Hardly anyone doubts the power of prayer and almost everyone has a turnaround tale - maybe personal, or of someone else's - that credits the ‘miracle’ to a prayer. Now while science and spirituality may not always see eye to …
Scientists have shed light on how stress at work affects the heart, says a study. The results, published in the 'Scandinavian Journal of Public Health', link this situation to dyslipidemia, a disorder that alters the levels of …
A stressful job can change the way body handles fat, resulting in raised cholesterol levels and even a heart disease, almost fatal for anyone. According to Spanish researchers, stressful situations affect how the body metabolises …
A new study suggests that different types of laughter – joyful, mocking and tickling – make the brain react in different ways. A laugh may signal mockery, humour, and joy or simply be a response to tickling, but each kind of …
If there was any doubt about the benefits of sharing your home with a pet, here is something to mull over -- scientists claim that the presence of a pet greatly reduces the risk of heart disease. According to a report in …
The identification of a key protein responsible for reducing the number of new brain cells can offer a fresh avenue for treating depression, a new study has found. Research at King's College London has revealed how stress …
A new study suggests that dark chocolate can help in anger management! Researchers claim that the polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and the sense of contentment! Polyphenols are found naturally in plants and are a …
Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says. Published in PLOS ONE, new research from Carnegie Mellon University provides the …
May 5 is World Laughter Day.
As dawn breaks, a group of men and women standing in a circle in a neighbouring park twirl their arms in the air, waddle like penguins and start laughing. They are part of an increasing number of …
Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says. Published in PLOS ONE, new research from Carnegie Mellon University provides the …
When Prince William and Kate Middleton glowed in their wedding pictures, another element was noticed as much as their happy smiles – the alarmingly growing bald patch on the ecstatic groom’s head. Royalty aside, the prince is …
From that 3pm trip to the snack machine to those evenings curled up on the sofa with your favourite treat, we all know the major culprits when it comes to gaining weight. However, the reasons why you’re struggling to keep off …
Prolonged cough and breathlessness should not be taken lightly, as it can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say experts. Over half a million people die every year due to such respiratory issues. ‘We need to build …
The best way to keep gum disease at bay is good oral hygiene. In most cases it can be reversed by practising proper plaque control. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Floss once or twice a day preferably after dinner. …
