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CT scans are better at predicting a middle-aged person's risk for a heart disease, such as a heart attack, than genetics, reports a new study from the Northwestern University, USA. Currently, conventional measures of risk-factor levels,…

Depending on the size and scope of your garden, there are several things you can do on a weekly basis to keep it in good condition. Prune – First, make sure you're cutting back overgrown plants. Pruning will help encourage new growth,…

When choosing kitchen colours, it’s important to consider the size and layout of your space, as well as the materials and appliances you plan to use. Lighter colours will make a small room appear larger, while darker shades can add drama…

It’s not an ingredient that immediately comes to mind as a traditional remedy, but chicken eggs have been used in a surprising number of cures and treatments in various folk medicine systems throughout the ages. Traditional Chinese Medicine…

A new study from the Tulane University, USA, has found that some commonly consumed beverages contain levels of toxic metals that exceed drinking water standards. Researchers found that when the commonly-found beverages, like single and…

Cayenne has been a culinary and medicinal staple since Christopher Columbus first introduced it to the Old World. It is a popular spice used in many different regional styles of cooking, but it has also been used medicinally for thousands…

International research, published in the journal ‘Computers in Human Behavior’, says that even when you’re viewing art online, it can bring significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing. The study has also…

Sage has been used in food and medicines since ancient times. Historical records show it was cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and widely used throughout the Middle Ages. Amongst other uses, it was prized as a diuretic and an aid…

Deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, can act as a ‘cognitive reserve factor’ that may increase resilience against a protein in the brain called beta-amyloid, which is linked to memory loss caused by dementia, says new research…

When it comes to staying safe and healthy in the garden, correct storage of your garden equipment is crucial. Not only will storing your garden equipment properly ensure your safety but it can also make gardening more pleasurable,…

If you want to cut your household bills or save for a special occasion, a good place to find extra cash is by cutting costs in your kitchen. Here are some easy tips you can try today to make your money go further in the kitchen: Batch…

The Chinese practice of Feng Shui dates back thousands of years. As a philosophical system, it emphasises the placement and orientation of buildings and their contents to maximise harmony with nature and to promote prosperity and health.…

While western doctors often feel your pulse to assess its rate and strength, Ayurvedic practice of Nadi Pariksha takes this to a deeper degree of understanding. The practitioner ‘reads’ your radial pulse at the wrist, using three fingers,…

Both cluster headache and migraine have strong links to the circadian system, the internal clock that regulates body processes, according to a meta-analysis published in the journal of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy…

Adaptogens are natural substances that help the body adapt to stress, says a modern theory derived from Russian experiments in the mid-20th century. However, the concept is hundreds, or possibly thousands, of years older. Herbs and plants…

Who can assess and diagnose cardiac function best after reading an echocardiogram: Artificial intelligence (AI) or a sonographer? According to researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, AI has proved to be superior in assessing and…

Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want to use a 3D printer…

If you’d like to see a greater variety of birds in your garden, why not introduce a nest box? Not only will you be able to enjoy a great display of different garden birds but you’ll be also helping bird species to find suitable homes in our…

When it comes to cooking, there is lots of advice that gets repeated time and time again. But often, these snippets of wisdom are based on tradition rather than science. Here’s busting a few common kitchen myths: Adding salt makes water…

In the 17th century Englishman Sir Kenelm Digby, a state-sponsored pirate, compiler of recipes, a collector of antiques, and dabbler in philosophy and alchemy, science and magic, food and flavours, developed the idea of the 'powder of…

Notwithstanding previously contradictory results, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found a steady link between higher happiness and more money. The research suggests that for most people larger incomes are associated…

All ancient civilisations believed in the medicinal properties of roots, stems, flowers, fruits and barks of different trees. Some of the plants used for curing illness were considered magical. One such plant was Mandrake. The…

Adding to the growing body of evidence on sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, new research published in the ‘American Journal of Preventive Medicine’ finds significant links between three measures of sleep disturbance and the risk…

Ancient Babylonian and Sumerian physicians were also magicians, who often prescribed strange cures to their patients. If someone complained of their habit of grinding their teeth, the physician-magician would ask him to sleep with a human…

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as ‘forever chemicals’. In a new study, fluorinated…

Take a break from merely trimming your garden, and transform it into a mini wildflower meadow; or then mix-and-match natural landscapes alongside more formal schemes by including a wildflower feature. Wildflower meadows not only look…

Ever feel like you’re stuck when it comes to your kitchen habits? Are you bored of serving the same old dishes week in, week out? Well, if you want to shake up your routine and your taste buds, here are seven ways you can add a touch of…

A study published in ‘Molecular Biology and Evolution’ shows that some genetic features associated with Psoriasis, Crohn’s disease and other aspects of human health are ancient, predating the evolution of Neanderthals and Denisovans as also…

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists at the University of…

Scientists have identified the first creature to reproduce sexually - a primitive fish that lived in Scottish freshwater lakes over 385 million years ago. Before then, it was all about spawning. When Professor John Long from Flinders…