Monthly Archives: January 2012

High Prenatal testosterone levels give way to language problem

A plausible linkage between the presence of high testosterone hormone level in umbilical cord blood and fetal brain growth was witnessed during a research performed at the University of Western Australia. Nevertheless, a contrasting response was witnessed in female fetuses. … Continue reading

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Long term stress leads to anxiety disorders and depression

Recent studies based on the effect of stress on brain lobes suggest that frequent exposure to stress inducing factors can possibly lead to anxiety disorders and depression. Corticotropin-releasing hormone is an essential endocrinal secretion that is released by the neurons … Continue reading

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Swimming answers BP control call for elderlies

Swimming can be one of the best workouts for elderlies who wish to keep their high-end BP readings under control without undergoing tremendous stress. Swimming is an exercise that can be performed with ease by sedentary people of all ages. … Continue reading

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Can gossiping be a healthy habit?

According to a new research performed at the University of California Berkeley, gossip can be a useful weapon against stress, behavioural issues, and exploitation. While observing the effect of gossiping on heart rates, it was noticed that heart rate appears … Continue reading

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Teenagers with a long term family history of Alcoholism behave abnormally

Recent studies performed on the behavioral aspects of teenagers revealed that adolescents who had a background of alcoholism running in their family were more prone to developing alcohol use disorders. MRI scan findings showed that brain responses in the prefrontal … Continue reading

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Multi-coloured plates turn picky eaters into fond eaters

According to a study performed at Cornell University, picky eaters can be actually turned into fond eaters by simply adding multiple colours to plates. The base colours of plate make food visually very appealing. The appealingness of dish can be … Continue reading

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Irisin facilitates weight loss regime

Irisin – a new innovation in the field of endocrinology has amazed scientists from across the globe with its energy-expending property. Irisin is hormone that replicates the effect of exercise on the muscles. Exercise produces PGC1-alpha compound in muscles that … Continue reading

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Dried licorice root takes care of aggressive periodontitis

According to a recent study, periodontitis has been one of the prime causes of premature tooth loss. Dried licorice root is a medicinal, herbal alternative that contains the essential components namely licoricidin and licorisoflavan A which strike down the bacteria … Continue reading

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Heart breaks could be an inciter for heart attack

In addition to the detrimental lifestyle factors, heart break is one more factor that augments the risk of a heart attack. For instance, if a person has lost someone special, the dear ones should make sure that any of the … Continue reading

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Parental Smoking poses health harm for minors

Yet another news confirming the deliriousness of tobacco states that parental smoking can be the one that affirms it as a major cause of vascular damage in kids. 5 year follow-up study based on the ultrasonography reports showed that kids … Continue reading

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