On a stormy Monday in March 1827, the German composer Ludwig von Beethoven died after a long illness. Bedridden since the previous Christmas, he had been attacked by jaundice, his limbs and abdomen swollen, every breath a struggle. As his associates were busy sorting through their belongings, they discovered a document Beethoven had written a … Read more
Before the composer Ludwig van Beethoven died on March 27, 1827, he wanted his ills to be studied and shared so that “as far as possible, at least the world will be reconciled to me after my death”. Now, researchers have taken steps to partially honor that request by analyzing Beethoven’s DNA from preserved hair … Read more
By Louise Allingham for Daily Mail Australia 20:58 22 Mar 2023, update 21:19 22 Mar 2023 The Healthy Mummy reveals how to get rid of belly fat They listed the foods that contribute to fat accumulation High intensity workouts were also recommended Health experts have shared the five ways to reduce belly fat in just … Read more
Comment this story Comment A rigorous new study that looked at the health effects of coffee drinking has found both good news and bad news for coffee lovers. Research has shown that coffee has striking effects on physical activity levels, causing people to move more, by taking an average of 1,000 extra steps per day … Read more
Coffee lovers reassure themselves. America’s favorite stimulant may not be so dangerous for heart health after all, but there may still be other health effects, researchers say. Coffee consumption does not increase abnormal heartbeats associated with an increased risk of the most common heart rhythm disorder, according to a new study published Wednesday in the … Read more
Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning to harness it. CNN — Most of us are familiar with road rage, which is aggressive driving caused by stress or anger while driving. But the honking of horns and the … Read more
Summary: The researchers found gender differences and developmental changes in brain white matter in infants and five-year-olds. Source: Wiley New research published in Mapping of the human brain reveals gender differences and developmental changes in the brain’s white matter – which provides communication between different parts of the brain – in healthy, typically developing infants … Read more
Comment this story Comment Many women take progestin-only contraceptives, the association of which with breast cancer risk is not well known. A new study indicates that the risk associated with progestin-only pills broadly matches the risk already known to be associated with combined estrogen and progestogen contraceptives. Progestogen is a synthetic form of the hormone … Read more
Summary: Consuming foods high in fat and sugar causes changes in the activity and connectivity of the brain’s dopamine system, leading to a stronger preference for these foods. Source: Max Planck Institute Chocolate bars, crisps and fries: why not skip them at the supermarket? Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, … Read more
Health By Emilie Lefroy March 22, 2023 | 12:04 A man who lost his sight after fracturing his neck has warned people of the dangers of doing DIY chiropractor sessions at home. Andy Wilson, 53, suffered from chronic back pain since childhood, but after years of seeing a chiropractor, he decided to save money by … Read more
