Suffering a traumatic brain injury from a blow to the head boosted dementia risk by 24 percent in a Danish study group of nearly three million people, researchers said Wednesday. The survey of 36 years’…
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World’s hottest chilli pepper gives man ‘thunderclap’ headaches
Doctors issued a chilli warning Tuesday after an American man who ate the world’s hottest pepper was struck by excruciating “thunderclap” headaches. The 34-year-old man’s symptoms began with dry heaves “immediately after participation in a…
Taxes key in war on ‘lifestyle’ disease: health experts
Global health leaders declared war on lifestyle diseases Thursday, decrying the impact of tobacco, alcohol and soft drinks on the world’s poor, while calling for taxes to curb consumption and finance healthcare. In half-a-dozen studies…
Expert warns toilet paper is unhygienic
An expert has warned that using toilet paper doesn’t actually clean the bum after using the toilet. An expert has warned people to stop using toilet paper. Rose George, author of ‘The Big Necessity: The…
Eating breakfast reduces unhealthy cravings
How breakfast beats cravings University of Missouri-Columbia researchers have found that eating breakfast, particularly meals rich in protein, increases levels of a brain chemical associated with feelings of reward. This may reduce food cravings and overeating…
3 Ways to beat body odour
by Chantelle Bester If just the thought of warmer weather is making you break a sweat, bear these tips in mind to stay fresh… 1. Hygiene is key – wash yourself at least once…
Turmeric tea to detox your liver
by Serisha Singh Used for centuries in Ayurveda, turmeric is a powerful spice. Detox your liver and reap a host of benefits with this recipe for turmeric tea. turmeric-tea-for-health Turmeric is a powerful liver cleansing…
Ugly ducklings: should rubber ducks be banned from the bath?
Scientific curiosity knows no bounds: a group of Swiss and US researchers have delved into “the dark side” of inviting rubber ducks and other flexible plastic toys into our tubs. Any plastic materials dunked in…
6 Fruits with the least amount of sugar
by Melanie Chisnall Love fruit, but want to save on calories without all that extra natural sugar? Stock up on these six (plus five summertime) low-sugar fruits… Healthy fruits with less sugar Last week we…
Your man’s erectile dysfunction can be reversed…naturally
Men suffering from erectile dysfunction can reverse the problem by focusing on lifestyle factors, and not just relying on medication, according to research from the University of Adelaide. “Sexual relations are not only an important part…