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MANY THINGS can trigger a migraine, from hormonal changes to stress, to certain foods. These intense headaches are characterised by a throbbing or pulsing feeling that usually occurs on one side of the head and can be accompanied by nausea and...

THE SUDDEN onset of migraine means a dark room, bed, and a cool towel for most of us. While these seem to come out of nowhere, many will find that there are usually some signs that a migraine attack is on its way. These signs can reveal a pattern...

HERBS ARE the leaf part of a plant that is used in cooking. These can be used fresh or dried. Any other part of the plant, which is usually dried, is referred to as a spice. These include, for example, barks (cinnamon), berries (peppercorns), seeds...

Gerontology, the study of ageing, is a relatively new science that has made incredible progress over the last 30 years. In the past, scientists looked for a single theory that explained ageing, but have realised that ageing is a complex interaction...

Sirtuins are a family of seven proteins that play an essential role in our health, from DNA maintenance to mitochondrial biogenesis and cellular energy production. In relation to protein, there are one of four main biological macromolecules,...

You may not need a trip to your local pharmacy to find the medicine you need for aches, pains or insomnia. Medicine is all around us. For centuries, people found all of the medicine they needed on the land, using plants to treat a variety of...

MAGNESIUM IS one of seven essential minerals that the body needs in significant amounts to function and maintain good health. While most people understand the value of certain vitamins and other supplements, magnesium is frequently overlooked by...

Dengue fever is an illness spread by the bite of mosquitoes infected with one of the dengue viruses. Symptoms are usually flu-like but can worsen to severe dengue haemorrhagic fever, a life-threatening condition. Most people who get dengue will not...