Exposing children to pets and germs reduces asthma risk
Contact with cats, dogs, mice and cockroaches by 3 months linked to lower risk The NIH-funded research found the association
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Magnesium ups and lowers dementia risk
Neurologists say we should take magnesium supplements every day to reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone Many say this
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Having a poorly pet can give you depression
In humans, the problem is well known as the ‘caregiver burden’ Now US researchers at Kent State University in Ohio
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Belgian man left unable to get erection after cat scratch
The unidentified Belgian patient was injured by the claws of a feline at home As well as the inability to
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Ten reasons why you can't lose weight from your stomach
Excess abdominal fat may simply be due to overindulging in sugar and pasta Yet, women may be clinging on to
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Magic mushrooms may one day treat depression
Psilocybin will be studied in patients who fail to respond to existing therapies If the trial is successful, psilocybin could
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Magnesium supplements significantly reduce blood pressure
Researchers recommend at-risk people consider taking magnesium tablets Yet, others say dietary sources of the mineral, such as bananas, are
Read MorePeople over 6ft 2in at higher risk of heart attacks
[unable to retrieve full-text content] The Lund University, Sweden, study, which compared siblings to rule out genetic factors, found a
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Why men are more at risk of becoming alcoholic
Changes in a part of a man’s brain means it’s more difficult to give up booze Study by Finnish university
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Yoga benefits the central nervous system and immunity
Practicing yoga reduces anxiety and depression, while boosting mindfulness It increases protein and hormone levels associated with improved resilience Yoga
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You've been eating superfood avocados all wrong
Avocado nutrition content is high and the seed husks are rich in protective compounds These may prevent growth of malignant
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Sperm cells created in lab may cure male infertility
1 in 500 men have an extra X or Y chromosome, disrupting sperm production Scientists at Francis Crick Institute, London
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