Scientists discover brain cells that control hunger

Could THIS lead to a cure for obesity? Scientists discover brain cells that control hunger

• Regions of the brain become activated in response to hunger, a study found
• Such cell activation may encourage people to seek out food, the research adds
• Targeting such cells could help with weight loss, particularly among diabetics
• Yet, such cell activation may occur due to hunger and not change behavior 

Scientists may have discovered a new treatment for obesity after uncovering cells in the brain that control hunger, new research reveals.

Experiments reveal certain regions of the brain become activated in response to hunger, a study found.

This may encourage people to seek out food, according to the researchers.

Targeting such cells could be an effective weight-loss solution, they add.

Patients with diabetes and other weight-related conditions may particularly benefit, the researchers said. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4745700/Scientists-discover-brain-cells-control-hunger.html

If you're yawning as you read this, the chances are you're not alone

Worn out UK: How 20million Britons don't get enough sleep with those aged 35 to 44 the worse affected

• 38 per cent of UK adults – some 20million of us – are not getting enough sleep
• Britons were worst affected by lack of sleep in a poll of 14,000 in 14 countries
• Indians were the best sleepers with only 7 per cent saying they don't get enough
• They also seem to sleep very well in China where only 11 per cent have a problem

If you're yawning as you read this, the chances are you're not alone.

According to a study, an astonishing 38 per cent of UK adults – some 20million of us – are not getting enough sleep.

Britons were the worst affected by lack of shuteye in a poll of 14,000 in 14 countries. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4737838/Worn-UK-20million-Britons-don-t-sleep.html

Don't finish the course of antibiotics' - experts turn medical advice on its head

Doctors must stop telling patients to finish an entire course of antibiotics because it is driving antimicrobial resistance, a group of eminent specialists has warned.

Patients should be encouraged to continue taking medication only until they feel better, to avoid the overuse of drugs, experts from bodies including Public Health England and the University of Oxford are now advising.

Current guidance from the NHS and the World Health Organisation says it is essential to ‘finish a course’ of antibiotics to avoid triggering more virulent forms of disease. Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/07/26/gps-must-stop-telling-patients-finish-course-antibiotics-say/

Is your diet sabotaging your fitness routine?

From cutting energy drinks to having cake once a week and a coffee BEFORE you workout, expert reveals what you need to do for top results

• Personal trainer Cristian Angeli has shared how people are sabotaging workouts 
• He's noticed that some eat too much sugar and not enough protein in their diets 
• He recommends that people have coffee before a workout for an energy boost 

An Australian personal trainer has shared how your diet could be sabotaging your well-intentioned workouts.

Cristian Angeli believes that many people include too much sugar and not enough protein in their diets, which can be detrimental to their workout routine.  

'What you do in the kitchen weighs heavily on your results whether it be muscle gain or fat loss, when losing weight we want to lose body fat not muscle,' he told Daily Mail Australia.
'Not eating enough protein or enough period causes your body to lose muscle.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4730774/Expert-diet-sabotaging-fitness-routine.html

The air in your HOME is ruining your lungs

Forget outdoor pollution - it's the air in your HOME that is ruining your lungs: Study warns gas cookers and cleaning products are driving an asthma epidemic in the US and the UK

• Outdoor air pollution causes 200,000 early deaths in the US, 40,000 in the UK
• But experts warn indoor air quality is also a danger as we spend more time inside
• A report warns mold, cleaning products and gas cookers drive up asthma risk

Indoor pollution is driving an epidemic of asthma and lung diseases in the US and the UK, experts have warned. 

Outdoor air pollution is known to be a killer, accounting for 200,000 premature deaths a year in the United States and 40,000 in the United Kingdom.

But experts warn we have turned a blind eye to the damaging impact of poor air in the home.

Now, new research has shed light on the damaging impact of central heating, gas cookers, cleaning product chemicals, and mold on our lungs. 

