We intend to historically identify the two dominant approaches towards mental disorders, the “magic-demonological” and “scientific” views in relation to women: not only is a woman vulnerable to mental disorders, she is weak and easily influenced (by the “supernatural” or by organic degeneration), and she is somehow “guilty” (of sinning or not procreating). Thus mental disorder, especially in… Read More »
London: Following a low-carb diet has shown promise in reversing type 2 diabetes and new research suggests it could even help the hardest-to-treat patients ditch their medication. More than four million people in the UK have type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity and a poor lifestyle. A further seven million have prediabetes — and underdiagnosed condition… Read More »
Have you pledged on eating healthy this year, but remain unsure of how to incorporate healthy eating habits into your everyday life? We know the feeling since almost everyone there has been in the same position! “You are what you eat,” is an infamous statement and we couldn’t agree more with this. If you eat healthy foods and… Read More »
A new study published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine has deduced that all it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical wellbeing to deteriorate immensely, reported the Hindustan Times. Lead author Soomi Lee, assistant professor at the University of South Florida found the biggest jump in symptoms appeared after just one… Read More »
London: Coffee drinkers may be protected against liver problems in later life. They have a 21 percent lower risk of developing chronic liver disease than non-coffee drinkers, say researchers who studied the medical histories and coffee consumption of half a million Britons. The drink contains compounds called kahweol and cafestol which are thought to dampen down inflammation and… Read More »
A hair removal expert has revealed the common mistakes people make when getting rid of body hair – including the disgusting reason why you should avoid shaving. Sydney-born Trish Coulton, who now runs Bondi Body in London, revealed that shaving can leave your body covered in dead skin. Speaking exclusively to FEMAIL, she added that waxing and hair… Read More »
Experts say that the spices used in Indian and Asian food can help speed up the metabolic rate, suppress appetite and even stop fat cells from reappearing after weight loss. They claim a single teaspoon of cumin, eaten every day, can shift three pounds of weight and indulging in a spicy meal made with pepper and chillies has… Read More »
London: Waking up one day and discovering grey hair when you haven’t even hit thirty is a nightmare for many. No need to panic though, here are 11 things experts suggest you need to know about going grey while you’re still young. Your body stops producing melanin: The reason your hair suddenly turns grey is that the cells… Read More »
London: Most people are no strangers to a little bit of sibling rivalry, but it has now been revealed that competition in families can last well into adulthood. Researchers have revealed a quarter of adults still argue with their brother or sister, with 26 per cent of Brits maintaining a competitive relationship with their siblings over their career,… Read More »
London: The idea that you can combat some of the worst symptoms of arthritis joint pain with simple dietary tweaks is great, but there has been little or no evidence to back it up. Going online for information is confusing, with hundreds of websites promising to help us ‘eat to beat arthritis’ amounting to little more than fake… Read More »