Drinking green tea improves working memory
Green tea has been linked to many other health benefits including the risk of developing cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This research was conducted at the University Hospital of Basel Switzerland and led by Professors Christoph Beglinger and Stefan Borgwardt. Native to China and India,... read more »
Researchers successfully treat brain tumor with sound waves
Washington – For the very first time, Swiss researchers have successfully treated a part of a recurring glioma tumor non-invasively using focused sound waves. The procedure was conducted at the Focused Ultrasound Center of University Children’s Hospital using InSightec’s Exablate... read more »
Dark chocolate may help prevent obesity, diabetes
Ingredients in dark chocolate may help ward off obesity and type-2 diabetes, according to a new study. A particular type of antioxidant in cocoa can prevent excess weight gain and even lower blood sugar levels, scientists at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute have found. Researchers Andrew P... read more »
Heart responds differently to exercise in men and women
Washington – Researchers have said that the formula for peak exercise heart rate that doctors have used for decades to diagnose heart conditions may be flawed as it does not account for differences between men and women. The simple formula of “220 minus age” has been widely used... read more »
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Slowing down eating speed reduces hunger
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Healthy? Check heart rhythm to avoid stroke
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