Scientific study and clinical experience demonstrate that several natural remedies can help alleviate depression. These include the herb St John’s Wort, 5-HTP and SAMe(S-adenosylmethionine) which work by enhancing the brain’s production of the well-being hormone serotonin. SAMe is a natural … Continue reading
New research shows this cruciferous veggie may give you lifesaving advantages if you suffer a heart attack. Animals given broccoli extract in addition to their regular diet had three advantages over animals that didnt get the extract: They sustained … Continue reading
St Pauls: Drinking carbonated diet drinks is linked with metabolic disorders, researchers at the University of Minnesota have concluded. Metabolic syndrome is an increase in risk factors toward cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This includes a larger waistline, high blood pressure … Continue reading
London: A new range of collagen based supplements, proven in tests to thicken the skin, has been launched in the UK. The new range, Skin Deep includes Skin Deep 100% Pure Collagen Capsules which were originally developed to alleviate joint … Continue reading
London: People suffering from depression are getting few benefits from drugs to treat their symptoms, researchers at a UK university have concluded. Researchers at the University of Hull analysed studies of thousands of patients on some of the most widely-prescribed … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Cosmetic surgery is gaining increasing popularity amongst American men, although women are still in the majority having nine out of ten procedures, according to the latest figures from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). US men … Continue reading
BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON Raj Chopra (pictured right) explains how the latest stitching technique can literally save your face following injury…. Cosmetic surgery is not just for the vain. Many of the techniques learned by surgeons are also used to … Continue reading
Pilates has always been famous for its power to sculpt the body, create lean, toned muscles and boost core strength. Which is essential not just for a flat tummy but also to help prevent back and neck problems, by supporting … Continue reading
London: Batchelors has launched a new range of delicious and wholesome soups, appropriately named Soupfulls. Filling and satisfying, each soup is loaded with quality, chunky meat and vegetables, making it hard to decide whether to use a fork or a … Continue reading
London: Nearly half the population (45%) do not realise that too much saturated fat (SAFA) is bad for their health. This latest research from independent UK body, The Fat Panel, also reveals that whilst one in seven fail to link … Continue reading
LUMINEERS® by Cerinate® porcelain veneers is the pain free, non-invasive cosmetic dental treatment which will transform any smile into a whiter, brighter, full-on beam and enhance your appearance. LUMINEERS was developed by the California-based corporation Den-Mat and is now available … Continue reading
London: Salt-rich diets could be the reason why many children are getting fatter, University of London researchers say. In a study of data on 1,600 children, they found that children eating a salty diet tended to drink more, including more … Continue reading
London: The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has welcomed the preliminary results of a recent international study published today in the British Medical Journal which found that acupuncture given with embryo transfer can improve rates of pregnancy by 65% in women … Continue reading
London: 1,500 cosmetic treatments are carried out in Britain every day by women and men aspiring to a new notion of beauty 577,000 cosmetic operations and treatments were carried out in Britain in 2007. Cosmetic fillers and other non-invasive treatments … Continue reading
Boston: Stem cell injections have potential to repair the human brain following a stroke, according to US doctors. Gary Steinberg at Stanford University has led the team of researchers who experimented with the brain cells of rats. They used embryonic … Continue reading
London:The last three years have seen a significant rise in the number of GPs prescribing exercise to people with mild to moderate depression, according to new research* from the Mental Health Foundation. The charity says that 22% of GPs now … Continue reading
London: Research conducted by Help the Aged has revealed that the UK public rank mental decline higher than any other worry about ageing, including big issues like the pensions crisis and the fear of isolation (1). In response to this … Continue reading
Too much fast food and too little exercise can harm the liver in just one month, research suggests. A small study found that people who ate junk food twice a day experienced varying degrees of damage to their liver. They … Continue reading
London: The average child spends over 3½ hours a day watching TV but less than 3½ hours a week exercising according to research out today. The findings show that activities taken outside of school have declined by 41% in a … Continue reading
Boston: Regular exercise is more important than genes if you want to live a longer life, according to new US research. Risk factors such as smoking, diet and health account for three quarters of the variations in lifespan. Only one … Continue reading
London: A revolutionary new treatment will offer new hope for a group of people with Type 1 diabetes, the UK’s Health Minister Ann Keen announced today. From 1 April 2008, a specialised service at six centres across the UK will … Continue reading
The US’s Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that it has opened a safety review on reported side effects of Botulinum Toxin for the treatment of a number of non-cosmetic conditions. Under review are Allergan brands Botox, Botox Cosmetic, and … Continue reading
London: Research conducted by Help the Aged has revealed that the UK public rank mental decline higher than any other worry about ageing, including big issues like the pensions crisis and the fear of isolation (1). In response to this … Continue reading
London: A UK supermarket has had it shelves cleared of a new anti-wrinkle cream costing less than £2 ($1). Aldi supermarket’s own label Siana Moisturising Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream at £1.89. Aldi’s own label anti-wrinkle cream is flying off the cut-price … Continue reading
New York: Scientists have discovered one of the ways in which smoking cigarettes makes you age faster and puts you at risk of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Researchers at the University of Rochester … Continue reading
