London: Watching children watch TV for hours on end may not be good for their learning, but scientists say that doing so can improve their reading ability if the TV subtitles are turned on. Researchers from the British company Access Education found in a study that four- to seven-year-old children can double their reading ability…
London: A study found that taking a daily fiber supplement could improve the brain performance of people over the age of 60 in just 12 weeks. A cheap over-the-counter pill can improve performance on memory tests related to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at King’s College London have found in a study. One of…
“Only one out of five people are actually accessing hearing rehabilitation of those who need it,” said Dr. Shelly Chadha, in charge of WHO’s work on prevention of deafness and hearing loss, speaking to journalists in Geneva on Friday. Ahead of World Hearing Day, marked on 3 March, she recalled that the global health agency…
File photo A recent study revealed that taking a daily multivitamin can help improve memory. Deterioration of human memory with increasing age is a very serious problem due to which many people have to face many difficulties in their daily routines. A research report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that taking…
The brain works like a control machine for the functioning of the body and proper ‘food’ is essential for the better performance of each ‘machine’. The brain is responsible for everything from heartbeat and breathing to movement, feeling and thinking, and certain foods can help keep the brain functioning at its best. Because these foods…
Guangzhou: A recent study found that elderly people who live alone with their pets have better cognitive abilities than other elderly people who live alone. A study published in JAMA Open Network highlights the improved mental capacity of older adults who own pets and live alone. The study was conducted by Dr. Yanzi Li and…
Doncaster, England: According to Sleep Charity, a sleep health training and support organization, eating a banana for dinner can be the key to good sleep. The sleep charity has released five tips on how to get better quality sleep in 2024, with fruit shortly before bed at the top. The institute says that the high…
File photo Special Secretary Health Syed Waqar Al Hasan says that the Federal Ministry of Health received 52% less funds from the government this year, without increasing the budget, raids on hospitals and health centers will not improve. Syed Waqar-ul-Hassan has said in his statement in the Senate Standing Committee that only 23 billion rupees…
Portsmouth: A new study suggests that 20 minutes of exercise can boost mental energy despite a poor night’s sleep. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom have found in a study that moderate, i.e. just twenty minutes of exercise throughout the day can improve mental performance. Experts were also surprised that exercising…
London: Fasting for 14 hours a day can help us feel less hungry, have more energy and be in a better mood, according to a new study. A study conducted at King’s College London found that limiting meal times to 10 hours (meaning eating between 9am and 7pm) can have positive health effects. Some advocates…
