Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Mindfulness classes improve health of schoolchildren
Mindfulness is an ancient meditation technique that involves focusing awareness on the present moment, as a means of fostering calm, wellbeing and insight. New research conducted by the University of Derby and Derbyshire Educational Psychology Service, UK, has found that […]
Mushroom compound may be an alternative treatment to traditional antidepressants
An active compound found in the Psilocybe cyanescens mushrooms, called psilocybin, appears to be as effective as a leading antidepressant medication in a therapeutic setting, according to researchers at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. The researchers […]
Switching to plant-based diets may help manage weight issues better
Plant-based diets are not just a momentary fad – in fact, an international survey conducted late last year by global nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition has indicated that this trend will gain momentum, especially in Asia Pacific. Out of 8,000 respondents […]
Optimal daily mix of 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings ensures longevity
“The American Heart Association recommends filling at least half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal,” said Anne Thorndike, chair of the Association’s nutrition committee and an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston. However, […]
Exercise hormone injections boost mice fitness and overall health
It would be ideal if there was a way to beat the hassle of exercise, but still maintain health and fitness. Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC), US, might have found just that – an exercise hormone administered […]
Kids’ physical fitness should focus on endurance and skill improvement
A child’s cardiorespiratory endurance – a measure of how well the body handles long periods of exercise – is a more important aspect of physical education (PE) than losing weight. A study by researchers at the University of Georgia, US, […]
Blood glucose better controlled with diabetes-friendly diet and meal replacements
Some diabetics grapple with proper management of blood glucose, especially keeping to a diabetes-specific diet, which might lead to the onset of complications such as blindness, kidney disease and heart disease. A survey by Abbott Nutrition Malaysia, part of global […]
Active older adults have comparatively better physical and mental health
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), there are nearly 16.9 million cancer survivors in the US today; they are also part of a rapidly aging population. A recent study by the ACS has found that high physical activity and […]
Unexpected discovery of salivary glands deep inside the human head
A pair of previously unknown salivary glands has been discovered nestled deep in the back of the visible throat (nasopharynx). This new discovery may help prevent overlooked damage or complications from head and neck cancer radiotherapy. Some time ago, oral […]
In plain sight: how your nails can show signs of stress and disease
Stress can take a toll on person physically and psychologically, and may also lead to outward signs on the skin, hair and nails – some people develop the nervous habit of biting their nails or picking at them when stressed. […]
