Category: 8. Health

People run on treadmills in gym. — Anytime Fitness/File Spitting into vials in the hopes of discovering more about their genes is a common practice among millions of people worldwide; however, their search goes beyond simply learning about their lineage as they have curiosity about how their DNA might impact their diet, risk of injury,…

Representational image of a woman applying serum on her face. — Glam Up Girls/File Have you ever wondered what exactly the newest skin-care elements in your cosmetics are made of? You’ve likely seen the ingredients listed on face creams, serums, and cleansers in the aisles of your favourite beauty retailer. But what does hyaluronic acid…

Representational image of a girl applying a skincare product. — Unsplash For those into a dedicated beauty regimen, 2024 offers an excellent opportunity to set new goals for skincare and refresh their knowledge about the newest and best technologies available, Popsugar reported. Last year brought with it a rise of “skinimalism” — a 12-step skincare…

Mutant wolves at the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. — Stock Adobe/File Cancer-resistant genomes that mutant wolves, who wander the human-free Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, have created may hold the answer to assisting people in combating the deadly disease. The highest radiation levels in the region have affected the wild animals, who have adapted to withstand the radiation…

Listeria infected melons. — AFP/File The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have revealed that dozens of dairy products, including the well-liked Super Bowl treats queso fresco and Cotija cheese, are connected to a fatal listeria outbreak that has spread to 11 US states.  But, how can you lower your chance of contracting the…

An illustration depicting a panic attack. — Dealer Support/File Spending a holiday with friends should be pleasant, but it can be difficult to unwind if you’re always worried about having a panic attack. According to psychologist Greta Hirsch, PhD, clinical director of the Ross Centre for Anxiety and Related Disorders in Washington, DC, panic attacks…

A representational image of a Viagra pill. — Unsplash A new study has found that men who use erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra may have a lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, BBC reported. The research involved 260,000 males and found that men who were taking the medicine were 18% less likely to develop dementia-causing…

A representational image of a Viagra pill. — Unsplash A new study has found that men who use erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra may have a lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, BBC reported. The research involved 260,000 males and found that men who were taking the medicine were 18% less likely to develop dementia-causing…

A person massaging their head. — Medical News Today/File While some of us ball up the stray hair in our hands and let it wash down the drain which eventually clogs the pipes, others place it on the shower wall to be removed at the end signifying that we’re all a little worried about losing…

Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton on “Bridgerton” season two. — AFP/Netflix/File While many claim that their ability to flirt is a skill that holds them back, some people seem to have it naturally, so how can one improve their flirting skills and what distinguishes the skilled from the unskilled? “When someone flirts with you, you…