasagna with meat sauce

Ingredients: – 1 lb ground mutton – 3/4 lb bulk pork sausage – 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce – 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste – 2 garlic cloves, minced – 2 teaspoons sugar – 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon pepper... read more »

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Men at equal risk of cervical cancer: study

Men at equal risk of cervical cancer: study

New York – And you thought vaccination against cervical cancer is what only women need to deliberate upon? Wrong. Debunking earlier researches, a new study has found that women are more than... read more »

Smoking affects good night's sleep too

How smokers can stay off ciggies post New Year

Washington – Researchers have suggested that smokers should follow a New Year’s quit with a weekly recommitment to quit that takes advantage... read more »

Diet rich in meat and animal products as bad as smoking

Diet rich in meat and animal products as bad as smoking

Washington – A new study has revealed that smoking, diets rich in animal products, and alcohol have the strongest correlations with cancer incidence... read more »

Bacteria dodging antibiotics? Not any more

Bacteria dodging antibiotics? Not any more

London – Not many know that there are few stubborn bacteria that become dormant when exposed to antibiotics, only to awaken later to begin their dreadful... read more »

Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study

Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study

New York – This is something men would always find themselves turned on – causal hook-ups. For women, however, one-night stands aren’t that... read more »

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WHO advocates salt reduction to prevent heart disease

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The secret to a long life? 80% of men could avoid a heart attack ...

  Not smoking, taking exercise and drinking in moderation key to reducing risk Healthy diet and having a waist measuring below 37 inches also crucial Giving up each individual bad habit lowers... read more »