Health

1. Skipping warm-up totally Skipping a warm-up may be tempting, but don’t do it. A warm-up will raise the body temperature via an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure and loosen tissu...

I get blisters in the same place at the angle of my mouth 2-3 times a year. They are painful and take more than a week to heal. It looks like you have cold sores. These are infections caused by the H...

People who have never tried intense interval training might be surprised to find that the workouts can be more appealing than they anticipate, according to a new study of people’s emotional reac...

It is impossible for doctors to remember the details of all the patients they see during a day. Yet, some patients stand out. In my case, it was a young woman with schizophrenia, a severe mental illne...

The right time to brush your teeth is after dinner? Yes and no. Some foods that are high on carbohydrates and sugars, such as soda, bread or cookies, cause certain bacteria in your mouth that can att...

With increased dependence on technology, no avenue for outdoor activity and a typical teenage tendency to revolt against anything regimented, physical fitness is the last thing on the mind of a teenag...

Looking into a mirror and realising that you are losing hair is depressing at any age. The density of hair might become less all over the head or it may begin to thin at the front, sides and crown (ma...

Is it better for our bodies to work out at certain times of day? A new study of exercise timing and metabolic health suggests that, at least for some people, the answer is a qualified yes. The study, ...

Body positivity is everywhere, along with self love and self care. Before that we had body negativity, which never actually went away. It’s a fundamental state with many of us, not cured by body...

Losing excess weight is good at any age. But dropping a few kilos after 50 may be especially beneficial because of several reasons, especially for women: 1. Lower risk of dementia Obesity at 50 was ...