Lifestyle
The Pope has urged mothers to breastfeed their children in the Sistine Chapel if they are hungry
In a homily at Mass on the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord in Vatican City, during which he is thought to have baptised 27 newborn babies, Pope Francis urged mothers to breastfeed their newborns and make them comfortable.
HGH Levels: How to Check and What Do Results Mean
Adults can develop growth hormone deficiency as they age and knowing how to check HGH levels can save a lot of time and money spent on unnecessary diagnostic tests. Low growth hormone levels in adults can lead to serious health concerns if left untreated. HGH deficiency increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, osteoporosis, dementia, and many other medical issues. How do I find out how to check my HGH levels? Anytime that you are dealing with hormone levels,...
These diet changes slash risk of premature death by almost a third
People with high intake have much lower rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, say scientists
Barriers Disabled Employees Face at Work and How to Overcome Them
The barriers faced by disabled employees will vary from individual to individual, depending on a whole range of factors. In many cases, the disability itself may prevent people from working in certain jobs, whilst in other cases, there are a range of preventable physical, historical and attitudinal barriers that can make work more difficult for those living with a disability. For example, people with certain disabilities may not know that the job opening exists due to it only being advertised...
Poor sleep can cause Alzheimer’s disease
It fuels rogue proteins in the brain that destroy neurons, say scientists.
New research finds Facebook can be bad for your health
Constantly comparing yourself to others can lead to sleep problems, weight change and muscle tension.
How Tetris helps PTSD victims piece their lives back together
Just 25 minutes of playing the game a week reduced the frequency of involuntary flashbacks by an average of 64 per cent
Flossing could cause cancer and infertility
These have been linked to kidney and testicular tumours, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, low birth weight decreased fertility and effects on the immune system
Swapping from Coke to Diet Coke has no effect on weight loss
Replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners used in Diet Coke and other soft drinks has no effect on weight loss, a major scientific review has found. Researchers reviewed 56 studies and found "no evidence was seen for health benefits from sweeteners" and said "potential harms could not be excluded". Some studies suggested that switching to artificial sweeteners could actually cause weight gain – but this effect was of "low or very low certainty". Dr Joerg Meerpohl said: "While some studies report an...