Stress can be good for immune system
June 22nd, 2012 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Stress is bad for you -- you've heard it a thousand times. But it can be good for your immune system, says a study.
Short-term stress, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Chronic stress clouds thinking, memory
March 11th, 2012 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 11 (IANS) Being subject to chronic stress not only clouds your thinking but also impairs memory, new research says.
It uncovered a neural (brain cell) mechanism that directly ... Read more...
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Gene that makes men aggressive found
March 8th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 8 (IANS) The "macho" gene which makes men behave more aggressively than women under stress has been discovered.They say this one gene could explain why men have a ... Read more...
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Moderate exercise can stave off cold, cough
January 6th, 2012 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Regular moderate exercise can stave off the risk of common cold, but running marathons can make you more susceptible to such infections.
Upper respiratory tract infections ... Read more...
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Hips don’t lie: Scientists
November 14th, 2011 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 14 (IANS) Your hips could reveal your innermost secrets -- details about your mood, your health and even if you are telling lies.Rory Wilson, professor of aquatic biology ... Read more...
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Stress drives appetite and obesity
August 14th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 14 (IANS) Scientists have figured out why stress triggers appetite, which could be instrumental in causing obesity.
Normally, the brain produces neurotransmitters (chemicals facilitating intercellular communication) called endocannabinoids ... Read more...
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Stress may aggravate Alzheimer’s risk
May 27th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 27 (IANS) Don't strees yourself too much, else an increased release of stress hormones could trigger Alzheimer's disease, to go by new research based on mice.Scientists from the ... Read more...
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Stressed moms-to-be more likely to have unruly kids
May 8th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 8 (IANS) Pregnant moms who are stressed are more likely to have unruly, short-tempered kids, thanks to the presence of stress hormones in their wombs.
The research, which ... Read more...
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Stress, depression linked to shorter survival in cancer patients
April 29th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Till date, the biological mechanisms behind stress affecting tumour's ability to grow and spread in cancer patients were not well understood.Now, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center find ... Read more...
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How anti-depressants create brain cell
April 13th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13 (ANI): Scientists have finally discovered how anti-depressants make new brain cells, which could help researchers develop better and more efficient drugs to combat depression.The study by scientists from the ... Read more...
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Elevated levels of sodium blunt body’s natural response to stress
April 6th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 6 (ANI): New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) shows that elevated levels of sodium blunt the body's natural responses to stress by inhibiting stress hormones that would otherwise ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
April Fool Day’s pranks are good for your heart
April 1st, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 1 (ANI): A new study has suggested that April Fools' tricks like sitting on a whoopie cushion or hot sauce in your food, are an opportunity to improve your health. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Frightened birds’ wings grow faster and longer
March 26th, 2011 - 4:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 26 (ANI): Researchers have found that female birds exposed to predators while ovulating produce smaller offspring than unexposed females.Their study also showed that the chicks may be smaller, but their ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Wearable’ PET scanner may help study brain function in moving animals
March 14th, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 14 (ANI): Studying brain function and behaviour in fully awake, moving animals may soon be possible thanks to a new 'wearable,' portable PET scanner developed for rats.Scientists from the U.S. ... Read more...
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Here’s how being in love can keep you healthy
February 8th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Is love powerful enough to lower one's blood pressure, reduce depression and speed the healing of an injury? Well, science says, yes it is!"Our relationships help us cope ... Read more...
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Establish healthy traditions to keep winter blues at bay
January 19th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): Avoiding workouts, staying indoors and overindulging in foods usually leave many of us depressed during the winter months.Now, researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have suggested that people ... Read more...
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Step up activities to keep winter blues away
January 19th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) Staying indoors or overeating leave most people feeling cheated during the winter months.University of Missouri-Columbia researchers suggest trying out activities and habits that promote health with spouses, friends ... Read more...
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Depression in mums ups stress hormones in babies
December 10th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): A University of Michigan-led study has found that babies born to depressed mums have higher levels of stress hormones, as well as with other neurological and behavioural differences."The ... Read more...
