health

  The belief that a good night’s sleep boosts memory has been shown in countless tests. But up until now, direct evidence has been lacking on how exactly sleep strengthens the brains’ neural connections. Now researchers in New York have, for the first time, provided clear physical evidence that sleep fortifies learning. The finding adds

Adolescence is a time of remarkable physiological and psychological change, and scientists are probing the innermost regions of the brain to explain why teens act the way they do. The brain continues to grow well into the 20s, and cognitive reasoning is developed to process more complex ideas and information. As adolescents become more mature,

Doctors are constantly warning people about the risks of skin cancer, urging them to get any unusual looking moles checked out by doctors. But the process of investigating these lesions can be a long-winded and, in some cases, complicated process. A Houston professor is hoping to drastically cut the time it takes to identify cancerous

We’ve all been told to avoid red wine, dark berries and black coffee in our quests for pearly whites; but what about foods that actually brighten your smile? Try these natural solutions for a brilliant beam. Strawberries They may be bright red, but malic acid, a chief component of this summery fruit, acts as a

  It has long been said that a good night’s sleep can make you feel better, and researchers have finally found it to be true. They say sleep gives our immune systems a major boost, particularly if we are fighting off an infection. Experiments in flies found that in the case of major infection, sleep

When it comes to toilet habits, everyone is different. But, there are rules that hold true for everyone. Now, a comprehensive guide to poo colours has been drawn up and it can reveal a lot about your health. Faeces can be any shade from brown to green and be considered normal. But, there are other

Some people have a force-field of terrible breath or feet that smell so repellent that insoles are never enough to dampen the disgusting odour. And while people have their own unique scent, it is a surprisingly select cocktail of chemicals that create the distinctive and disgusting aromas associated with bad body odour. Now, a secondary

  Looking for some effective ways to transform your body? There are a few great exercises that will help you to reach your fitness goal. These exercises are easy but effective in strengthening your body along with burning unwanted calories. However, sticking to these exercises is not enough to transform your body, you should also

We human beings are on the verge of health destruction just because we don’t pay real attention to our daily eating(s). Certainly, soft drinks or colas are one of those food ingredients that are extremely injurious to our health. What’s in cola? Caffeine: There’s always been a definite amount of caffeine in every cola and