How aggressive a person is can be identified by the way they walk, finds a new study by the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. This research could be useful in crime prevention to recognize people with an aggressive walk before an aggression-linked crime is committed. The research, published in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, aimed to use gait analysis techniques to demonstrate th...
How our brain slows down the effects of aging?The older we get, the more difficult it becomes to put the world around us in order. Yet, our brain develops remarkable strategies to slow down the effects of aging. In order to process the information that we receive every day, we build categories into which we sort everything that makes up the world around us. Neuroscientists from Ruhr-Universität...
It is likely that most of us have faced this dilemma: a tasty morsel of food has fallen on the floor, but rather than discard it, the thought of picking it up quickly and eating it crosses the mind. The so-called 5-second rule suggests that eating food from the floor is safe, so long as it is picked up within 5 seconds. A new study, however, says otherwise. Researchers led by Prof. Donald Schaff...
Did you know a standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate, and a pint of lager has about the same calorie count as a packet of crisps? The average wine drinker in England takes in around 2,000kcal from alcohol every month. Drinking five pints of lager a week adds up to 44,200kcal over a year, equivalent to eating 221 doughnuts. Many drinkers add to their calorie...
Πότε πρέπει να κάνω εξετάσεις για χοληστερίνη; Τα επίπεδα χοληστερίνης αποτελούν βασικό δείκτη αξιολόγησης για την υγεία της καρδιάς. Επειδή η ανεβασμένη χοληστερίνη δεν εκδηλώνεται με εμφανή συμπτώματα, δεν μπορεί ν...
Spondylosis is wear-and-tear changes to the spine. Most people show spondylosis in their spine as they get older. These age-related differences in the spine vary from one person to the next and do not usually cause problems. When spondylosis does cause symptoms, they are usually occasional pain and stiffness. Spondylosis in the neck is called cervical spondylosis. Spondylosis changes can also be...
Going back to work after a vacation is often a stressful and demotivating experience, as your head and heart remain on vacation whilst your physical presence is well and truly required at work. This article discusses some quick solutions to ease the pain of returning to work after time out enjoying what the rest of the world has to offer. STEPS: Accept the importance of bei...
1. Stop sleeping late. Although you may be tempted to do so, sleeping the morning away will rob you of valuable time to get out there and make the most of your weekend. In fact, it will end up interfering with your sleep schedule during the rest of the week, making you even more exhausted. If you’re really tired, just take a short power nap during the day instead. 2. Stop work...
Contraception Where can I get contraception? Which method of contraception suits me? Whatever questions you have about getting and using contraception, this guide can help. It aims to give practical information to everyone who wants to know more about contraception, including teenagers; women in their 20s, 30s and 40s; and anyone with a question about the method they use or are thinking...
What is a food allergy? Genuine food allergy is rare; about 2% of the population (and 8% of children under the age of three) are affected. A food allergy is a rapid and potentially serious response to a food by your immune system. It can trigger classic allergy symptoms such as a rash, wheezing and itching. The most common food allergies among adults are to fish and shellfish and nuts – i...