Category: 8. Health
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Can science really assist you in getting over bad break-up?
A broken heart shape representing a break-up. — Pinterest We all know it’s difficult to move on after a breakup, while, prominent poets have said that science is useless when it comes to concerns of the heart and love so if you’ve exhausted all other options for moving on, why not give it a shot?…
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Here’s how you can help your ‘depressive’ dog
A dog leaning against the window. — PetMD Dogs go through “ruff” times too, which means they also suffer from depression just like humans do. Studies have shown that a dog’s brain is similar to that of humans and thus feels like ours too. According to research conducted by Dr Nicholas Dodman in 1980, dogs…
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Why you shouldn’t skip breakfast for a healthy lifestyle!
Image of a breakfast table with food. — Pixabay In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often tend to overlook the importance of breakfast, but research suggests that skipping meals is more harmful than we think, CNBC reported. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it gives our body the necessary…
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Eating kiwifruit improves mental health, well-being: study
Slices of KiwiFruit. — Pixabay It is well known that cuddling with fluffy dogs and kittens makes people feel better, but can consuming fluffy fruit have the same effect? Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have found that kiwifruit is a powerful mood booster. The research was published in the British Journal…
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These 7 foods will make you look younger
A representational image of a woman without makeup. — Unsplash What we put in our bodies plays a huge role in what shows on our faces. For example, drinking water makes our skin look hydrated and fresh while eating sugary foods sometimes causes spots and acne. You may think creams and products are the only…
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Neuroscience reveals secret of handwriting behind brain activity
A participant in the Norway study. — NTNU In an era dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the age-old art of handwriting is making a compelling comeback, thanks to groundbreaking research in neuroscience. A recent study conducted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has uncovered the hidden intricacies of handwriting that illuminate the brain…
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TikTok skincare trends are severely affecting little girls’ health, warn UK dermatologists
Scores of girl children are trying TikTok’s skincare trends. — TikTok The British Association for Dermatologists has issued a warning about the growing practice of kids as young as eight years old using skincare products, which could cause them to develop permanent skin issues. After witnessing their favourite influencers on YouTube and TikTok using luxuries,…
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You can predict your next migraine attack by these two things
A representational image of a girl having migraine. — Pixabay Wouldn’t it be helpful to know when the next migraine is going to hit? Well, according to new study findings, you can now predict your next migraine attack. According to the study published in the Journal of Neurology, reported by CNN, two things can predict…
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Why should you stop drinking coffee on empty stomach?
Coffee being poured in a cup. — AFP/File A cup of coffee on an empty stomach is not likely to cause problems for most people but can create severe health issues for others due to being high in caffeine. Kim Barrett, a professor of physiology and membrane biology at the University of California at Davis…
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Depression can now be treated through brain stimulation, study finds
A representational image of a depressed man. — Pixabay For those with severe depression, relief could soon be just an MRI away, Nature Medicine cited in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. The researchers used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for a total of 20 sessions to treat 255 individuals…