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It now appears that demographic factors play a crucial role in the mental status of black men. In a major breakthrough, investigators found that demographic factors affect mental health concerns among black men. Claimed to be a novel study, the findings reveal that advanced age is associated with better mental health. While conducting the study, [...]
Here is a unique way to shield the heart from damage following a heart attack. Investigators from the University of Leicester claim that simply squeezing an arm guards heart muscle from life-threatening damage after a heart attack. This new technique possibly has important beneficial implications for patients’ long term survival and wellbeing. The method of [...]
The color red is believed to stimulate a faster heartbeat and breathing. Apart from being the color of love, red seems to also have major applications for sports and other activities. An astonishing discovery coming straight from the University of Rochester claims that when humans see red, their reactions become faster and more forceful. This [...]
Who could believe that simply crossing arms can lessen pain? Well, that’s true as an investigation by UCL claims that crossing the arms can reduce the intensity of pain received while undergoing a painful stimulus on the hand. This posture possibly confuses the brain and therefore decreases the intensity of the pain sensation. During the [...]
Want to live a long life? Well then get along with workplace colleagues. Yes, a recent study suggests that having a good peer support system at work helps live longer. This effect of peer social support on the risk of mortality appears most pronounced among those between the ages of 38 and 43. However, similar [...]
Filipinos probably make up the largest Asian subgroup in San Diego County. Well, children belonging to this subgroup seem to be under a great threat of Kawasaki disease (KD). According to a study undertaken by the Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Filipino children have [...]
Over the past years, the eating disorder anorexia nervosa seems to be growing at an alarming rate. According to a latest study initiated by the Oxford University, anorexia nervosa is more common among individuals born in the spring. Scientists have also stumbled upon a clear season-of-birth effect in anorexia. At the time of the study, [...]
Here is a novel means to detect the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in children and teens. A recent research claims that simply measuring the wrist bone can help identify which overweight children and adolescents face an elevated threat of being diagnosed with heart disease. It was suggested that wrist circumference can be an effective [...]
The minute whiskers of certain sea creatures seem to play a pivotal role in the health-space. According to researchers from the University of Manchester, tiny whiskers of nanoscale dimensions from tunicates, commonly known as sea squirts, can aid in creating human muscle tissue. The cellulose from these sea creatures apparently influences the behavior of skeletal [...]
The quote, ‘Laughter is the best medicine’ may be heard several times in one’s lifetime and is indeed true. A recent study from the University of Leeds claims that laughter is the best antidote for venous leg ulcers. It was suggested that a simple laughter is much affordable, easier to deliver and works well than [...]
