October issue of Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research magazine features the findings of American scientists about suntan health impacts. They reveal that any suntan whether you get it from the sun or in a tanning salon is harmful for our health and may cause various illnesses, from premature skin aging to the skin cancer. Continue reading »

Elizabeth Hurley is launching a line of low-fat organic food. The actress-model focuses on low-fat food because she is sure that would help in prevention of breast cancer. Elizabeth Hurley set up her own Breast Cancer Research Foundation after her grandmother died from this disease. According to Foundation, breast cancer is detected in one woman every two and a half minutes in the US. Continue reading »

Researchers at Monell Chemical Senses Center, USA, discovered new taste sensation. It turned out that along with basic sensations of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, we are able to detect a taste of calcium. Experimenting on rats, the scientists found two receptors (CaSR and Tas1r3) that are involved in tasting calcium in food. Continue reading »

Sitting with your back straight can be bad for your health, according to the claim made by Canadian scientists. A study conducted by radiologist Waseem Amir Bashir and his colleagues from the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Alberta Hospital, Canada, showed that when the person sits with the back straight (so that the angle between the thighs and the trunk is about 90 degrees), this position can eventually lead to experiencing some pain. Continue reading »

You’ve certainly heard so many beliefs about manicure, such as: remove your nail polish time to time to let your nails breathe; or nail polish remover containing acetone is very harmful for the nails; or eating plenty of gelatin makes your nails especially strong and healthy. But all these statements are just myths. Let’s break these and other myths about how to make nails look nice and healthy. Continue reading »

Maintaining good eyesight throughout life is challenging. Right diet will make the task easier, for example, if you add some avocado, spinach or beans to your daily diet. Having perfect eyesight in youth doesn’t mean you will be able to see as clearly when you become a senior citizen. 30% of seniors worldwide 65 years of age suffer from eyesight diseases. This figure goes up to 50% among people 80 years of age. While some diseases can be cured, the others can cause blindness. Continue reading »

Honey is well known for its various healthy properties. But scientists could not even imagine that this common folk remedy is in fact that effective. Canadian researchers discovered that honey can destroy the bacterium which brings about chronic runny nose. The effectiveness of this remedy in some cases even surpassed the one of antibiotics. Continue reading »

Young people struggle against the lack of independency, while elderly - from the idea of approaching of death. But the ones who go through the hardest times are, as scientists believe, those “over 40“. Moreover, the peak of this crisis takes place around the age of 44. Earlier studies in this area showed that psychological health of the person does not depend on the person’s age. Yet, specialists from University of Warwick, Dartmouth College in the U.S. opposed those results. Continue reading »

Grey hair is a common sign of aging. Our hair turns grey because the pigment cells in the hair die. As a rule, we go grey gradually. The color of hair changes from grey when there is still some pigment in hair to silvery white when pigment disappears completely. Stresses at any age may cause premature grey hair. It suggests that our nervous system plays role in the pigment formation. Continue reading »

While most people still think of salt as a health threat, researchers heap praise on it because they discovered that reasonable consumption of salt is actually healthy. Here are some rehabilitating facts. Fists, salt provides essential natrium, chlorine as well as potassium, magnesium and iodine. Second, salted water is the most effective remedy for infected wounds. These wound healing powers are explained by antibacterial content of salt. Here are more healthy facts about salt. Continue reading »

Those days, when millions of people spend most of their day in front of computer and pressure on the eyes is really extreme, it is time to listen to the medics’ advices. And what they recommend is consumption of fatty fish at least once a week – they claim that by doing so we can prevent development of eye illnesses when we get old. Continue reading »

If it were not for the elevators, people would be much healthier. The fact was discovered by Swedish scientists. They piled up on scientific evidence supporting that stair climbing is great for our health. Researches encourage those with a sedentary lifestyle not to take the elevator at all. Continue reading »

Egyptian scientists for the umpteenth time refuted the widespread belief that smoking hookah is less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Let me remind you that tobacco smoke in the hookah was formerly believed to be less harmful than the one coming from cigarettes. It was argued that the smoke in hookah undergoes water filtration and cools down before reaching the smoker’s lungs. Continue reading »

On average, each person uses nine hygiene products daily that contain 126 various ingredients in total. While existing safety tests can show if the products cause flushed skin, rash or itching, their long-term effect on our health and environment remains unknown. So-called “cocktail effect” is the major reason for concern. Every day we apply many toxins of different nature to our skin, and nobody can say for sure if they won’t harm our health in future. Continue reading »

If you think working the night shift is safe to your health, you make a mistake. In fact, experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) classify night work as carcinogen. WHO is officially announcing their findings as early as in December of this year. The organization is also going to insist on putting night shift jobs on the list of perceived carcinogens. Continue reading »

Recently, scientists have found why we close our eyes when kissing. Kissing is already known to be beneficial to one’s health, but it’s difficult to say how kisses actually influence our health state. Medical professionals argue that kissing in not only pleasure but also an effective remedy against many diseases. Continue reading »

Many people can’t think of their working day without a cup of coffee. Coffee is both tasty and healthy. Some people believe coffee is harmful, for example, to their cardiovascular system. New studies, however, have proven otherwise. The question is what prevails in coffee – advantages or disadvantages? And how can we harness the benefits of this tasty beverage and minimize its negative effects? Continue reading »

American scientists discovered that living in a megalopolis is far more harmful than smoking. The negative health impact of urban air is equal to smoking of 300 cigarettes per day. Experts at the Louisiana State University found free radicals in polluted air. These radicals are harmful to the lungs and can cause cancer of different organs in healthy people without their having other disease risk factors. Continue reading »

