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Loneliness is linked to poor physical and mental health, and is an even more accurate predictor of early death than obesity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why loneliness is so dangerous for your health

Harvard doctor explains what loneliness does to the brain and hormonal system and why people need to spend time...

21 Sept 2018 9:08 AM IST

September is observed as Alzheimers month worldwide in an attempt to raise awareness about dementia while September 21 is noted as World Alzheimers Day.

Make cities Alzheimer-friendly, says Doctors

The onset of Alzheimer's is slow and gradually worsens as the person ages.

21 Sept 2018 6:20 AM IST

Depression takes a huge toll on patients with cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pexels)

Depression may be linked to arthritis, says study

Study found that arthritis is more common among depressed patients than those who were not suffering from the mood...

20 Sept 2018 5:08 PM IST

TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley found eating pasta and bread at dinnertime is better for your diet than toast in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating pasta during pregnancy doubles risk of kids getting Type 1...

Study found more gluten women ate during pregnancy, higher chance their child would develop condition by age of 16.

20 Sept 2018 1:46 PM IST

Findings also suggest an increase in muscle mass gained from strength-based exercises could help boost childrens metabolism and energy levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strength-based exercises may help kids fight obesity

Taking part in exercises that cause muscles to contract, and strengthen muscles and bones, reduce children's body fat...

20 Sept 2018 9:28 AM IST

Swastikas or Nazi related imagery will no longer be removed from video games. (Photo: Pixabay)

Digital games can help you exercise

Use of digital games did not affect the quality of life, self-efficacy, anxiety, or depression.

20 Sept 2018 9:17 AM IST

Consuming nuts reduces risk of developing heart rhythm irregularity. (Photo: Pexels)

Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts

Study linked low-carbohydrate diets to better success with short-term weight loss and improvements in risk factors for...

20 Sept 2018 8:47 AM IST

Scientists can examine blood vessels located in the carotid system in order to investigate the cerebral blood flow response (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find correlation between body position and blood flow

It is not only hydrostatic pressure difference that affects the velocity, but also the response of the body to its...

19 Sept 2018 8:31 PM IST

She has to wear sunglasses every time she steps out of the house (Photo: Twitter)

A rare genetic disorder is the reason behind this girl's big beautiful...

The hole at the center called the pupil may be misshapen and in some cases there may be two pupils.

19 Sept 2018 6:18 PM IST

A study found that students who watched a filmâ€Šthatâ€Šmade them smile and laugh were then better at performing mental arithmetic tasks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you make happiness last longer

Findings suggest that people can change the amount of happiness they get out of an experience.

19 Sept 2018 5:17 PM IST

Plastic surgery videos on YouTube arent always accurate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Anonymous donor gives Â£37,000 to help woman with cerebral palsy walk...

Jade Owen is learning to take her first steps after the mystery donor paid for the US operation to treat her.

19 Sept 2018 1:42 PM IST

The rapture caused by eggs was sewn up after removing eggs and rinsing the abdominal cavity (Photo: AFP)

9 health myths busted

From carbs making one fat to eggs being bad for body, here are nine misconceptions when it comes to healthy eating.

19 Sept 2018 10:53 AM IST