Health & Fitness
Be sugar savvy: Sweet treats for a healthier diet
April 30, 2016
Be sugar savvy: Sweet treats for a healthier diet
Contrary to popular belief, a sweet tooth can be compatible with a healthy diet and weight loss, so long as…
Study shows worsening depression may be dementia cue
April 30, 2016
Study shows worsening depression may be dementia cue
People over 54 who suffer from steadily-worsening depression may run a higher risk of developing dementia, according to new research…
Shape up in the sun with these five outdoor sports
April 30, 2016
Shape up in the sun with these five outdoor sports
Whether you want to try a new sport or simply enjoy a change of scenery, summer offers the perfect opportunity…
Antibody shields monkeys from ‘HIV’ for months
April 29, 2016
Antibody shields monkeys from ‘HIV’ for months
Just one shot of a lab-produced antibody protected macaques against a sort of monkey HIV for nearly six months, said…
Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
April 27, 2016
Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus remained stable at 4,908…
Cocktail of UV, Vitamin B zaps malaria in blood
April 25, 2016
Cocktail of UV, Vitamin B zaps malaria in blood
Blood donated by unknowing malaria carriers can be made safer with UV radiation and Vitamin B, said a study Friday…
Exercise in disguise: five ways to burn calories without hitting the gym
April 24, 2016
Exercise in disguise: five ways to burn calories without hitting the gym
Getting moving with day-to-day activities like gardening, cleaning, dancing, grocery shopping and brisk walking can burn up to 400 calories…
Drawing better for remembering information than writing
April 24, 2016
Drawing better for remembering information than writing
Cramming for an exam? Need to memorize a presentation? New research suggests that the best way to boost your power…
Sedentary time tied to coronary artery calcium
April 23, 2016
Sedentary time tied to coronary artery calcium
One reason being sedentary is so bad for one's health may be that it promotes “hardening” of the arteries with…
Why you don’t sleep well in a strange bed
April 22, 2016
Why you don’t sleep well in a strange bed
The old adage about sleeping with one eye open in an unfamiliar place may not be too far off the…