Lifestyle
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...
Listening to your Body – A Cautionary Tale
Very little is known about Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (or ME for short). Sufferers can be forgiven for losing hope.
Common painkillers ‘could promote potentially fatal superbug’
Researchers have identified a link between severe Clostridium difficile - or C.diff - infections and use of NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which include aspirin and ibuprofen
Single family rooms that enable parents to stay with premature babies slash serious infections
They also boost breastfeeding rates
Children with autism could be diagnosed at birth with a simple hearing test
It would enable treatments to begin years before symptoms develop when they are more likely to work
Young adults who face constant dips in income at increased risk of death & heart attacks
Those aged 23 to 35 who suffer fluctuating income face nearly double the risk of death and more than double the risk for cardiovascular diseases within the next decade
Probiotic pill could reduce stress and promote a sense of happiness AND boost brain power
Zenflore dubbed one of the first ‘psychobiotics’ now available over the counter following a breakthrough study
Do you suffer from ‘Posh Spice Syndrome’?
Almost two-thirds of Brits have been affected by 'Posh Spice Syndrome' - being wrongly considered 'miserable' because they don't smile very often. New research into the nation's demeanour revealed insecurities about the state of our teeth are leading to people becoming increasingly ‘introverted’ because they feel so self-conscious about smiling and laughing. Half the nation don’t like their smile, with many believing the state of their teeth has held them back at work and in their personal lives. Researchers who...
A problem free guide to finding a financial broker
The role of the financial broker has changed dramatically with the advent of the internet. It essentially democratised financial trading, meaning that anyone can now get direct access to the world's markets. Previously, only the very rich could afford a personal broker who would place orders on their behalf.Today, online brokers handle millions of clients 24/7, and because they are trading on behalf of so many individuals and companies, their commissions are much lower than in the old days. Work...