Aging, like death, is an unfortunate certainty! There are much more involved in aging than just grey hair or wrinkles. Gerontologists (scientists who study aging) are of the opinion that aging and the rate of aging (individuals age at different rates) result from the interaction of many lifelong influences, such
The brain is not only an extraordinary system, but also immensely flexible and adaptable. The way in which cells in the brain and other parts of the nervous system can adapt to change serves important functions in the brain, such as learning, the forming and retrieving of memory, or responding
Sleep on it – in the morning you will know what to do: We often wrestle with a problem or cannot make up our minds about a decision to be taken, then decide to sleep on it. The next morning, we usually have clarity on what to do. But how
Throughout the ages, dreams have had special significance for people. You may not remember most of your dreams, but everyone spends about two hours per night dreaming. The brain does not switch off when you go to sleep, but it is highly active during certain parts of the night, especially
As natural sugar is high in calories and a high intake can lead to weight gain, many people switch to artificial sweeteners, which are made from synthetic chemicals that give a sweet taste without the calories. As artificial sweeteners are 200 times or more sweeter than sugar, much less is
A good night’s sleep is just as important for your health as healthy eating and a daily exercise routine. Like food and water, sleep is essential for survival, no wonder we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep every night and less
A healthy colon is a smooth tube-like structure that is internally lined by a layer of epithelial (surface) cells. The walls of the colon contain muscles, along with many small penetrating arteries that pass through the muscular wall of the colon to carry blood to the inner layer of epithelial
While high blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the latest research findings also highlight the negative effects of high blood pressure on cognitive function in the brain, as well as the importance of accurate blood pressure measurements. Higher than normal blood pressure, also known as hypertension,
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. The World Health Organization lists ischaemic heart disease as the number one cause of death in the world, followed by stroke in a distant second place. Ischaemic heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, describes the build-up of plaque (fatty material)
Salt, just like sugar, is an inexpensive way to make food taste good. One often observes people sprinkling salt over their food before tasting it, and some researchers suggest that the high consumption of salt is a habit, or even an addiction, learnt in childhood. Many popular foods and snacks
