Health

Organic skincare: Know it better

Organic skincare comes from organically produced ingredients i.e. free from preservatives, pesticides, bioengineered genes, and fertilisers. Being completely free of synthetic ingredients, organic products are more or less guaranteed to have no short-term or long-term adverse effects on one’s skin. 
18 July 2021, 19:58 PM

Your Ultimate Guide to Sunscreen

The only shield that stands between you and the sun is sunscreen.
14 July 2021, 18:00 PM

When a Loved One Has Dementia

What if someone you love lost the ability to cherish memories?
7 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Healthy Ways to Curb Your Midnight Cravings

Midnight snacks that are healthy and extremely delicious as well.
22 June 2021, 17:20 PM

How do you sleep?

Many people struggle to fall asleep. Once they do, though, they struggle to have enough of it.
11 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Scientists develop device to detect bacteria in minutes, not days

The era of doctors prescribing patients powerful antibiotics while they wait for lab reports could soon be numbered, with a new device returning results within minutes instead of days.
7 May 2019, 07:45 AM

Eating nuts tied to lower heart disease risk for diabetics

People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely, if ever, consume nuts, a US study suggests.
20 February 2019, 06:50 AM

As we age, sexual activity still important for wellbeing

The benefits of a healthy sex life aren’t limited to young adults, according to a UK study that found intimacy and sexual activity are important for older adults’ well-being, too.
31 January 2019, 06:50 AM

Are sugar substitutes healthier than sugar?

On supermarket shelves, restaurant menus and in many homes, there has been an increasing shift towards healthier food options.
17 January 2019, 05:06 AM

Importance of fish for heart health stressed

A new scientific advisory reiterates the American Heart Association's recommendation that eating fish twice a week is good for heart health.
19 May 2018, 05:41 AM

World Hypertension Day 2018: How to prevent, control high blood pressure

May 17 marks World Hypertension Day 2018, which aims to raise awareness of hypertension, which is more commonly known as high blood pressure.
17 May 2018, 05:21 AM

Eating raw veggies could be more beneficial for mental health: Study

New research suggests that if you want to boost your mental health, eating raw fruit and vegetables could be more beneficial than cooked, canned and processed options.
18 April 2018, 11:26 AM

World Sleep Day, March 16: Here's why you should get enough sleep

Friday, March 16, World Sleep Day is a little reminder to us all to try to get some much-needed shut-eye. Here we round up some recent studies which show how important sleep is for good health.
15 March 2018, 04:40 AM

Japan team builds second skin message display

Palmreading could take on a whole new meaning thanks to a new invention from Japan: an ultra-thin display and monitor that can be stuck directly to the body.
20 February 2018, 07:56 AM

Japan best country in Asia for older people to live: Study

Japan is the best country in Asia for older people to live, according to the Global AgeWatch Index report. Japan reports high satisfaction with social connectedness, safety and civic freedom, according to the index which measures the quality of life -- using income security, health, personal capability and enabling environment -- for people aged 60 and older.
16 December 2017, 04:46 AM

Does living near a busy road have an effect on heart health?

A new US study has found that living near a busy road is associated with peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure in those already at high risk for heart disease, adding to the growing body of research that highlights the dangers of traffic-related air pollution.
5 December 2017, 09:28 AM

Study reveals possible factors increasing risk of postpartum depression

New US research reveals some of the factors that could be influencing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD), including giving birth in fall or summer, not having anesthesia, and delivering babies earlier in pregnancy.
24 October 2017, 06:32 AM

New research confirms exercise during pregnancy can be both safe, beneficial

A new Spanish study is encouraging women to exercise during pregnancy, after finding that working out can have clear advantages for both mother and baby.
6 September 2017, 07:22 AM

Is a modern lifestyle giving you aches and pains? 5 expert tips for healthier pain management

A new nationwide survey commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in conjunction with September's Pain Awareness Month has found that millennials' love of technology and fitness is causing many to suffer from aches and pains such as eye strain, neck aches, hand or finger pain, wrist or arm pain, migraines and sports injuries.
2 September 2017, 15:45 PM

Midday Brief | Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Hello readers! Lets look at the major headlines so far on Wednesday August 30, 2017
30 August 2017, 09:42 AM