A large study published in 2010, involving more than 800,000 men, indicated that taking a type of blood-pressure lowering drug called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) could lower the risk of developing and help prevent dementia by up to 50% compared with other … Continue reading
A recent large-scale study into poor health in the UK published by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has shown that a high percentage of the burden of disease in the UK is caused by conditions that could be … Continue reading
According to a recent study, chewing gum can help concentration! Findings published in the British Journal of Psychology, from a study by Kate Morgan and colleagues at Cardiff University, showed that chewing gum can help people to stay focused for longer … Continue reading
Do you suffer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? If you do, you might be pleased to know that recent research findings indicate that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) may be caused by a virus (XMRV, Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus). As a … Continue reading
A major study has found that versions of four different genes increase the chances of developing five psychiatric disorders: autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. The study into mental health conditions, reported in medical journal … Continue reading
A survey conducted in the South-East of England has revealed that more than 75% of people in Britain drink more than the recommended daily limit. The research, performed at University College London and published online recently, aimed to show what … Continue reading
Is our life expectancy increasing? A new study by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock, Germany says it is! Ok, so that’s not to say that people in their seventies should start acting like people in their … Continue reading