New York: A new study has found that a diet good for cardiovascular health can protect against memory loss in old age. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH: DASH) diets are low in salt, low in sugar and low in red meat (such as beef). But these diets are based on fruits, vegetables, legumes and…
Image courtesy of Social Media. Adults who live alone have a higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found. According to a study conducted by researchers at the American Cancer Society, American adults who live alone have a 32 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than those who live with other…
Washington: People who live alone have a higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study has warned. American Cancer Society researchers report that adults who live alone have a 43 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than those who live with others. Men have a 38 percent higher risk, while single women have…
Basel: According to a recent study, children who exercise regularly can cope with any kind of stress easily. Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have reported in a study that school children are better able to cope with stress if they get enough daily exercise. ‘Exercise!’ This is a piece of advice that…
Oslo: Antiviral drugs can help protect the function of insulin-producing cells in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a new study has found. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in childhood and has no cure. In this condition, these cells, which are the beta cells of the leaf, usually stop working and die. The…
Hamburg: A new study suggests that working in a windowless office can make type 2 diabetes worse. In one small study, 13 retired people with diabetes were asked to spend about five days in an office-like environment. There was a window in this office that let the sunlight into the room. The men also spent…
Sydney: A study has shown that taking the stairs and cleaning the floor is enough to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A study conducted at the University of Sydney examined 25,000 British citizens who did not participate in any sport or exercise. In the study, participants wore devices on their wrists that…
Belfast: A new study suggests that a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, nuts and seafood can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by about 25 percent. In a study conducted in the United Kingdom, researchers examined 60,300 people over the age of 40, in which they were asked about the foods they ate during the…
Quebec, Canada: A new study recently found that work stress in men can have a very negative effect on their heart health. A study of nearly 6,500 workers found that men who felt habitually stressed at work had twice the risk of heart disease compared to their co-workers who were more satisfied with their work….
Arizona: Older people who spend 10 hours or more per day sitting or being inactive may have an increased risk of developing dementia, a study has found. In a study published in the journal JAMA, researchers examined data from more than 49,000 people aged 60 and over from the UK Biobank. It doesn’t matter whether…
