Boots No7 today unveils two new anti-ageing serums which it claims are even better than those that flew off the shelves a few years ago after research found them as good as professional anti-ageing creams. The two new serums which … Continue reading
London: A natural supplement, made from plant antioxidants in the Bergamot pear, has been shown to reduce several health risks resulting from taking the cholesterol busting drugs known as statins.
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New York: A drug has been discovered on one of the remotest places on earth andwhich scientists believe can reverse the effects of premature ageing and could extend human life by more than a decade.Researchers are looking at ways to market the drug.
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London:A new scientific discovery, the fruit of 10 years research into understanding skin ageing, has resulted in the creation of a new generation cream.
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New York: Avon Products, Inc. today announced a partnership with award-winning international actress, Jacqueline Bisset, who will serve as the face of the anti-ageing skincare line ANEW Platinum.
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London: The Causeway Retreat, an addiction treatment and mental health clinic based on Osea, a private island just 40 miles from London off the coast of Essex, is integrating three methods of mental health and addiction therapy for the first … Continue reading
The plant-derived polyphenol resveratrol probably accounts for many of the beneficial effects of the “French Paradox”, in which high-fat diets fail to product devasting effects when red wine is consumed. Most of resveratrol’s benefits have traditionally been ascribed to its … Continue reading
True beauty is simply a manifestation of radiant health, says New Yorks top skin guru Dr Nicholas Perricone, who believes that cellular rejuvenation is the path to beautiful radiant skin. Here he shares his fascinating views and latest insights with … Continue reading
Boston: Children of parents who live to be 100 have been found to have distinct personality traits that seem to be inherited and contribute to healthy ageing and longevity. Boston University School of Medicine researchers conducted a study of centenarians, … Continue reading
London: UK scientists plan a major research project to see if its possible to replicate human blood from embryonic stem cells. Led by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, the three year trial could provide an unlimited supply of blood … Continue reading
Red Reishi, was once so rare that its use was reserved solely for Chinese emperors who revered it as the secret to youth, health and beauty. Today though reishi is available around the world, but it appears the Emperors were … Continue reading
Report on mature skincare from the makers of Astral Foreword by Elixir Editor, Avril O Connor The UK is an ageing society. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) says that although the population grew by 8 per cent in the … Continue reading
London: Anti-oxidants don’t slow down the effects of ageing, according to a new study published this week in the journal Genes and Development. The research, carried out by scientists at the Institute of Healthy Ageing at University College London (UCL), … Continue reading
Recent study results suggest that taking a high-dose vitamin B1 supplement each day may help diabetics reduce their risk of kidney damage. Diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease, is a common complication of type 2 diabetes. An early indicator of kidney … Continue reading
London: Two new deodrants which claim to slow down the speed of hair growth are to be launched near year. The Sure and Dove Hair Minimising roll-ons and sprays, both manufactured by Unilever, are expected to appeal to young women … Continue reading
Madrid: Scientists at the Spanish National Cancer Centre found evidence that a natural protein could be the key ingredient in an elixir of eternal youth. According to the scientists, boosting the amount of the naturally forming substance, telomerase, in the … Continue reading
New York: A new drug can boost levels of one of the most important “youth hormones” in older people, according to a new study by the University of Virginia. Patients aged between 60 and 61, took doses of an experimental … Continue reading
London: Causes of disease can be revealed by metabolic fingerprinting, according to first ever ‘metabolome-wide’ study. Your metabolic ‘fingerprint’ can reveal much about the possible causes of major diseases, according to the first ‘metabolome-wide’ association study ever carried out, published … Continue reading
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Pisa: A new study has found that the popular anti-wrinkle treatment Botox may travel from its injection site to the brain. The study in which botulinum toxin the active ingredient in Botox was injected into the whisker muscles … Continue reading
Melbourne: Depressed women are likely to have more sex than those who are happier because it helps them to fight feelings of inadequacy, a new study has revealed. Researchers in Australia have found that females who suffer from mild to … Continue reading
Belfast: A steamy sex session in the morning can keep you in good health, say British researchers. According to a research from Queens University in Belfast, a good morning session at least three times a week, decreases the risk of … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Happiness is in your genes, according to the latest research from the University of Edinburgh. Fifty per cent of our disposition is genetic, with external factors such as money, career, health, relationships accounting for the rest, says the report … Continue reading
Scientific study and clinical experience demonstrate that several natural remedies can help alleviate depression. These include the herb St John’s Wort, 5-HTP and SAMe(S-adenosylmethionine) which work by enhancing the brain’s production of the well-being hormone serotonin. SAMe is a natural … Continue reading
Copenhagen: Moderate exercise combined with a little alcohol may be the key to living a longer life, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal. The study found people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol and are … Continue reading