Beauty is just about physical symmetry, British scientists say. By means of modern devises, they measured 24 parts of the body in a large group of people. Among these parts were breast and hip diameter, elbow and shoulder joints and the other spots. Continue reading »

Despite the fact that condoms are publicly available, people very often disregard this contraception method. According to a research done by Durex in 2003, the Chinese have the highest tendency to have sex with a new partner without the use of condoms (70%), the next are the Czechs (58%) and the British (34%). The French take the greatest care of their sexual safety - only 9% are ready to risk their sexual health. Here are some interesting facts about condoms you didn’t know. Continue reading »

We have already heard so many bad things about the harm that sun and tanning do to our health, yet we should not hide from the sun completely. Scientists from Albert Einstein Medical College, USA, have found, that sun deficiency shortens our life. So, is sun an enemy or a friend? Continue reading »

In Great Britain one of the largest pharmacological companies is preparing the release of a new, extra strong drug against cold. Specialists state, that this drug not only can help you forget about running nose for a couple of hours but can also prevent the development of various infections which can become dangerous for asthmatics. Continue reading »

Flip-flops are very popular in summer. Although walking in flip-flops may endanger healthy legs. The scientists at Auburn University, Alabama, reported the health risks associated with flip-flops after they had videoed and examined in details the motions of 39 volunteers wearing flip-flops. Continue reading »

The scientists have recently discovered that it is unhealthy and even dangerous to sleep for 9 hours or even more every night. As it turns out, prolonged sleep increases stroke risks for those women who already had menopause. 93 thousand women across US participated in the study. Only 5% of the women aged 79 reported to sleep 9 hours or more every night. The results of the study showed that the stroke risk in those women exceeds the risk undergone by women who sleep 7 hours per night by 60-70%. Continue reading »

Although we have to wash our hair quite often, by far not everyone knows how to do this procedure correctly. Note that correct hair cleansing is very important since the health of your hair and its attractiveness depend on this process in the first place. Your hair will lose its beauty, if you fail to remove the coating covering it completely. Dust, dirt and remainders of various hair products make up this coating. When it is constantly present, your hair will look dull and unhealthy. Hence, you should follow some rules when washing your hair; the tips, which can help your hair shine with health. Continue reading »

We often try to buy only the food which will be good for our health as we try to improve our health state: muesli for breakfast instead of toast with sausages, yogurt instead of chocolate pudding, and juice instead of cola. But as it turns out, not all foods which may seem to be healthy are really so. For instance, muesli, yogurt, and juices are not only good for you, but hide some harm for the body as well. Continue reading »

Most people choose cotton bedclothes, as they believe, this natural fabric is the best to sleep on, but it turns out that the healthiest sleep is the one on silky bedclothes. When human body comes into contact with it, the level of haemoglobin in the blood is rising; as a result, the cells of the body oxygenate and the immunity goes up. Continue reading »

Doctors insist on the notion that the health of hair depends on the blood circulation and on the diet. Also it depends on the wellbeing of thyroid, liver and the level of stress. It does not matter if you already suffer from hair loss or just want to prevent it, these tips from the professionals will come handy anyway. Continue reading »

It turns out that those who practice heavy exercise loads daily have a shorter lifespan. It happens because during exercising they inhale a large amount of oxygen; as a result, early aging of their cells is taking place. The fact, that intensive exercising speed up the aging of a human body, was identified by the doctors of Valencia municipal hospital. Continue reading »

Overtime work is a pretty widespread occurrence. Some stay at work for a longer time, some take their work home and spend those precious hours not on family, domestic chores or rest, but on work. But is it worth? Is the money you receive for it worth the time you spend and your health, that may get worse because of overtime work? Let’s find out, what effect overtime work has on one’s health. Continue reading »

They say not for nothing that a pregnant woman should be taken well care of and her caprices must be indulged. British scientists believe that depression during pregnancy slows down the child’s intellectual growth and development. Probability of such defects grows by extra 34% comparing to the moms with normal psychological well-being. During pregnancy try not to take to heart small issues and avoid any situations which can make you feel nervous. Continue reading »

An open letter from 20 leading medics on the proper use of mobile phones has been published. Their appeal to use the cell phones less is addressed to everybody. It’s said in the letter, that these days there are no data proving that cellular communication don’t affect health. This is why the scientists recommend to follow the 10 rules of mobile phone use. According to them, this is going to reduce the risk of a whole range of diseases. Continue reading »

The chewing gum has become so useful these days. People chew it, when they want their breath to be fresh, when they’re nervous, after meals, even when they’re hungry. It stimulates digestion after the food intake, it has so many different pleasant tastes: fruits, cola and mint. Many of us like chewing the gum. But it can be bad for your health in some situations. When? Continue reading »

It’s really difficult to do without deodorants, especially in summer, when it’s so hot. Although a recent study conducted by British scientists has shown, that every woman is probably going to make a choice soon: either using the deodorant or her own health, as the use of these cosmetic products may increase the risk of breast cancer. Continue reading »

Why taking pills, when you can’t fall asleep? They have a whole range of side effects. It has been recently found, that there’s a better way to cure insomnia without taking sedatives. Regular aerobics classes can help reduce anxiety and even get rid of insomnia. As for me, besides playing badminton, I do step aerobics at least once a week and after it I get a nice face color and a perfect mood, which makes me so efficient in work – just like nothing else. So, I would recommend aerobics as an antidepressant, too. Continue reading »