Doha: Lifestyle guru and author Deepak Chopra has devised a yoga fitness programme for flying exclusively for Qatar Airways aimed at rejuvenating passengers on long-haul flights. The new four-page Fly Healthy, Fly Fit guide has been prepared with The Chopra … Continue reading
London: Celebrity health guru Neish Joshi has devised easy and simple New Year resolutions for great skin, which anyone can follow and youll also notice the benefits within a few weeks. 1. Easy food swaps Making healthy food choices … Continue reading
New York: A gene found on the X chromosome harbours the first sex-specific genetic variant linked to a greater susceptibility to Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and Rochester, Minnesota showed that … Continue reading
London: The first baby in the UK to have undergone embryonic genetic screening to lessen the risk of breast cancer has been born. Doctors at University College London said the girl and her mother were doing well following the birth … Continue reading
New York: New York cosmetic surgeon Andrew Jacono reveals all about the procedures that work and those that don’t in his latest book. This is an easy to read and clear book designed to demystify and define the latest surgical … Continue reading
London: Developed in Germany during 20 years of research and development and supported by Swiss precision technology, Tattoo Erase will restore the skin to virtually its pre-tattoo condition. It is a completely natural procedure, less painful than lasers, that is … Continue reading
London: Marja Putkisto developed the Method Putkisto technique over 20 years ago while working as a dance/movement teacher. She is the founder of the Method Putkisto Face School Programme and the Method Putkisto Institute which offers a natural alternative for … Continue reading
Tel Aviv: Brain birth defects have been successfully reversed, using stem cells, in animal models by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Neural and behavioral birth defects, such as learning disabilities, are particularly difficult to treat, compared to defects … Continue reading
Miami: MRI scans can be used to diagnose Alzheimers disease, even before the onset of symptoms of dementia, say researchers. Alzheimers disease is currently diagnosed by a process of elimination as many other diseases cause similar symptoms, furthermore a diagnosis … Continue reading
Scientists have discovered that an African seed can help weightloss in older adults even if they don’t diet. Irvingia gabonensis has demonstrated an average weight loss of 28 pounds in 10 weeks in human clinical trials. It also lowers bad … Continue reading
London: A new advance in harvesting stem cells from adults which has the potential to cure many of the diseases of ageing, has been hailed as the scientific discovery of the year. The advance, which involves turning back the clock … Continue reading
London: The UK’s leading mouth cancer campaigners have urged the population to wake up to a pot of coffee and boost chances of keeping clear of cancer. The British Dental Health Foundation has welcomed news of coffee’s potential after Japanese … Continue reading
London: A new study published in the The Lancet Neurology journal has revealed that the drug, Galantamine, improves the quality of life for sufferers of Alzheimer’s Disease. The research showed that it improves the condition of patients and extends their … Continue reading
Las Vegas: A 69-year-old doctor has become a pin-up after following a diet and exercise regime that has given him the body of a 30-year-old. Dr Jeffrey Life, the chief medical officer of the Cenegentics Medical Institute, went from flab … Continue reading
London: Anti-oxidants don’t slow down the effects of ageing, according to a new study published this week in the journal Genes and Development. The research, carried out by scientists at the Institute of Healthy Ageing at University College London (UCL), … Continue reading
London: Scientists have identified an “obesity gene” which predisposes many people to desire fattening foods. The obesity gene variant is present in 63% of the population, has been shown to cause people to eat 100 extra calories, on average, at … Continue reading
New York: Increasing selenium levels may help to significantly reduce a womans risk of developing bladder cancer, according to new research from the American Association for Cancer Research Researchers measured selenium levels in the toenails of 767 people with bladder … Continue reading
Recent study results suggest that taking a high-dose vitamin B1 supplement each day may help diabetics reduce their risk of kidney damage. Diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease, is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. An early indicator of kidney … Continue reading
London: EXPERT studies have warned that late detection of mouth cancer is causing unnecessary deaths, backing the UK’s leading oral health charity’s Mouth Cancer Action Week 2008 campaign message. A Journal of Prosthodontics study has called on greater emphasis on … Continue reading
New research in Alzheimers prevention shows the important relationship between exercise and preventing Alzheimers disease. A new study has found that people with early Alzheimer’s disease who were less physically fit had four times more brain shrinkage than those who … Continue reading
London: The ageing population in the UK is growing rapidly, according to new Government statistics. Nearly one in four of the population will be over 65 in less than 25 years, and the number of those over 85 – the … Continue reading
London: One sneeze from a rush-hour commuter can end up giving up to 150 fellow passengers a cold in just five minutes, researchers have found. Unless they are contained in a tissue or handkerchief, the germs spread so quickly that … Continue reading
London: Two new deodrants which claim to slow down the speed of hair growth are to be launched near year. The Sure and Dove Hair Minimising roll-ons and sprays, both manufactured by Unilever, are expected to appeal to young women … Continue reading
Salt Lake City: Women who have extra fat around their middle may enjoy significant health advantages over slimmer hourglass-shaped females, says a 37-nation study in the journal, Current Anthropology. Elizabeth Cashdan, a Utah University anthropologist, says that being thinner could … Continue reading
Oslo: Norway’s oldest woman, Gunda Harangen, who had attributed her longevity to celibacy and her daily glass of cognac, has died at the age of 109. Harangen, the eldest of seven children, was born on December 28, 1898. In a … Continue reading
