Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Just 9g cranberry powder a day improves heart health
Men who drank 4.5g (0.16 oz) of freeze-dried cranberry powder twice a day were seen to have increased antioxidant metabolites in the blood critical to cardiovascular disease prevention. When researchers from King’s College London measured a metric known as flow-mediated […]
Resistance and weightlifting exercise shown to promote better sleep
Good quality sleep is beneficial to cardiovascular health: preliminary research conducted at Iowa State University on which types of exercise can improve sleep habits found resistance-based exercises, instead of aerobic exercise, work best to improve sleep duration and quality. The […]
Why you should consider jump rope
A quick, at-home workout is ideal during the pandemic, when access to outdoor sporting facilities and gyms are limited. One such workout, jumping rope, has been shown to build strength, speed, and agility, according to research from various institutes. Here’s […]
Keeping active found to prevent specific memory decline in older adults
Psychologists from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) have found regular exercise maintains one’s ability to recall past events well into adulthood, illustrating once more the benefits of exercise on cognitive function. The new study focused on aerobic exercise and its […]
Osteoarthritis prevention and management with active lifestyle and good nutrition
Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory disease where the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones break down over time – OA most notably effects high-use joints such as those in the hands, hips, and knees. Although OA often occurs […]
Healthy eating habits post-Chinese New Year
A good Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration centres around family and food, with the latter usually consisting of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar choices. While gaining a few kilos this festive season is inevitable, it is equally important to be mindful […]
Vitamin D supplements lower the risk of autoimmune disease
A high daily dose of vitamin D was seen to cause over 20% reduction in risk of developing an autoimmune disease, said researchers from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, US. Autoimmune diseases are a growing concern in […]
Resilience key to boosting mental health
The last two years have caused great waves of depression and anxiety, so much so that it has presented unexpected and unique challenges to our mental health. To better prepare ourselves for the years to come it is crucial to […]
Physical activity found to protect against ageing and insulin resistance
Scientists from Monash University, Australia, have discovered a new enzyme produced through exercise that might help stave off declining metabolic health in older people. Physical inactivity in aging populations leads to the development of insulin resistance: when the body’s cells […]
Beyond simple “brain tingles”: ASMR videos have health benefits
By Mohani Niza Crunch. Tap. Whisper. Knock. Pat. Scratch. These are just some of the various sounds produced by ASMR videos that have had millions of people all over the world hooked to their gadgets. ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory […]
