Green tea is widely praised for boosting metabolism and aiding weight loss, but can it also protect brain health? New research suggests that drinking green tea daily may help reduce white matter damage in the brain. Green tea and coffee are known to benefit the brain due to their neuroprotective ingredients. Previous research has also […]
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and precious moments with loved ones. But amidst the festivities lurks a hidden danger: accidental poisoning. More than 90% of all poison exposures occur at home, with more than half of these exposures occurring in children under six years of age. From seasonal plants to cleaning […]
A muscular physique has always been popular, but over the last decade, people around the world have become increasingly conscious of their appearance, largely due to social media such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. This focus on body aesthetics has become particularly entrenched among Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) and subsequent generations who […]
Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]
When it comes to physical fitness, most workouts focus on building muscle strength and definition. But our muscles are not the only structures in our body that help us lift, run, and perform most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a crucial but overlooked part of our musculoskeletal system – they play just as […]