Archive for July, 2006

15 Ways to Live Longer and to Improve the Quality of Life

Friday, July 28th, 2006

It has been said that a man dies simply because he doesn’t know how to live longer. Well the times are changing nowadays and thanks to better food supply, medical care, good hygiene people are living longer.
Forbes had written an article and listed about fifteen ways to live longer. The list ranges from getting […]

Flesh-eating Bacteria Kills Tulsa University Student

Friday, July 28th, 2006

On April 28, Devin Adair, a healthy, 21-year old University of Tulsa student mysteriously dies after spending a whole week in the hospital. It was obvious that the boy was very ill, but he had no visible wounds that could help doctors to find out what exactly was wrong with the boy.
Last week, […]

Finger-Activated Body Fat Measuring Device Developed by Samsung

Friday, July 28th, 2006

South Korean electronics giant, Samsung has developed a device that is able to measure body fat with marginal errors. A body fat value serves as a main index to determine fatness, which is known to cause many adult diseases. The body fat measuring device has four electrodes that the user touches with the thumb […]

Researchers Develop Anti-wrinkle Cream made from Camel Milk

Friday, July 28th, 2006

It may not be the elixir of life, but camel milk may soon become the latest beauty secret for those who wish to remain looking youthful. Within the country, researchers at the National Research Center on Camels (NRCC) in the eastern Rajasthan district of Bikaner say that they have developed an anti-wrinkle cream made […]

New Research Proves that Laser Treatment Helps in Reducing Acne

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

New research shows that laser treatments can help to reduce inflammatory facial acne lesions with fewer side effects. Furthermore, it appears to work even with the darkest skin types. The findings of the research conducted, appear in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
The findings are based on a study of 22 patients, […]

Scientists try to Understand Déjà vu Through Hypnosis

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Scientists believe that they may have found a way to probe the mysterious phenomenon of feeling you have witnessed something before-déjà vu. Researchers at the Leeds Memory Group say that by using hypnosis, they may have some chance to understand this phenomenon. It is estimated that as many as 97% of people have experienced […]

Ballroom Dancing Helps Body to Remain Fit

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

For many couples looking to get fit, the dance floor offers an exhilarating alternative to the drudgery of the gym, and experts say sticking to an exercise regime is easier when it’s not a chore.
Depending on the step, ballroom dancing can burn anywhere from 250 calories to 400 calories an hour — about […]

New Sunscreen Helps to Block UV Rays Linked to Cancer

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

On Monday, the FDA approved a sunscreen that blocks the type of ultraviolet (UV) radiation which is linked to some cancers. The new sunscreen is called Anthelios SX and contains a better ingredient than the usual sunscreens.
Anthelios SX, the new sunscreen contains ecamscule, which happens to be an ingredient better at blocking ultravioletA, or […]