By Jasminee Sahoye With the switch to daylight saving time, the annual ritual of setting the clocks forward one hour in the run-up to Spring, a recent study found that losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep per day on weekdays can have long-term consequences on your body weight and metabolism. “While previous studies […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A recent study suggests that a simple way to lower the risk of dying from a heart attack is to eat nuts. Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the Shanghai Cancer Institute found that peanut and nut consumption was associated with fewer deaths among low-income and racially diverse populations, especially from heart disease. “Nuts […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A recent study found that postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages were more likely to develop the most common type of endometrial cancer compared with women who did not use sugar-sweetened drinks. The study published in a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research states the postmenopausal women who drank high […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Scientists in Ireland have discovered that digested coconut oil attacks the bacteria that cause tooth decay. They say it’s a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products. The team from Athlone Institute of Technology tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural state and coconut oil […]
By Jasminee Sahoye As the frigid weather continues and more people come down with colds, a Yale University study indicates cold air could make you more susceptible to catching cold and that the virus reproduces better in cooler temperatures. However, cold air does not cause colds and what causes a cold is exposure to a […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A popular confectionery associated with Valentine’s Day, dark chocolate has some good health benefits, according to scientists. They have discovered that dark chocolate helps restore flexibility to arteries while also preventing white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels. Both arterial stiffness and white blood cell adhesion are known […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A condiment in Asian cuisine also used by many in the Caribbean, soy sauce – known as tamari – has a range of nutritional benefits. But researchers have found that one teaspoon serving of this dark, savory sauce has 335 milligrams of sodium, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database. While sodium […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Sitting for a long period could have adverse medical effects according to a study review by experts in Canada published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. It says the amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and death, regardless […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Research shows that flexible work arrangements may reduce stress because employees working flexibly are more satisfied with their jobs, more satisfied with their lives and experience better work-family balance. Overall, employees who have a high work-life fit fare much better than employees who have moderate or low levels of work-life fit. They […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Research shows that flexible work arrangements may reduce stress because employees working flexibly are more satisfied with their jobs, more satisfied with their lives and experience better work-family balance. Overall, employees who have a high work-life fit fare much better than employees who have moderate or low levels of work-life fit. They […]
