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Stress and stress-related suicidal thoughts are interlinked which typically requires medication and therapy both. But the new study shows that an adequate amount of lithium in drinking water can also reduce the suicidal risk. Lithium content in the drinkable water is associated with lowering the suicidal risk in people, says a new study. This study…
While it is common knowledge that alcohol consumption, smoking, and sedentary lifestyles have the power to harm people, researchers now reveal that staying away from such unhealthy lifestyles can add as many as eight years to a person’s life. In short, you can live longer if you just lead a healthier lifestyle. The study comes…
Smoking not only harms the smoker but also those in the environment of such smokers. Second-hand smoke also includes cancer-causing chemicals in it besides otherwise toxic ones. Because of the health implications of such an environment for people, the health minister of the UK has announced that hospital grounds, school grounds, and outdoor children’s care…
Most of us have read about antioxidants and how they are needed for good health. But not everyone understands what are antioxidants and how do they help. Here is a simple understanding of antioxidants and their role in body functions. Antioxidants are the compounds that fight against the free radicals inside the human body. Free…
The latest research reveals links between reduced bone mineral density and bad heart health in both women and men. This suggests that if a person has concerning cardiovascular health they may also have weaker bones Both Cardiovascular health and Osteoporosis are large health concerns in the public. A lot of factors of risk are associated…
The latest research reveals that normal skin helps the body cool off more than people who have permanent tattoos on their skin. Tattooed skin was found to not sweat as often and may decrease the body’s ability to keep it cool when it is hot. The promising study, the likes of which have not been…
Rapunzel syndrome relates to two medical conditions Trichotillomania and trichophagia, which are somewhat related conditions signified by pulling and eating one’s own hair. Previously, medical experts believed that it is a sign of depression and compulsive disorder (OCD). However, it is now classified as a separate condition called body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). There are other…
Wearing a face mask or covering is one of the essential steps of the prevention of the coronavirus infection. Not only can a mask help a person avoid catching the virus but also from spreading it further to other people. Recently, one of the most popular questions asked by people is regarding the use of…
The pandemic has changed the routine of our entire world; life is simply altered for individuals from every age, class, ethnicity, and country. In the midst of all of this, it is easy to forget how the pandemic affects children and their mental health. UK’s children and young people alike have not been able to…
Generally, parents show concern about the number of hours their child spends playing video games. Meanwhile, a recent study shows that this hobby can benefit these children later in their life. According to the study, children who play such games have a lesser risk of developing cognitive disease or dementia. The study was published recently…