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A mother has said she is amazed after more than a million people watched a video celebrating children with Down’s syndrome. Rebecca Carless, from Coventry, joined 49 other mothers from an online support group to make the video ahead of World Down’s Syndrome Day on 21 March. It has since been watched and shared by people […]
Knitting could save the NHS vital funds because it leads to a healthier population, reducing depression and anxiety, slowing the onset of dementia and distracting from chronic pain, a new report has found. The findings, published by initiative Knit for Peace, offers an extensive review of previous studies into the physical and mental health benefits of knitting. Knit for Peace, which […]
In laboratory studies, Stanford School of Medicine researchers have found a way to regenerate the cartilage that eases movement between bones. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered a way to regenerate, in mice and human tissue, the cushion of cartilage found in joints. Loss of this slippery and shock-absorbing tissue layer, called articular […]
Have you ever heard the saying by Hippocrates, “Walking is a man’s best medicine?” We’d go further by stating that walking combined with good sleep and a healthy diet can help you avoid the doctor altogether. As little as 15-30 minutes of walking every day can drastically improve not only a person’s overall appearance, but […]
CNN — Spending a year in space not only changes your outlook, it transforms your gene expression. Preliminary results from NASA’s Twins Study reveal that 7% of astronaut Scott Kelly’s genetic expression – how his genes function within cells – did not return to baseline after his return to Earth two years ago. The study looks at what happened to Kelly […]
Do you know anyone who loves a gin and tonic? (A ridiculous question, we know). But what about black coffee? Or how about lovers of dark chocolate? You may want to give them a wide berth because the science is in. A study has found that people who like bitter foods and drinks are more likely to […]
If you didn’t already have enough reason to eat your vegetables, this new study says that broccoli contains an amazing ingredient which could be the “Achilles’ heel” of cancer. Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes cauliflower, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts. And though many people don’t like their taste—and they may […]
What if your old shampoo bottles could not only avoid ending up in landfill but benefit a child born without a limb? Twelve-year-old Haley Wright and 11-year-old Connor Wyvill will be the first children in Australia to receive 3D printed prosthetic limbs made from recycled shampoo and conditioner bottles. Bernie Craven came up with the […]
Is nothing safe any more? It’s the funky, fermented tea adored by hipsters and gym junkies alike for its low sugar content and myriad gut-health benefits. But dentists are now warning that kombucha could be just as bad as soda when it comes to your dental health and not for the reasons you may think. Speaking to Salon, Dr Bobby […]
If you didn’t already have enough reason to eat your vegetables, this new study says that broccoli contains an amazing ingredient which could be the “Achilles’ heel” of cancer. Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes cauliflower, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts. And though many people don’t like their taste—and they may […]
Parents may be hurting their kids by loving their iPhones too much, a new study suggests. Researchers found that behavior problems in children, such as oversensitivity, hot tempers, hyperactivity, and whining were associated with parents who, even infrequently, interrupted family time to mess with their smartphones and tablets. But before you throw your Android into […]
You probably keep a box of baking soda in the back of your fridge and break it out when you need to make a batch of cookies for your family. You may have taken it when your stomach hurt or cleaned your laundry with it, too. And you may have even combined baking soda and […]