Marriage may test your sanity, but it deters dementia too

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Marriage may test your sanity, but it deters dementia too Walking through life alone increased the chances of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia by 40 per cent.

Aiming to lose weight? Social media can help By sharing success and setbacks in virtual support communities on social media, people achieved better results.

Going to the gym is passé: Try Pilates at home, but know the basics first One of the most important principles of Pilates is that 'practice makes it perfect'.

Cystic fibrosis can be life-threatening: Eat garlic to fight this chronic infection Ajoene when combined with antibiotics helps break down a bacteria's defenses.

If you think you are 'healthy obese', you may be wrong If your weight is much more than required, it increases your risk of obesity and other lifestyle problems.

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Diabetics may soon be able to manage the disease with their smartphones Bioelectronic medicine, a new and more advanced version of electroacupuncture, is aiming to treat chronic diseases with electrical signals.

Can playing football be dangerous to your health in the long run? Science says, yes A major study into whether soccer players are at risk of degenerative brain disease has been commissioned.

Solitude for the soul: Spending some 'me time' may reduce depression, anxiety Solitude is not bad for healing psychological health, but can rather improve brain functioning by fostering creativity.

Not just thermometer, you also need to keep these five basic healthcare devices at home Always keep a blood pressure monitor, glucose meter, and a weighing scale at home.

Using mouthwash twice a day may increase risk of diabetes by 55 per cent Regular use of mouthwash may spike the sugar level in your blood within no time.

Need your caffeine kick? Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee a day may lower death risk Coffee drinking is also associated with lower risk of some cancers, diabetes, liver disease and dementia.

Trying to get in shape? Cinnamon is the superfood that can help The common household spice can help you lose weight as well as improve metabolism by making the fat cells burn energy.

Video game-based training is a unique way to help those with autism Difficulties with balance and postural stability are commonly thought to relate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms.

Mobile apps increase motivation, confidence, and positively change behaviour This is great news for people looking for inexpensive, easily accessible resources to help combat emotional challenges. Now, cognitive training can significantly reduce risk of dementia The mental exercise called 'speed of processing' showed benefits up to 10 years after participants underwent the programme.

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