Under Eye Circles: What Could be the Cause?
If you suffer from dark circles under your eyes and topical treatment has failed, poor nutrition may be the culprit. There are nutritional factors such as vitamin deficiencies, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and even food allergies that may result in the formation of these dark circles. When determining what…
Sexual activity for those with Heart disease – here are the guidelines …
If you have stable cardiovascular disease, it is more than likely that you can safely engage in sexual activity, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement. The statement, published online in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, contains recommendations by experts from various fields, including heart…
Religious people have higher social self-esteem and better psychological adjustment – according to a study
As in other studies, the researchers found that more religious people had higher social self-esteem and where psychologically better adjusted. But they suspected that the reason for this was that religious people are better in living up to their societal values in religious societies, which in turn should…
Seeing appetizing food stimulates hunger; now we know why!
The mere sight of delicious food stimulates the appetite. Researches have shown that such images generate the feeling…
Sleep deprivation may lead to obesity; scientists explain why!
A specific brain region that contributes to a person’s appetite sensation is more activated after one night of…
Death of loved one can actually cause heart attack– study confirms.
A person's risk of suffering a heart attack increases by approximately 21 times in the first 24 hours…
why is alcohol additive? Because drinking releases brain endorphins …
Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure…
Having a buddy helps stick to your resolutions, new study shows.
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits but while you…
Couples in long-term partnerships may pick up each other’s unhealthy habits
For better or for worse, in sickness and in health – there’s a long line of research that…
Peer pressure is driving “Sexting” in teens
Both young men and women experience peer pressure to share sexual images via the new phenomenon of ‘sexting’,…