HEALTH & WELLBEING

'Focus on Autism Advantages' - Montreal Professor

In a commentary published on Nov. 2 in the journal Nature, Dr. Laurent Mottron, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal, said contemporary scientists should start thinking of autism as an advantage in some brain spheres, instead of viewing its symptoms as "a cross to bear."

Green Tea as Cure for Alzheimer’s and Other Health Benefits

Green tea was found to be another potential cure for Alzheimer’s disease along with red light. A recent study from the University of Ulm in Germany claimed that green tea extracts and red laser light can actually help in getting rid of Alzheimers plaque, folded peptides that block the transmission of neurons causing memory loss and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Yoga Asanas to Manage Planter Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a thick ligament that runs across the bottom of the foot connecting the toes to the heel. If it becomes inflamed, extremely tight or tears slightly, it can cause slight to debilitating pain called plantar fasciitis.

Quest for Sexy Eye Look

Sexy eyes are about creating the perfect almond shaped eye. None of us would like to end up looking like a Halloween character.

Being Vegetarian Can Save African-Americans From Diabetes

Medically speaking, African-Americans are more prone to being affected by diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 3.7 million, or 14.7% of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 unless things change.

Top Chocolate

Few scents in life are as recognizable as the fragrance of chocolate, and very few have the effect that is has. Just a whiff of chocolate from a bakery, and you know what it is and you want it. The smell triggers your thoughts and will linger in your head until you satisfy that irresistible request. Its versatility is incredible: rich chocolate pralines or Ferran Adrià's delicate frozen chocolate wind, as long as there's chocolate it's yummy!

Top 10 Truth About Flat Abs

Ab exercises are some of the most popular exercises for both novice and elite athletes. However to get a flat belly and defined abs it takes more than just crunches. You also need to reduce the layer of body fat covering up your well-defined abs.

Top 10 Truth About Flat Abs

Ab exercises are some of the most popular exercises for both novice and elite athletes. However to get a flat belly and defined abs it takes more than just crunches. You also need to reduce the layer of body fat covering up your well-defined abs.

English and Australian Diets that Save Lives

The most remarkable thing about these two health strategies is that it safeguards the physical condition of people and helps in preventing loss of lives.

No Increase in Marijuana Use in Rhode Island after Legalization - U.S. Study

There is no over consumption of legal marijuana among adolescents in Rhode Island, a new study shows. Study researcher Dr. Esther Choo of Brown University said in a statement that she did not find increases in marijuana use among Rhode Island's youth after medical marijuana was legalized in the state.

Deadly Snakes Warning Raised in Queensland

Scientists and snake handlers said on Thursday venomous snakes have been breeding in Queensland’s suburbs and moving into urban areas as a natural result of two good wet seasons.

Combination Hormone-Radiation Treatment Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival

Prostate cancer is a well-known threat to men. According to the National Cancer Institute, in the United States alone, over 240,000 new cases have been reported, while around 34,000 died from it just this 2011. The Canadian Cancer Society, on the other hand, estimated that 25,500 new cases will be diagnosed this year, and that 4,100 men will die from it.

Getting Depressed After Cancer Battle

Cancer can certainly hurt people's loved ones - physically and spiritually. But after cancer, people would often say "get back up in the saddle," however, things are not as easy as they seem. Depression post-cancer is another battle that women must face on the road to recovery.

Babies Using Shampoo Brand with Toxic Substances Face Cancer Risks

Environmental and health groups are campaigning aggressively for a boycott of Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo and other company products after it confirmed that the baby shampoo with toxic chemicals are still being sold in countries like the U.S., Australia Canada, China and Indonesia.

More Dirt: Better for Allergies

Overprotective mothers do everything they can to protect their children and babies from bacteria and dirt. This means mothers watching whatever it is their child is doing and being too cautious as to let their children explore.

Toyota Health Care Robots Set for Launch in 2013

Toyota will make health care robots available in the market by 2013. The mechanical assistants would be capable of lifting disabled patients out of bed and helping them walk.

Study: Erectile Dysfunction May Be Sign of Heart Disease

Erectile dysfunction may be a warning sign of a heart disease or other conditons. Recent studies have linked erectile dysfunction and heart disease and that men with heart disease and erectile dysfunction were twice as likely to die earlier than men who have heart disease alone.

To Live Longer, Find What Makes You Happy

What makes a person happy? The most common answers would be family, relationships, meaningful work, money, intelligence and attractiveness, among others.

Eating for a Crowd

Society nowadays is obsessed with their health and how they look. With people paying loads of money for experts for nutritional and dietary counsel, more and more are looking for an easier way to watch how they eat.

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