Red hot pepper could extend your life

Are you tempted by a healthy and long life?.... It's time to spice up your life!

A study had highlighted the benifits of chilli peppers on prolonging your days.

Scientists at the Mediterranean Neurological Institute in Italy have identified the benefit of frequent consumption of peppers which helps to prolong your life and reduce the risk of  premature death by 23%.

Scientists monitored the health of 22,811 people for eight years. They noted that those who consumed red peppers regularly , four times a week or more, were 40% less likely to die from a heart attack  and the risk of death from stroke was also reduced.

Scientists plan to continue their research to determine the biochemical mechanisms underlying the action of red hot pepper and related cultures containing capsaicin, a burning alkaloid. This substance contributes to the death of malignant cells by acting on the mitochondria of cells.

Some health benefits of chilli peppers:

• Source of vitamin C, B6 and K.
• Source of irone, copper, manganese.
• Improves digestion.
• Useful in cancer prevention.
• Reduces the risk of  cardiovascular disease.
• Protects the lining of the stomach.
• Prevents diabetes.

Read More

The seven reasons why you keep waking up in the middle of the night

        

     Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep is one of the most frustrating experiences. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, suffering from inadequate amounts of sleep has a significant impact on your mood, productivity and overall well-being. 

Experts from Bed Threads recently revealed the seven reasons why you keep waking up in the middle of the night, 

                

1. Room temperature: 

keeping your bedroom at a lower temperature will help you to cope with any heat fluctuations throughout the night. One of the most uncomfortable feelings is waking up in a night sweat, so consider leaving your window open or using a fan on hot summer nights. 

2. Too many drinks:
Drinking before bed can mean that you are asleep in stage one for longer, where you are more likely to wake up from environmental factors. You might also find you're waking up more often busting for the bathroom.

3. Stressful thoughts: 

We've all heard the saying that you shouldn't bring the office home with you, and never is this more true than with your sleep. If you're feeling anxious or having stressful thoughts, it can be tricky to turn them off when you want to go to sleep - and this can mean bad shut-eye for weeks on end.

4. Sleep apnea:

Sleep apnea is a disorder that slows or stops your breathing when you're asleep and causes the oxygen levels in your body to drop. If you think this might be to blame for your sleep issues, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss the best treatment to get you sleeping well again.

5. Indigestion:

Try to limit eating before bed, and restrict it to two hours before you intend to turn out the light. Save your heavier meals for the day time and consider a light snack if you're feeling ravenous in the lead up to sleep time.

6. Too much light:

if your bedroom is too light and bright, then you've got no hope of getting eight hours of sleep. Keeping a bedroom as dark as possible is the way to go to ensure you send a signal to your body that it's time for rest. 

7. Electronic distractions: 

Mobile phones and electronic devices in the bedroom are a big no-no. Sleep specialists and health professionals the world over recommend swapping our your smartphone for a book an hour before you plan to sleep and use a more traditional alarm clock to wake yourself up. 

Try to charge your devices elsewhere and get into the habit of adopting a restful night-time ritual that's free from screens for at least one hour before sleep.  

Read More

Hair Dye increases risk of Breast Cancer in women

Breaking News: Hair Dye increases risk of Breast Cancer in women, Study says

The risk of breast cancer infection is greater among African American women, reaserchers found.

Reaserchers from the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the University of 

North Carolina Have revealed that some of the ingredients used in « hair dyeing » may play a major role in the development of breast cancer. This hypothesis was published Tuesday, December 3 in the International Journal of Cancer.

According to a statement  posted on the website of the National Institutes of Health, researchers interviewed 35 and 74 years old women with sisters suffering from breast cancer and were,  in fact, more likely to develop this deadly disease. The participants indicated in particular their change of hair colors.

After analysing the results according to their health check, the reaserchers found that more than half of the women surveyed had used 10% of the permanent hair dyeing. Subsequently 2.749 breast cancers were detected.

Reaserchers discovered that the risk of developping breast cancer among white women increased to 7%, whereas for Afro American women, the percentage  increased to 45%, which make them more threatened.

However, the study found « little or no increase » in breast cancer risk among women who used semi-permanent or temporary dyes.

Read More

The Future of Medicine

Read More