Our brains start to become less effective from the age of 20. Slowly but surely, our mental capacity decreases and yet it’s only when it’s too late, when memory problems have already appeared or are becoming worse, that we address the decline. Why is this? Why do we spend an...
Headaches remain an enigma that continue to baffle those attempting to unlock their secrets. Interpreted by ancient peoples as some kind of mystical possession 1 , headaches have existed throughout history, giving rise to hundreds of theories and treatments - as alarming as they are ineffective. Even today, scientists struggle...
A few days ago, it was International Day of Older Persons, a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative set up to honour the world’s senior citizens and highlight their rights in modern society 1 . In particular, this annual event emphasises the importance of the right to health. This is defined...
As the control centre of the central nervous system, the brain has to deal with a constant flow of data, processing millions of bytes of information a day. This vital organ enables us to carry out innumerable actions, both manual and intellectual. Referred to scientifically as cognitive abilities or functions,...
Saturday, 10 June 2017 marks the third time Global Wellness Day has been celebrated worldwide. Observed in more than 90 countries across the world, it brings together many thousands of people around the shared vision that “One day can change your whole life!”. This global initiative is dedicated to recognising...