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Researchers have updated guidelines around ear health and argued that manually removing earwax can be counter-productive Dr Seth Schwartz, chair of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, says the process can inadvertently produce MORE wax, or cerumen Additional risks include cutting the ear canal, making a hole in the eardrum, or dislocate delicate hearing bones, leading to hearing loss, dizziness and ringing It's often considered to be a sign of good cleanliness. But manually removing earwax could actually damage a person's hearing, according to new guidelines by experts in the US. Researchers at the American Academy of Otolaryngology noted in their…
An Abuja-based medical expert has warned that excessive consumption of catfish could increase the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. Dr Arikawe Adeolu, a medical practitioner at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, said that catfish contained omega-6 fatty acids. The acid, he explained, could increase the level of inflammation in the body. He added that inflammation was the underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and diabetes. He said that although catfish also contained omega-3 fatty acids, which had a lot of health benefits, the ratio of omega-6 was far greater than omega-3 fatty acids. Adeolu said that this made it necessary…
It's not often that people wash their brand new clothes before wearing them But one doctor has warned that by not doing so you could be at risk of infection Potential risks include staph infections, allergic reactions and the flu With all the excitement of the January sales, not many people are keen to wait to wash their brand new clothes before wearing them. Instead, it seems much more appealing to simply pop off the tags and step out in style in your latest purchase. However, one doctor has warned that by doing so you are putting yourself at risk…
Tuesday, 03 January 2017 01:30

Why cramming for exams never works

'Retrieval practice', can protect the memory against the effects of stress Study of students showed they remembered more in stressful situations Students using this method have an advantage over those who simply re-read material in order to memorize it, claims the research Every student who has panicked while reading the same page of a textbook over and over again may suspect this. But stress cramming for an exam does not work, because the facts are likely to be lost from your memory. Instead it is best to learn through practice tests to protect your brain from the effects of stress,…
Those who seem honest aren't always. Within a second (or less) of meeting someone, we're already making judgments about their personality - whether they're nice, smart, or even adventurous. We're especially quick to discern whether that person is trustworthy. Unfortunately, we're usually wrong in that area. Fascinating new research from the University of Southern California and Temple University harnesses the power of computer science to determine what behaviors make someone seem trustworthy and what behaviors indicate that someone really is trustworthy. Spoiler alert: The two sets of behaviors don't match up. For the study, researchers had about 300 participants pair…
Study found adults who recalled incident felt better and more able to deal with it The research involved a trial with patients suffering from clinical depression This reduced symptoms of depression, outperforming the usual treatments While Christmas is a time for fun and celebration, spending so much time with relatives can also spell bitter arguments. And although it’s tempting to brush rows under the carpet and never mention them again, this isn’t the best way to ease stress, according to psychologists. Going over the details of an argument in your head and remembering exactly what happened helps to keep matters…
The method more likely boost memory is engaging in more physical exercise Experts say aerobic exercise is the best type of activity for boosting memory Research shows the hippocampus show increases in volume from this activity How is it that we are able to remember some events in great detail whereas other memories seem to fade away over time? Our memory changes with age, so that we may have a memory slip on a trip to fetch something from the next room, but we’re still able to recall important events from history with great detail. But why? One important aspect…
Children read to by their mothers tend to have more advanced cognitive abilities Mothers who spend time with children have offspring with better social skills Researchers at London and Essex universities used data from 8,000 children Spending just half an hour a day with their mother can make a child smarter, according to a study. Children who are read to by their mothers or are helped with their homework between the ages of three and seven tend to have more advanced cognitive abilities – and the impact lasts into adulthood. And mothers who spend time with their children doing fun…
Minutes after taking some painkillers she’d bought in the supermarket, Ginny Davis felt light-headed and noticed a ringing in her ears. ‘I then began to itch intensely on the palms of my hands and within an hour noticed a red rash spreading over my body,’ recalls the actress and writer. Ginny, 61, who lives near Stratford-upon-Avon, had taken paracetamol and ibuprofen after waking up with a sore shoulder. She had used both drugs many times before without problems. But on this occasion, two years ago, her symptoms were so concerning that she went straight to her GP. Finding her blood…
Laser therapy could eradicate the prostate cancer tumours of thousands of men Technique could spare many patients the trauma of surgery or radiotherapy Nearly half of men with early-stage prostate cancer saw their tumour destroyed Targeting prostate cancer with bursts of light could eradicate the tumours of thousands of men, a major trial has found. The technique, in which a light-sensitive chemical is activated by a laser when it reaches cancer cells, could spare many patients the trauma of surgery or radiotherapy. Nearly half of men with early-stage prostate cancer saw their tumour completely destroyed by the highly targeted technique…
February 17, 2025

Naira depreciation pushes Nigerian Breweries into highest annual loss ever

The local unit of Heineken NV, Nigerian Breweries, continued its FX-induced lossmaking for the second…
February 16, 2025

With Tinubu’s glaring failures, only self-interest makes politicians defect to APC - Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal, a former Sokoto State governor and currently a senator, has condemned the recent…
February 17, 2025

‘Harsh truths’ that can help you build wealth, says financial psychologist

For much of my twenties, while earning a modest journalist’s salary in pricey Washington, D.C.,…
February 15, 2025

Company offers free drinks and hangover leave to attract new workers

Unable to offer attractive wages, a Japanese tech company has been trying to attract new…
February 16, 2025

Coalition reports widespread killings in parts of Benue state

The Coalition of Sankera Elites (CSE) has reported widespread violence in Benue state's Sankera region,…
February 17, 2025

What to know after Day 1089 of Russia-Ukraine war

RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Ukraine must pay Americans back – top Trump aide Washington expects Kiev to…
February 12, 2025

2 uses of AI in healthcare that may be reducing the burden on doctors

Renee Onque Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, there has been a…
January 08, 2025

NFF appoints new Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach…

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