There are things that we can’t express through the use of words. Non verbal communication, which is often associated with body language, gestures and facial expressions, could tell whether a person finds another to be attractive or not. Which body shapes do most people find attractive? Although magazines and TV shows suggest that being thin i
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Athletes from across the world began arriving to the UK for the much awaited, 2012 Summer Olympic Games to be held in London. Transitioning to Non-Sports Career Being known for their strong sense of patience and determination, one would assume that athletes are more likely to succeed in life after their sporting careers. However, this isn’t a
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People exercise for many reasons. And whatever it is, the result is clear – an improved health. Exercising is among the most effective weight loss solutions which have also been proven to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other serious health problems. Exercising and Cholesterol Researchers have long been trying to
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You might have heard about drug, alcohol, and nicotine addiction for so many times. How about sugar addiction? According to some experts, sugar is not only addictive, it is also becomes toxic when your body absorbs too much of it. Why? Is there such thing as sugar addiction? You might be one of those who can’t live a day without having a slic
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In a new study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, experts observed that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) benefited from undergoing weekly stress management program. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, also known as ‘encephalomyelitis disseminata’ was first described by Jean Martin Cha
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Do you ever wonder why some people are much more resilient to life’s difficulties that no matter what kind of problems are thrown on them, they manage to stay strong? On her book entitled ‘Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain: How to Retrain Your Brain to Overcome Pessimism and Achieve a More Positive Outlook’, Elaine Fox, a visiting research pro
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Most people spend about thirty minutes sitting while taking their breakfast, another thirty minutes or more in the car, and eight hours sitting in their desk. Add two hours on the couch while watching TV or reading a book. Feels good? Well, this lifestyle can take away plenty of years off your life, a new study suggests. Sitting less than 3 hours a
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Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), which is native to America has been used for both culinary and medical purposes, for a very long time. It is an evergreen shrub related to bilberry, huckleberry, and blueberry. In the UK, it is used to treat a variety of diseases including stomach ache, loss of appetite, scurvy, and blood disorders. There are
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When presented with a series of visual stimuli in a rapid succession, a person often fails to recognise some of the objects presented. Psychologists call this phenomenon ‘attentional blink’. But even if it is hard, the brain can be trained to improve its ability to retain attention, a new study suggests. Attention is a crucial part of th
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The order of birth is among the many things that we don’t have control of. Just like our gender, our date of birth, and our parents. And what is more surprising is that these things we sometimes called ‘innate’ are those that play a big role to our personality. How is your personality affected by your birth order? Some people say
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