As the New Year gets under way, most people are likely to have broken their resolutions, including the decision to lose weight – one of the most popular. Can training your mind help? According to clinical psychologists one of the best ways to lose weight is to develop consistent habits, and one way to do […]
Cosmetic or plastic surgery is now a multi million pound industry with the major proportion of those getting work done being female. However an increasing number of men are now plumping for tummy tucks and face lifts for all sorts of reasons from self improvement to giving them an edge in job hunting. But while […]
Infertility is a serious problem for many people. While scientists are now more aware of the main reasons behind the medical condition, they can be surprised nevertheless. For example, it seems that too much exercise can affect a woman’s ability to conceive. Strange as it may seem this is what one woman was told when […]
If only you could take a tablet to stop hair falling out. That’s possibly one response for those suffering from alopecia or other hair loss disorders. It seems their prayers may be about to be answered. A drug firm based in India called Dr. Reddys has seemingly done just that. Called Finasteride the drug is […]
Insurance experts are suggesting that anyone in the UK who is looking to buy private health insurance should look at smaller operators. The big four insurance suppliers in Britain are AxA PPP, Bupa, Aviva and PruHealth, and together they account for 99% of private health insurance cover. However, some experts believe that this does not […]
Arguments over abortion in the USA do not seem to weakening. If anything they are probably set to get worse in the coming year. That said a judge in the USA state of Georgia came firmly down on the side of the pro-abortion lobby in a recent pronouncement. A law that prohibited abortions in the […]
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning over misleading adverts promoting laser eye surgery. It seems the FDA feels that promotional material issued relating to LASIK surgery is insufficient in giving consumers information about potential risks. While LASIK surgery is generally safe, it is known not to be suitable for everyone. […]
For those suffering with a serious spinal injury, it can be hard to know where to turn for support in coping with such a devastating and life-changing event. Around 1,200 people are paralysed with a spinal injury every year; many of these people will become full-time wheelchair users. As well as the obvious physical obstacles […]
Afghanistan has undergone many traumatic experiences, from the war with Russia in the 1980s, to the years of Taliban rule, not forgetting the turmoil since the Twin Towers bombing. The people have also suffered health wise. In fact, it is now recognised that the health issues facing Afghan people are, for want of a better […]
With the trend for using applications on mobile devices growing at an unprecedented rate, it would be rather surprising if there weren’t such apps related to health and fitness. But can these apps help people lose weight? It seems improbable, but apparently recent research has found a connection. Scientists from Northwestern University are advising anyone who is […]