Health

Most days, we do things that aren’t particularly good for us while actively avoiding others that are – shunning a post-work run in favour of a pint, for example. Such is life. But if you can establish a few beneficial daily behaviours, and gradually forge them into non-negotiable habits, you will have a considerable head start over most people when …

Studies have shown that love can do miraculous things to the body. Butterflies in the stomach and elevated mood are just some of the things that happen to the brain and the body when you fall in love. Yes, it feels amazing, and Kesha’s upbeat ode to grown-up crushes authorizes an important and very real emotional experience that is all …

Have a glass of warm milk. No, a cup of herbal tea. Eat carbs, but only the right carbs. Have fats, but not too much. Have a filling meal. No, not that filling. Eat early, but not too early or you’ll get hungry again later. Ask the internet for advice on how to eat for a good night’s sleep and …

Take note of the name: ReHMGB1. A new study pinpoints this protein as being able to spread the wear and tear that comes with time as it quietly travels through the bloodstream. This adds significantly to our understanding of aging. Short for reduced high mobility group box 1, ReHMGB1 triggers senescence in cells, permanently disabling them. It doesn’t just do …

Summary: Researchers have developed CAPPSID, a novel cancer therapy that teams bacteria and viruses to infiltrate and destroy tumors. The system hides an oncolytic virus inside Salmonella typhimurium, which naturally migrates into tumors, shielding the virus from immune detection. Once inside, the bacteria release the virus directly into cancer cells, where it replicates and spreads throughout the tumor. Built-in safeguards …

Millions of people use it worldwide but an increasing number are now coming forward to talk about the disturbing side effects of Accutane. Commonly prescribed for acne, the medication works by significantly reducing oil (sebum) production in the skin, preventing clogged pores, and decreasing inflammation and bacteria associated with breakouts.  Dry skin, lips and eyes, as well as nosebleeds are listed …

Share on PinterestWhat makes ‘superagers’ special? Image credit: Tlotliso Mapana/Stocksy Research is ongoing about what components contribute to healthier brains as people age. Recent research identified some unique brain features of ‘superagers,’ people at least 80 years old who perform cognitively similarly to people decades younger. The research also identified that superagers tended to be more sociable than their peers. …

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Proper nutrition before and after you work out can make a big difference in how you feel, perform and recover. But with so much conflicting advice online, I spoke to JM Nutrition’s Alexander Leritz and Lumen registered dietitian Brea Lofton to find out what mistakes men typically make around eating and exercise, how male and female needs differ, and what …