According to the findings of a new study by the experts of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, modern men are at up to 50 per cent higher risks of suffering from such condition as memory loss, which can lead to very serious health problems like mild cognitive  impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease (dementia) and so on. Experts claim that aging is linked to more memory loss in men, as well as to more speedy loss of some brain skills like planning, judgement, remembering things, or performing easy day-to-day tasks. These findings were recently published in the medical online journal Neurology. Read the rest of this entry »

Suffering from daily anxiety and stress is normal. It’s a natural reaction to the negative things that you encounter every day. But when that stress starts to impact your life it can be a problem. If you feel stress every day at work or home, chances are it is affecting your quality of life, and unless you can relieve the stress you’ll be unable to enjoy many of life’s enjoyable activities. Read the rest of this entry »

There are over 1 million people on earth affected by type 2 diabetes, and the sad fact is: a great deal of them do not even known that they are suffering from this health condition. Certainly, if type 2 diabetes is not properly controlled or treated, the risks of having a heart attack, go blind or even lose a leg are increased. Improperly treated type 2 diabetes is a reason why every year about 24 thousand people in the UK lose their lives. Such options as medications and a healthy diet are the most effective ways to manage diabetes, and also it is very important to master a proper weight management techniques. Read the rest of this entry »

For centuries, women have been having a tendency to over-report their health problems and go to doctors much more often than men, and even when a woman feels a little sick she prefers to visit her health care specialist to be sure that she receives professional medical help. Today’s women report much more diseases and illnesses, and the scientists are sure that women are really more sick than men, turning into a real ‘sicker sex’. In particular, according to the findings of a group of scientists of the Public Health Agency of Barcelona, women suffer from an increased rates of chronic diseases and especially disturbing health conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

Regular physical activities are essential and crucial for preventing a great deal of serious diseases and health conditions. At that, many of us fail to do exercises, thinking that 10-15 minutes of jogging or swimming will not help improve our health. This idea is incorrect and, according to the findings of a recent study,  even 1 minute of active exercises a day (like performing short cycle sprints, active jogging and so on) can substantially lower our risks of suffering from such serious and quite common disease as type 2 diabetes. Moreover, there are chances that such  short active physical activities can assist even in treating diabetes (though more studies on this point are necessary). Read the rest of this entry »

There are many factors that contribute to increasing the risks of modern people to suffer from various types of cancer. The scientists say that nearly a half of cancer cases are caused by wrong choices we make in our life. According to the findings of a recent study, about 40 per cent of cancers are actually caused exceptionally by our habits and lifestyle, including, first of all, such bad habits as smoking or drinking alcoholic drinks, as well as eating wrong things on a regular basis. The report about this study conducted by a group of British scientists, was recently published in the British Journal of Cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking younger and feeling younger is a dream of the most of people. Fortunately, modern anti-aging technologies including cosmetic surgeries and effective skin care procedures, modern trends for healthy lifestyle, today’s communication and entertainment opportunities, as well as many other factors, contribute greatly to making it easier for us to stay young in our mind and body. However, there are certain issues which have more importance than others. Below, check out the list of 5 very easy and effective tactics for everyone who is dreaming about feeling and looking younger. Read the rest of this entry »