The researchers insist it is particularly concerned since we now spend 90 percent of our time inside. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4725706/Indoor-pollution-driving-asthma-epidemic-experts-warn.html

Struggling to breastfeed? Temperature may be the key

Struggling to breastfeed? Warm up your nipples! Bosoms with a different temperature to a baby’s lips may help infants latch on

• 'Mother-infant thermal identification' encourages babies to crawl to the nipple
• This is a form of communication and guides babies from birth to breastfeeding
• Researchers from Policlinico Abano Terme hospital analysed 41 mother-babies
• Previous research has shown babies can struggle to 'latch on' if nipples are big 

Mothers who are struggling to breastfeed may benefit from warming up their nipples, new research suggests. 

A significant difference in temperature between a mother's nipples and a newborn's lips helps guide babies towards the breast, a study found.

So-called 'mother-infant thermal identification' is thought to be a form of communication that encourages babies to crawl towards the nipple, according to the researchers. 

This is believed to help guide babies through the progression from birth to breastfeeding, they add. 

Previous research has shown babies can struggle to 'latch on' if a woman's nipples are too large. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4710260/Struggling-breastfeed-Warm-nipples.html

Vitamin D will NOT protect your child from a cold

Myth-busting study says 'more isn't always better' to help toddlers stay healthy

• Higher doses of vitamin D won't keep toddlers from catching a cold in the winter 
• Study says the recommended daily dosage is plenty to keep them well 
• Lead author Dr Jonathon Maguire said more vitamin D doesn't make a difference
• Colds in the upper respiratory tract are the most common illnesses in children 

Giving children a high dose of vitamin D won't keep them from catching a cold during the winter, a new study claims.

Children aged one to five did not benefit from increased amounts of the 'sunshine vitamin' during the winter, according to a study published by the Journal of American Medical Association

Viral upper respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold, are what children aged one to five are most likely to catch. 

There is a link between low levels of vitamin D and the chance of catching a cold, but researchers found no statistical difference to prove that giving a toddler more than the daily recommended amount will make them any less susceptible. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4707534/High-doses-vitamin-D-don-t-help-toddlers-avoid-colds.html

Why aging is GOOD for your brain

Were YOU depressed at turning 30? Study reveals why ageing is GOOD for your brain - and people who panic out have suffered a lack of development that leads to anxiety

• Researchers at the University of Toronto have analyzed brain connections in people aged between 22 and 36 years old
• After 30, healthy brains are more focused and better at processing information
• But some people suffer a delay in that development and are prone to anxiety

Many 20-somethings fear turning 30, desperate not to lose their youthfulness.

But a new study has shown why ageing is good for your intelligence, brain connectivity, and mental health.

In fact, the researchers at the University of Toronto have found, those who suffer more anxiety and depression at hitting the milestone are likely suffering a delay in their brain development. 

The research sheds new light on the impact each person's physical development has on mental health, and how that shifts over time. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4705092/Were-depressed-turning-30.html

The 27 stressful life events that can help trigger Alzheimer's

How just one serious traumatic incident can set you on the road to dementia

• Scientists have identified 27 life events that damage the brain causing it to age
• It can begin in childhood when problems such as being expelled occur
• The experts believe stress causes inflammation of the brain leading to dementia

A stressful experience such as losing a loved one, getting divorced or being fired can age the brain by up to four years, scientists say.

They have identified 27 life events that are so damaging to the brain that even one can age it prematurely, potentially leading to diseases such as Alzheimer’s later in life.

The damage can begin in childhood when problems such as having to repeat a year at school or being expelled were found to be significant stressful events. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4702154/Stressful-experiences-increase-risk-Alzheimer-s.html

Breastfeeding protects women against MS

'Pregnancy state' blocks female sex hormones linked to the disease

• Women who do develop the condition suffer far less severely if they breastfed 
• It's believed the way breastfeeding influences sex hormones may explain the link
• Women should breastfed for at least 15 months over their life to half the risk 
• Some 100,000 people in the UK suffer with MS - with women being most at risk

Breastfeeding may protect women against developing multiple sclerosis, research suggests.

