Brief morning exercise helps ease blood pressure throughout the day
A half-hour of morning exercise can help control blood pressure in overweight and obese people for the entire day, a new study finds. And for women in
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Mediterranean diet may cut stroke risk for women, but not men
The Mediterranean diet may do more than help you reach and maintain a healthy weight — new research suggests that women who follow it also
Could allergies be causing your sinusitis?
In Latin “sinus” means “curve” or “fold”. In medicine the word mostly refers to the four pairs of hollow cavities around our nose and eyes that are
Do these three stretches to relieve those office chair pains
There are some exercises that you just can’t get enough of. Three such examples: wall slides, thoracic rotations, and single-leg hip raises. Unusual names, yes. But while
Education no match for Alzheimer’s
There are plenty of good reasons to seek a higher education, but avoiding Alzheimer’s disease probably isn’t one of them, new research suggests. The study found that
Could a little dagga actually raise men’s fertility?
Forget the mellow slacker image – pot smoking might actually make men more potent. Men who’ve smoked marijuana appear to have significantly higher sperm concentrations than those
New implant to calm an overactive bladder
An overactive bladder is a common urinary condition which causes a sudden urge to urinate. It may be difficult to control the urge, and this
Detect skin cancer early — here’s how
Early detection is critical for most cancers and will increase your chance of survival. Skin cancer is no different, and during the summer months we should be
Someday, a pig’s heart might save a child’s life
The supply of donor organs for infants needing a heart transplant is critically low, but researchers have taken a first step toward using pig hearts to fill
Vitamin B12 and anaemia – what you should know
We know by now that iron deficiency in the body is the most common cause of anaemia in children and adults alike. But there is another nutrient
Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month
Being healthy is not just about eating a healthy meal every now and again and hitting the gym once a month. Being healthy means following
Here’s how to increase early detection of childhood cancer
Cancer is debilitating and traumatic, and even more so in young children. Unfortunately, this is the reality in many families. Monday 4 February is World
Can you really use vitamin B-12 shots for weight loss?
Every once in a while you hear about a weight-loss trend that makes you wonder if you’re seriously missing out. B-12 shots for weight loss is one of them.
Want to live longer? Just sit a bit less each day
Take a stand for a longer life. Researchers say even a few extra minutes off the couch each day can add years to your lifespan. “If