3 couch stretches that relieve aches and pains

London, Mar 2 (Online): After a long day, there is nothing quite like sinking into the comfort of your couch. But what if this simple pleasure could offer more than just the relaxation that comes from flopping down and stretching out? By incorporating a few […]

New study says women need half the exercise men do to live longer

New York, Feb 1 (Online): A recent study suggests women may benefit more from exercise than men, Just one weekly strength training session for women equals three for men in terms of longevity benefits. Experts however don’t agree with the study. There are times when […]

Mental health staff falsified records and assaulted patients – CQC

Nottingham, March 1 (Online): A mental health trust has been ordered to make urgent improvements after inspectors uncovered a series of safety failings. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found examples of staff falsifying records and assaulting patients at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. It inspected […]

Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (Online): Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that has been linked directly to cardiovascular issues, and indirectly to cancer, diabetes, and dementia due to loss of healthy sleep. A new study finds that eating a healthy plant-based diet can significantly […]

Belly fat linked to cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer’s

ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (ONLINE): A new study suggests abdominal fat could impact brain health and cognition among people with a high risk for Alzheimer’s. Researchers from Rutgers University say abdominal fat could impact brain health and cognition among people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers […]

Obesity can affect metabolic processes and liver function, study finds

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (Online): Researchers report in a new study that obesity disrupted the biological metabolic process in mice. They noted that this disruption can cause a number of health issues, including liver damage. They say they hope their study will help the medical community […]

Red light therapy significantly improves blood sugar levels, study finds

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (Online): A new study shows red light therapy lowers blood sugar levels, which could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition. Type 2 diabetes is manageable and potentially reversible through medications and lifestyle changes. A new study has found red […]

How yoga poses can help ease lower back pain

ISLAMABAD, FEB 24 (ONLINE): Experts say regular sessions of yoga can help ease lower back pain. Pyrosky/Getty Images Researchers report that weekly yoga practice improved back pain in a small group of study participants. Muscular electrical activity in the lower back, which is associated with […]

Stress response linked to brain cell death in early-onset dementia

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (Online): A new study challenges the concept that protein aggregates in the brain are the direct cause of cell death in neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers noted the culprit is the body’s inability to turn off the stress response in brain cells. The […]