And women who do develop the condition suffer far less severely if they have breastfed their child, experts discovered.

Some 100,000 people in the UK suffer with MS - and the disease affects twice as many women as men.

People who are affected suffer loss of mobility, sight problems, tiredness and excruciating pain - and there are few effective treatments.

The new research, led by US researchers at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, suggests women who breastfeed their children for a combined total of at least 15 months over their lifetime have half the chance of developing MS as those who breastfeed for less than four months or not at all.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4689806/Breastfeeding-protects-women-against-MS.html

How three cups of coffee a day can extend your life

Studies find antioxidant properties helps to improve liver function

• Two major studies found three cups a day can reduce the risk of an early death
• Found it reduced risks of liver disease and digestive and circulatory problems
• Research shows antioxidant plant compound is responsible rather than caffeine
• Drink improves liver function, reduces inflammation and boosts immune system

Drinking three cups of coffee a day could extend your life, research suggests.

Two major studies, one led by British researchers and one in the US, have independently found consuming up to three cups a day reduces the risk of an early death.

The papers, both published last night in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found links between coffee and reduced risks of liver disease, circulatory problems and diseases linked to the digestive tract.

The scientists believe the antioxidant plant compounds in coffee are responsible for the benefits, rather than caffeine. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4683366/How-three-cups-coffee-day-extend-life.html

Motivated people sleep better

Finding a life purpose is a 'drug free cure' for sleep apnea and insomnia, study claims

• Researchers in Illinois surveyed more than 800 people aged 60-100 for 2 years
• Those who said they'd found a purpose in life slept better than those that felt lost
• It is the first long-term study to assess how a life purpose affects sleep patterns 
• The research said it is applicable to all ages, and could be a drug-free alternative

Having a good reason to get out of bed in the morning can help you sleep better at night, research has shown.

The study found that those who feel their lives have a purpose are less likely to suffer insomnia and sleep disturbances over a long period.

Although researchers looked at older adults, who generally sleep less than younger ones, they believe the findings should apply to the broader public.Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4680066/How-sense-purpose-helps-sleep-well.html

Don't forget to put sunscreen on your eyelids

Shocking UV pictures show we miss 10% of our face when applying sun cream, leaving us open to cancer

• Some 77% of people fail to rub sun cream into the bridge of their nose
• Eyelids are unprotected by 13.5%; the inner eye corners are also forgotten
• Experts believe warnings about avoiding the delicate eye area are to blame
• They recommend people wear sunglasses to help protect their face from rays
• More than 90% of skin cancer cases occur on the head or neck in the UK 

We've all heard the warnings: excessive sun exposure damages our skin and can lead to skin cancer. 

But it's easy enough to not pay too much attention to the advice if you can't really see the negative effects with your naked eye.

So consider these pictures your wake-up call.

Researchers took images of volunteers using an ultra-violet-sensitive camera to show how much of their face they had covered with suncream.

They found that people fail to put sun cream on a tenth of their face – despite it being the most common area for skin cancer. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4671486/We-miss-10-percent-face-applying-sun-cream.html

Size 22 mother sheds EIGHT stone - and says it's all down to drinking gallons of green tea

• Mother-of-one Siobhan Thornton once tipped the scales at over 17 stone 
• The 23-year-old from East Kilbride said her weight left her feeling depressed  
• She decided to try and drink green tea after reading it could boost metabolism
• Thornton says weight fell off, with the help of regular exercise and a vibroplate  

A mother desperate to lose weight has revealed how she has shed eight stone - aided by drinking gallons of green tea.

Single mother-of-one Siobhan Thornton, 23, from East Kilbride turned to the healthy green brew after reading that it could boost metabolism. 

When the weight started to drop from her 17-and-a-half stone frame after drinking it, she was spurred on to exercise and cut out junk food. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4664232/Mum-sheds-8-stone-says-s-drinking-green-tea.html