20141223

So that's why we bicker at Christmas! Low blood sugar could be to blame for irritability.

Fraying temper and strained relationships over Christmas? Don't blame your in-laws for the heated arguments - you could be suffering from a genuine health problem: low blood sugar.Why low blood sugar seems to make people aggressive is still unclear. But it may be because the brain needs 'massive amounts of glucose to run it properly', says Jeremy Nicholson, a professor of biological chemistry at Imperial College London. Read more

The key to longevity? Two glasses of red wine a day, according to experts

Two glasses red wine a day living longer
It reduces clogging by opening up arteries and reduces blood pressure. Dr William McCrea, Cardiologist. Express

20141221

Men who like spicier foods have higher levels of testosterone

Greater quantities of testosterone are linked to characteristics that define the typical “alpha” male, such as aggression, recklessness and a high sex drive. The Independent

20141220

Ibuprofen adds 12 years to life! Cheap painkillers can slow ageing and fight disease

Researchers have found that regular doses of ibuprofen can increase life expectancy

A CHEAP over-the-counter painkiller may have astonishing powers to extend life, say researchers. Ibuprofen, which is used every day at home by people to treat inflammation, pain and fever, may be the key to developing a long sought after anti-ageing drug. Express

20141219

Food for Thought

No matter how bleak your childhood was or how difficult the circumstances you may find yourself in now, it’s never too late to turn things around.