Cannabis users five times more like to develop schizophrenia than someone who has never smoked it.

Danish researchers trawled more than 3.1million people’s medical records to ascertain the link between cannabis use and schizophrenia.Regular cannabis users are more than five times more likely to develop a serious mental disorder.

Cannabis creates a greater mental health risk than any other substance, including class A drugs, scientists have found. Mailonline

Pensioners can boost their brain power 'by building up their muscle strength'

BUILDING up muscles boosts brain power as well as physical power for pensioners, according to a new study. The new findings, published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, show, for the first time, a “positive causal link” between muscle adaptations to progressive resistance training and the functioning of the brain among people over 55 with MCI. Doctor Mavros said: “The more we can get people doing resistance training like weight lifting, the more likely we are to have a healthier ageing population. READ MORE

A glass of red wine a day can help women get pregnant

The natural compound resveratrol, found in red wine, can prevent women developing polycystic ovary syndrome, the leading cause of female infertility. Mirror

Keep YOUR heart healthy with these 10 'wonder foods' (and yes, chocolate IS on the list)

Introducing something as simple as healthy oils and wholegrains to your diet can help to protect your heart and improve your overall health and wellbeing, says nutritionist Sarah Flower. Read more

Eating EGGS can protect against HEART DISEASE and increase 'good cholesterol'

"Our relationship with the humble egg has been somewhat rocky over the years,"“This led to a recommended limit on daily intake and a dietary misunderstanding that spanned the better part of 40 years.  However, Nutritionally they have an enviable nutrient profile consisting of a rich protein source containing all 9 essential amino acids and a source of 13 vitamins and minerals. Eggs are also a rich source of choline, which may help to protect against memory loss, and certain antioxidants including lutein and zeaxanthin that studies have shown could protect against age related macular degeneration, which is a key contributor of blindness.

Eggs and cholesterol

It is widely believed that eggs are a major source of dietary cholesterol, which was once considered a contributory factor to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, but a recent study confirms that this is not the case. 

Studies also show that in certain cases dietary cholesterol from eggs may in fact raise the levels of ‘good’ cholesterol, which could help to protect against cardiovascular disease. 

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A 42p cucumber could CURE erectile dysfunction without causing Viagra-like side effects

 Nat Hawes, author of Nature Cures, said Citrulline-rich foods - such as cucumber - can help to ‘improve erectile dysfunction in men suffering from low blood pressure’ as well as helping the body to overcome fatigue and stress. Express

10 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water Every Morning

Want to boost your immune system, rev up your metabolism and feel more energetic? A morning cup of lukewarm lemon water can do all this and more! Read on for more reasons to drink that daily elixir. READ MORE