Health & Fitness

Be sugar savvy: Sweet treats for a healthier diet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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