health

I’m sure most of you know that excessive salt consumption can cause high blood pressure, which in turn can lead to heart problems. However, what you might not realise is just how many more problems salt can cause. I love salt. It increases the flavour of the food I eat. It just feels like once […]

Despite all the warnings and taboos in certain social circles, there seems to be an increase in the number of tattoo demands by young adults. Not surprisingly, with the rise of tattoos, we see a rise in demand for tattoo removal. Given tattoos’ increased popularity and decreased taboo factor in recent years, many people are

A team of dentists has created a toothbrush they say can clean teeth thoroughly in less than six seconds. Manufacturer Blizzident uses the same scans dentists use to fit braces and an extremely precise 3D printer to create a brush for each individual customer. Each brush contains about 400 soft bristles and requires the wearer

The effects of childhood abuse and lack of parental affection can last a lifetime, taking a toll both emotionally and physically, reveals a new study. A new UCLA-led study for the first time examines the effects of abuse and lack of parental affection across the body’s entire regulatory system. The study, published found a strong

Melanie Leahy has many photos of her son, Matthew. But it is the one of him aged 13, fresh-faced and dressed in his grammar school uniform, that is the most painfully poignant of all. ‘Matthew had just been awarded top marks in all his academic subjects and was on the cusp of adulthood, with his

(By Iquo Ukoh) Brain development which starts right after conception, reaches 85% of its adult size by 5 years and continues to change and mature during adolescence. Maintaining the brain health and development during adolescence is greatly influenced by how much nutrients we send upstairs to the brain. Here are 7 interesting foods to consider

Many of us forget that sometimes, the simplest answers are the best. Better health could be as easy as reaching for the fruit bowl for some apples next time you need a snack Crisp, comforting and delicious, apples have remarkable health benefits, fighting everything from dental problems to diabetes, heart disease, at least 8 types

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,

Sleep is food for the brain. During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur. Skipping sleep can be harmful — even deadly, particularly if you are behind the wheel. You can look bad, you may feel moody, and you perform poorly. Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends