People who skip breakfast or eat poorly to start the day are twice as likely to develop hardened arteries, which can lead to deadly heart disease, researchers said Monday. The study in the Journal of the American College of…
Still Using Antibacterial Soap? Now Is The Time To Stop
Ever feel like health news is too overwhelming, fast-paced, or hard to decipher? Us too. Here, we filter through the latest in integrative health, wellness trends, and nutrition advice, reporting on the most exciting and meaningful breakthroughs. We’ll tell you…
8 health benefits of cycling
Taking up bicycle riding could be one of the best decisions you ever make. More and more people are taking up cycling because of its major health benefits. It increases your endurance and strength, leaving you feeling healthier and happier. Additionally, doctors…
Your desk job could be downgrading your health
You expect heavy drinkers, smokers and meat-eaters to be more likely to suffer from a heart attack. But, why do people who exercise every day, are vegetarian and non-smokers keep suffering from heart attacks? Sitting on your butt all day…
WHO, UNAIDS, NACA Laud Govt’s Move to Help Additional 50,000 People Living With HIV
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) have hailed the Federal Government’s new commitment to use domestic funds to provide antiretroviral drugs to an…
Spread of malaria resistance spurs debate on fighting disease
hat resistance to artemisinin combination drugs – the frontline response against malaria – is spreading has spurred debate on whether a new approach is needed to counter the disease and other serious threats to human health. Leading malaria scientists revealed last week…
WHO: THE WORLD NEEDS NEW ANTIBIOTICS
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are not enough new antibiotics being developed to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of a microorganism, such as bacteria or viruses, to prevent antibiotics from working against it.…
The signs of ovarian cancer EVERY woman should know about
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women, per the American Cancer society You may have heard ovarian cancer referred to as a “silent killer” before, and there’s a good reason for it—the disease doesn’t have…
9 Myths About Weight Loss
Losing weight is no easy task, and myths persist about how to do it—which end up making it even harder. To cut through the confusion, here are nine common misconceptions about weight loss and dieting, and what the science actually says.…
Eat fish to boost your muscle growth
When it comes to the “best” bodybuilding foods, chicken and beef are usually ranked ahead of fish. Besides canned tuna, the protein found in fish isn’’t as highly regarded as other types of meat. But we think seafood should get…