Why too much stress makes your memory worse as you age

Forgot your keys? High levels of stress worsen memoryScientists claim to have solved the mystery of how stress contributes to memory loss in old age.Researchers at Edinburgh University have shown how two receptors in older brains react to the stress hormone cortisol, which has been linked to memory loss in the elderly.The study found that one receptor was activated by low levels of cortisol, which helped memory.However, once levels of the hormone were too high they spilled over on to a second receptor, activating brain processes which contribute to memory impairment.When the receptor linked to poor memory was blocked, the memory recall problem was reversed.The experiment based on older mice navigating a maze, was published in the Journal of Neuroscience.The research helps explain why too much...

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9 Best High-Protein SnackS

Busy men are always looking for nutritious snacks to eat when they are on the go. Unfortunately, many of you end up grabbing high-carb, high-fat and low-protein convenience store snacks, which are terrible nutritional choices.Although the opinions of experts vary greatly as to how much protein men should consume on a daily basis, the generally accepted figure is one gram of protein per 2.2 pounds of body weight. Therefore, a 180-pound man should get about 82 grams of protein in his diet each day.If you're one of the many men who doesn't manage to meet this minimum requirement, or if you're simply looking for some alternative nutritious snack...

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6 Top Health Myths

An old wives’ tale, an urban legend -- call it what you will, but you’ve all heard them. Be it from your mom when you were ill, from your friends while sitting around a campfire, or from a story you’ve been told about an unbelievable hangover cure, they usually are just that -- unbelievable. More often than not, these health myths are rooted in superstition, folklore or paranoia, and often fail to have even a wisp of truth to them. They continue to pervade through society even now, giving overactive imaginations something to worry about. Their effects are often far-reaching, particularly in terms of medicine and home remedies, but they can actually become quite dangerous. We'll dispel some of the health myths and also see if the age-old adage is true: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.A...

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Diana, Princess of Wales inspires Monica Ali's latest novel

A lot has happened since Diana was killed in a Paris car crash in 1997. The twin towers fell, the euro was born, the Good Friday agreement was signed and media interest in her death meant the princess was seldom off the front pages for long.But what if the princess had not died? Step forward Monica Ali, whose new book aims to fill the gap.Seven years ago Ali enraged Bangladeshi elders in the East End of London with her debut novel, Brick Lane. Her new novel, Untold Story, depicts the ups and downs of a fictional princess whose life trajectory bears more than a passing resemblance to that of Diana. The 43-year-old author confirmed that...

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5 Tips to Help Prevent Indigestion

Do you have bloating, gas, upset stomach, abdominal cramping, and discomfort after eating? All men occasionally get heartburn and indigestion, especially after big meals — but some of us get this digestive problem very frequently.Indigestion is certainly common — it is estimated that almost 5 million men in the United States alone suffer from frequent indigestion.Lack of digestive enzymes Poor eating habits, such as inadequately chewing food, eating late in the day and "eating on the run" can wreak havoc on your digestive system by causing inadequate production of digestive enzymes.When you eat a meal, your body releases about...

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12 Most Bizarre Newly Discovered Species

RAP Launched in 1990, the idea behind the creation of CI’s Rapid Assessment Program was to build a team of the best field biologists from different disciplines, and create what CI founder, CEO, and Chairman Peter Seligmann described in the foreword to the book as “An ecological SWAT team that could accurately assess the health of an ecosystem in a fraction of the time it would normally take”.RAP’s pioneering team of four included legendary field biologists Ted Parker and Al Gentry, who tragically lost their lives several years later during a field accident, but left an enduring scientific legacy that lives on today. 1. Atewa dinospider...

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