If you’re someone who likes to clutch their phone while out for a jog, stop it. We understand it’s tempting to hold your phone when running. It’s a comfort blanket, and it feels easier to keep it in your hand to skip through all those poorly-chosen tracks on your workout playlist rather than having to […]
Why we age: New theories gaining ground
Why do we age? It’s a question that has had scientists scratching their heads for decades, but finally, we are starting to get some answers. Here is the story so far. One of the oldest theories of aging is the damage-accumulation theory, proposed by August Weisman in 1882. Cells and organisms are complex systems with […]
We should all take vitamin D supplements from October. Here’s why
According to the NHS, we should all take vitamin D supplements from October. Here’s why Ad Feature by FutureYou There can be little doubt in anyone’s mind that winter is well and truly on its way. And those of us who live in the UK could be more susceptible to vitamin deficiencies than those living […]
Discovering why chemotherapy only works for some cancer patients
Researchers at Children’s Medical Research Institute have demonstrated why chemotherapy drugs work better with some types of cancers than with others. Dr. Pragathi Masamsetti, the lead author of a new paper published in Nature Communications, has been studying the pathways of cell death caused by chemotherapy drugs for the past five years after a surprise […]
Why Kim Kardashian Leaked Her Own Surrogacy News Ahead of Baby No. 4
Oops! Kim Kardashian had no one to blame but herself when her surrogacy news leaked four months ahead of her fourth child Psalm’s birth. “I told someone at Christmas Eve and I don’t remember who I told because I was drunk,” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, told Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and […]
Why diet sodas aren’t the answer for your sugary drink cravings
(HealthDay)—The health risks of sugary drinks, from juice to soda, are well known. They can lead to overweight and diabetes, stroke and other problems in the brain, including poorer memory and smaller brain volume. But diet sodas aren’t the answer. A number of studies have found an association between artificially sweetened beverages and an increased […]
Why Keira Knightley Has Mixed Feelings About Sleep-Training Daughter
Multitasking mom! Keira Knightley sleep-trained her 3-year-old daughter, Edie, while filming her new movie Official Secrets. “Any actresses out there, do not move the child from the cot to the bed when you’re just about to play a lead role in a film that has a lot of words in it because remembering them is […]
Why you should make family meals part of your busy day
(HealthDay)—Family meals are a recipe for healthy eating in kids, nutritionists say. “Research shows that families who regularly dine together are more likely to eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber and are less likely to eat fried foods,” said Kristen Gradney, a dietitian nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Eating together […]
Why no one's talking about the worrying side effects of period delay pills
Getting your period can be annoying – a pain in more ways than one. I’ll never forget being 13 or 14 and sitting in a history lesson at school knowing that I was bleeding. I asked to go to the toilet and was told no. That was pretty standard at the time, although towards the […]
Why Communication is Still the Sexiest Sex Act
Whether it’s sexting with your partner, plotting your next rendezvous, or talking dirty in the heat of the moment, communicating with the person you’re tangoing with can be the sexiest part of the dance. Unfortunately, communication has gotten a bad name. Some people think it’s boring or that it gets in the way of the […]