Health & Fitness
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UK banks insurance mis-selling bill rises again
British banks paid out more to compensate customers mis-sold loan insurance in January than the month before, reversing a declining trend and pointing to a higher final bill than banks have so far allowed for. The Financial Services Authority (FSA)...
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Sturdy US job gains offer bright sign for economy
US employers stepped up hiring in February, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low, suggesting the economy is gaining traction despite the blow from higher taxes and deepgovernment spending cuts. Non-farm payrolls surged 236,000 jobs last...
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Injection hope for cancer sufferers
Injecting drugs straight into the abdomen can extend the lives of some women with ovarian cancer, research has shown. Administering chemotherapy in this way increased survival by an extra three years on average – but only in women with a specific...
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The recent rise of breakfast cereal
There has recently been some local interest from readers regarding how healthy breakfast cereal is and what the benefits of eating it are. The rise of breakfast cereal, which is a relatively new addition to our diet, is almost on a par with junk...
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Fight or flight in caring
Stress has its origin in fight or flight. The hormones involved in making the body ready to fight are used to gear up for action. Even if there is refusal to acknowledge stress, eventually the body will begin to show unmistakable signs which can be...
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Put a spring in your step
Twice a year, a celestial phenomenon known as the equinox occurs, whereby the Earth’s axis aligns so that our North and South poles lie equidistant from the sun. Just a few short weeks from now, at the end of March, the next equinox will usher in a...
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Inspired or lost in the technology matrix?
We live surrounded by an increasingly complex matrix of impulses (transmitted via TV, media and the internet) that allow strangers of all sorts to interfere in our mental, emotional and spiritual development. Understanding this intricate network and...
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Mother’s drinking tied to infant deaths
About one in six sudden infant deaths may be linked to heavy alcohol use by their mothers during or soon after pregnancy, according to an Australian study. Researchers writing in Paediatrics found that those deaths may result from babies being...
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Challenge for a smile
Global consumer goods company Unilever and local cancer foundation Puttinu Cares have teamed up to host the ‘Challenge for a Smile’ charity event on April 21. The event is aimed to raise funds for young cancer patients and their families. Money...
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Caesareans raise allergies risk
Caesarean birth greatly increases a baby’s chances of developing allergies, a study has found. Infants delivered by C-section are five times more likely than those born naturally to become allergic to common triggers such as dust mites and pets,...
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Bullying victims scarred for life
Children who were bullied and those who were bullies themselves are both at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years later, according to a US study. Researchers had known that bullying can take a psychological toll on both...
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Weight-loss drug may cause organ damage
A major alert has been raised concerning the world’s most popular weight-loss drug after it was discovered to cause serious organ damage. A researcher from the University of Rhode Island in the US has discovered that Orlistat interferes with the...
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Secrets that ageing parents keep from their adult children
Everyone has their secrets and it is natural to keep some information to oneself. Even your elderly parents may keep secrets from you; these are not lies but a matter of withholding information. Often, ageing parents keep secrets from their...
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Vital ingredients for your programmes
The 2013 fitness industry boom is well under way. By the end of February, most fitness clubs will have signed up more new members this month alone than they did over the previous three or four combined. According to statistics, however, many of the...
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Steroid shots for tennis elbow may hurt, not help – study
Getting a cortisone injection won’t help tennis elbow any more than a drug-free saline shot – and it may actually slow recovery, according to an Australian study. Researchers writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a...
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Bursting with vitamins
Organic tomatoes really are healthier than their conventionally grown counterparts, new research suggests. Despite being smaller, they are packed with higher amounts of vitamin C and compounds that may combat chronic diseases, the findings show. The...
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Addicted to avocado
Avocado addicts are likely to have a healthier diet and slimmer waistlines than the rest of the population, according to new British research. They also have better cholesterol readings and are less at risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, it...
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Astronomy helps identify cancers
Cancer scientists are turning to astronomy to identify the faint hallmarks of aggressive tumours. Techniques developed to find distant galaxies have been adapted to look for indistinct biomarkers. The research could lead to computers replacing the...
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Tai Chi improves balance of stroke patients
According to The Telegraph a recent study has found that Tai Chi exercises three times a week could greatly reduce the risk of falls among stroke survivors. Trial participants who attended three- hour-long Tai Chi classes per week after recovering...
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Concentration and attention in children
The demands on children are getting higher and the flood of information and external stimuli are continuously increasing. Children who cannot concentrate are easily distracted and drift off because they have to work up so many impressions at the...
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