When it comes to diets, it often feels like there’s a new one every week. But for our health, it’s often best to stick with tried and true tactics that actually work. In this case, we’re talking about the anti-inflammatory diet. Sure, it isn’t new, but there are plenty of reasons it’s worth trying. After […]
Yes, you CAN escape the nastiest side-effects of treating cancer
Yes, you CAN escape the nastiest side-effects of treating cancer: As NHS rolls out new way to protect prostate patients, we take a look at the other high and lo-tech innovations that can make all the difference More people than ever are living with cancer — as many as 2.5 million in the UK, according […]
Women Can Tell You're Insecure if You Do These Things
As we continue to have more complex conversations about what it means to be a man today, the more our old-fashioned ideas of masculinity come into question. In a recent thread on Reddit, women started sharing some of the things that they’ve noticed straight guys do that are meant to show how manly they are… […]
Older adults can be safely discharged from nursing homes if proper networks are in place
It could be your grandmother who fell and broke her hip and is in a nursing home receiving therapy to get her balance and strength back. Or it could be your father who became ill, but was well enough to be discharged from the hospital, but not well enough to go back home. Both have […]
The little patches that can make managing diabetes a whole lot easier
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. At least 1.2 million Australians live with diabetes, and about 10% of them have type 1 diabetes. Diabetes sees the body become resistant to the effects of insulin, or lose its ability to produce insulin from the pancreas. Insulin keeps the body’s blood glucose levels, or […]
This Tick-borne Illness Can Cause Fatal Swelling of the Brain—and Can Be Transmitted in Just 15 Minutes
When you think about ticks and the illnesses they can carry, you probably think of Lyme disease—for good reason. Lyme disease is certainly the most common and widespread tick-borne illness, and it’s been reported in all 50 states. But it’s not the only one: In recent years, scientists have been warning about another, less common […]
People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment
Most people can easily determine when a loved one is feeling sad or anxious. This recognition will often trigger the person to offer a comforting gesture or even have a contagious emotional reaction, causing them to also feel sad or anxious, too. These important actions are referred to as emotion recognition and empathy, and they […]
Need a break? A vacation really can be good for you—if it’s done right
Need another reason to take that vacation? It’s probably good for your heart and mind. Research over the years has suggested that holidays—and breaking away from a stressful daily routine—reap more than just scenic photos and souvenirs. One of the most-cited studies, the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial published in 2000, tracked middle-aged men for […]
Woman with rare condition that means she can see words as graphic pictures
When Sue Holmes talks about what day it is, she doesn’t just hear it like most people. A rare condition called synaesthesia means she sees words as graphic pictures. It also means that she has an incredible autobiographical memory which allows her to remember every day with very accurate detail. Sue, 63, of Eastbourne, East […]
Have You Lost Your Mom? Yes, You Can Still 'Celebrate' This Weekend
Reach out — & plan something in advance Stay off Facebook Do something they would have loved Source: Read Full Article