Author: Philip Luo

Today, we will be reporting on caffeine and two popular drinks: tea and coffee. We discuss a study that found black tea to be healthier than coffee. We also discuss a separate finding that suggests coffee drinkers may be less likely to develop oral cancer. Finally, we look at how climate change could impact one of the most popular types of coffee. For many years, caffeine has been the ‘drug’ of choice in many cultures. It is considered socially acceptable because it is found in popular drinks such as tea and coffee. People who consume a lot of these drinks…

Today, we will be talking about diet and weight loss. Exercise is important if you want to get in shape. However, experts say that exercise alone is not enough if your goal is to lose weight. It’s that time of year again! The warm weather has returned to the northern hemisphere. Summer is a time when people of all ages want to get their swimwear out and go to the nearest swimming pool or beach. But first, there’s that troublesome little thing called winter weight gain. Many of us gain weight due to inactivity during the winter months. Some people…

People have been using herbs and spices for thousands of years. Spices have even influenced world history. Herbs generally come from the green leaves of plants or vegetables. Spices, on the other hand, come from other parts of plants and trees. Some herbs and spices are valued for their taste. They enhance the flavour of many foods. Others are chosen for their scent. Some have been used traditionally for health reasons. When people think of improving their diet, they often talk about eating more fruit and vegetables. Some want to eat more fish and less red meat, as well as…

Many jobs require two people. One person takes the lead. The other person helps them. It is this cooperation that leads to success. The same is true of the human body. Much of our good health depends on substances working together. When they work together, chemical reactions occur smoothly. This keeps body systems in balance. Some of the most important substances that help us to stay healthy are vitamins. The term ‘vitamin’ was coined by the Polish scientist Casimir Funk in 1912. He was studying a substance found in the outer layer of rice grains. This substance was believed to…

This week, we take a look at some recent news about depression. The findings were published last month in a special issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. A new study found that more than half of Americans with major depression sought treatment. Ten years ago, only one in three did so. However, many people who go for treatment do not receive adequate or appropriate care. In fact, the study found that only 21 per cent of Americans with major depression receive the level of care recommended by the government. The researchers questioned over 9,000 people aged eighteen…

People have suffered from tooth and gum problems for thousands of years. The earliest record of dental treatment dates back to ancient Egypt. It is said that the Egyptians treated gum swelling with a substance made from spices and onions. The earliest known person to treat tooth problems was also Egyptian. He lived around five thousand years ago. He was known as a ‘doctor of the tooth’. Experts say that almost five thousand years ago, Chinese people treated tooth pain with acupuncture, which involves placing small, sharp needles in different parts of the body. Around 1,300 years ago, the Chinese…

Stress is a state of mental or emotional tension. Today, we will discuss the effects of stress on health. Many people suffered mental and emotional health problems following the terrorist attacks in the United States last year. Terrorism creates fear, which often leads to severe stress. Studies suggest that stress can reduce the body’s ability to fight disease, leading to serious health problems. Stress affects everyone every day. It is your body’s reaction to physical, chemical, emotional, or environmental influences. Some stress is unavoidable and may even be beneficial. Stress can keep our bodies and minds strong. It gives us…

Doctors working in hospital emergency rooms often treat cases of accidental poisoning. A frightened parent may arrive with a child who has swallowed cleaning liquid. The harmful substance may be a medicine. It might also be a product intended for killing insects. These are all common causes of accidental poisoning. If this happens, seek medical help as soon as possible. Save the container of whatever caused the poisoning. Look on the container for information about antidotes or ways to stop the effects of the poison.Save anything that is expelled from the victim’s mouth. This will enable doctors to examine it.…

Health experts have long recognised the importance of physical activity. Exercise improves your appearance and your health. It can also improve your health. It helps to reduce the risk of certain diseases. These include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain types of cancer. According to the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Around 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. High blood pressure and high cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease. Medical experts say both can be reduced through regular exercise.…

Researchers have long known that chocolate is good for the heart. In this article, we report on a study that explains why. We will also tell you about the health benefits of dark chocolate. The Tasty History of Chocolate The history of chocolate begins with a plant whose scientific name, Theobroma cacao, means ‘food of the gods’. People have been enjoying the rich flavour of chocolate, a product made from this plant, for centuries. Historians believe that the Maya people of Central America first learned to cultivate cacao plants around 2,000 years ago. They took the cacao trees from the…