People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Metabolic syndrome occurs …

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Only there you are, battling your way to the register among hordes of mall shoppers, listening to relatives bicker at family get-togethers, and staying up until all hours to bake festive treats. Seasonal overstress is not uncommon: Numerous studies have found that for many …

MARGARINE SHOULD REALLY NOT BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE… Did you know that certain foods can actually make us look years older than we are? Some ingredients have the potential to make our skin lose its firmness or can cause us to gain weight more rapidly or look bloated. Here are a few foods that can …

The impact of abusive relationships on mental health and self-esteem is well-documented. But have you considered how toxic friendships could have a similarly damaging effect? According to Anjula Mutanda, a relationship psychologist and ambassador for Relate, a real-life mean girl can ‘have serious consequence’s for someone’s happiness and ability to socialise with other people’. She …

People are either likely to be faithful or to play away, but to find out which camp you fall into all you have to do is look at your hands. The clue that reveals a cheater lies in the length of your index finger. According to a study from Oxford University’s Department of Experimental Psychology …