The number of people with dementia worldwide will nearly triple from 47 million today to 132 million in 2050, a report said Tuesday. Dementia is an umbrella term for degenerative diseases of the brain characterised…
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Aspirin reduces bowel cancer risk in obese patients: study
Being overweight more than doubles the risk of bowel cancer in people with a certain gene disorder, but a regular dose of aspirin can reverse the trend, a study found. The international study, published in…
3 Ways to spice up a boring exercise routine
Doing the same exercise routine over and over is boring. Read on to find out how to spice up a workout regime and get the results you want. Spice up that exercise routine As your…
New step toward making painkillers from yeast
A team of US scientists said Thursday they have taken an important step toward engineering painkillers from yeast, a process that has raised both hope and concern worldwide. The report in the US journal Science…
The perfect weight-loss pantry: Why you need balsamic vinegar and olive oil
‘The Perfect Pantry’ is a series dedicated to teaching you what you should have in your kitchen at all times if you want to eat healthily and lose weight. Balsamic vinegar and olive oil I’ve…
More evidence that fried food raises heart attack risk
People who eat lots of fried food and sugary drinks have a 56 percent higher risk of heart disease compared to those who eat healthier, according to US researchers. The findings in Circulation, a journal…
How to trick yourself into exercising
Finding the time to exercise is a challenge, especially if you don’t enjoy it. Fortunately, you can trick yourself into making exercise a habit. Trick yourself into exercising Consistent exercisers have made exercise a habit…
Our2Cents Ep. 44: Health and exercise tips you could try
The idea of working out six days a week or leaving your pasta behind for salads instead is hardly ever exciting to most people. That being said, there are different (and sometimes fun) things that…
The Best Foods to Cleanse Your Colon
Maintaining digestive health is mandatory if perfect health is what you are going for in this life just like the other body systems.There is a strong link between proper nutrition and a healthy digestive system…
What we didn’t know about penis anatomy
Diane Kelly, a comparative biologist that studies anatomy, shares that there are basic facts about the human body that we’re still learning. During her talk at TEDMED, Kelly delved into how a mammalian penile erection…