Tag: genes

Living with pets linked to stronger social skills in children with autism

Previous studies show that pets encourage social interaction, and there have been reports of dogs helping children with autism develop their social skills. But before this new study, from a researcher the University of Missouri (MU), nobody had shown this might also true of other types of pet. Dr. Gretchen Carlisle, research fellow in the […]

6 Ways Drinking Red Wine Can Help Prevent Cancer

Have you heard that red wine slows aging? This is due to a compound resveratrol, found in red wine. It is also found in grape fruits skins. Well, this compound can also help you lower risk of cancer. All you need to do is drink a glass of red wine every night. Resveratrol is a […]

Reasons Why Your Hair Is Turning Grey Earlier Than Expected

Hair turning grey, silver or white is considered as a normal sign of aging. This happens when our bodies stop secreting melanin. Aging is a natural process of life and many people travel through this process with acceptance. However, there are some who are not well prepared to accept this natural evolution. How We Turn […]

Depression: 15 genomic regions linked with diagnosis

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. In 2014, there were around 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. who had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year, which represented 6.7 percent of all American adults. According to the Anxiety and Depression […]