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Dieting tempts you into eating junk food
December 1st, 2010 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 1 (IANS) When the going gets tough for dieters, junk food becomes all the more tempting.Experiments suggest rapid weight loss alters the way the brain handles stress. This means ... Read more...
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Even birds have personalities
November 30th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): It is well known that animals have personalities, but it may come as a surprise to many to learn that birds also do.For instance, individual birds vary ... Read more...
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Binge drinking ‘ups future depression risk in teens’
November 16th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Researchers have warned that binge-drinking teenagers are more likely to have mood disorders such as anxiety and depression in adulthood.Researchers at the Loyola University Health System have found ... Read more...
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Forced birth may cause emotional problems for babies
November 4th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 4 (IANS) Babies born with the help of forceps or a suction cup are more likely to have emotional problems, a study has revealed.Forceps or a suction cup is ... Read more...
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Babies born by caesarean ‘are calmer’
November 4th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 4 (ANI): A Chinese research has revealed that babies born by caesarean are calmer and more peaceful as compared to babies born normally.Researchers said that babies who are born through ... Read more...
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Scientists discover ‘clock protein’ that regulates circadian rhythms
October 21st, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): A new research has demonstrated how the brain chemical dopamine regulates the rhythms of daily behaviour, which may have impact on activity and sleep patterns in Parkinson's disease.Concordia ... Read more...
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Memory booster pill for the elderly in the offing
October 13th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 13 (IANS) A pill that prevents forgetfulness among the elderly is being developed by British doctors.The drug, aimed at treating absent-mindedness rather than brain diseases, has been tested on animals, ... Read more...
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Dieters ‘more likely to develop cancer, diabetes’
September 19th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 19 (ANI): The next time you plan to go on dieting, think twice, as scientists have found that people who diet are more likely to develop cancer, diabetes and other ... Read more...
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High stress may delay pregnancy
August 12th, 2010 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 12 (ANI): High stress levels can delay pregnancy, a scientific study has found.Researchers at Oxford University measured stress hormones in women planning a baby naturally and found the most stressed ... Read more...
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Sex is good for your brain
July 31st, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 31 (ANI): A study on rats has suggested that sex apparently can help the brain grow.The research also showed that sexually active rodents were less anxious than virgins.The study by ... Read more...
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Forests really do have healing touch
July 24th, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 24 (ANI): The next time someone says "hug a tree", go ahead and do it, as forests - and other natural, green settings - certainly have some healing effects on ... Read more...
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New drugs could make cancer ops more successful
July 22nd, 2010 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 22 (ANI): A new clinical approach could make cancer operations more successful.Cancer surgery weakens a body's immune system and stress hormones exacerbate the problem - leading to recurrence of cancer ... Read more...
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Sea lamprey research provides insight into stress hormones’ evolution
July 20th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 20 (ANI): Researchers at Michigan State University have, for the first time, identified a stress hormone in the sea lamprey, using the 500 million-year-old species as a model to understand ... Read more...
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Socializing ‘can help fight cancer’
July 9th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 9 (ANI): A new study has suggested that living in an environment rich with physical, mental and social stimulation - a setting that causes mild stress - might by itself ... Read more...
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Abusive mothering leads to increased stress among kids
June 22nd, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 22 (ANI): In a mouse model, researchers have demonstrated how abuse at the hands of mother at a young age, could aggravate the impact of stress hormones in offspring.Dr. Regina ... Read more...
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Getting angry good for health: Study
June 2nd, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 2 (IANS) It may contradict common wisdom but getting angry is good for health. The emotion reduces the negative impact of stress, says a new study.
According to the study, anger ... Read more...
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Boring household not good for pregnant women: Study
June 1st, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 1 (IANS) A new research suggests that "boring and repetitive" household chores raises the odds of giving birth prematurely.
Exercise, however, is good for both mother and unborn child. Dailymail.co.uk ... Read more...
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