Why finding your favourite fragrance will make you feel better
Our sense of smell is crucial to survival – so wearing the right perfume could be more important than you thinkEarlier this year I was asked to give a lecture to a group of fashion journalism students at Cond é Nast College – an event that was swiftly moved online thanks to the pandemic. It goes without saying that giving a lecture to a group of students looking back at you from a Zoom grid is no less intimidating than doing it in real life, so as I got ready for the event, I did all the things I coul d to pump up my confidence: I slipped on my favourite denim shirt, I slicked back my increasingly shaggy lockdown hair...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 18, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Nick Carvell Tags: Beauty Fashion Life and style Psychology Science Health & wellbeing Source Type: news
NHS won't be the service people had previously, health chief says
Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers - which represents hospital organisations - says resuming operations across the NHS will happen 'relatively slowly'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An Intimate Look at Italy ’s Saffron Harvest
In the Abruzzo region of Italy, harvesting the lucrative spice is a centuries-old tradition, infused with a deep-seated passion for the land and its history. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Susan Wright Tags: Travel and Vacations Abruzzo (Italy) saffron Photography Spices Source Type: news
Hysteria 2020 April writing challenge with Eithne Cullen
April the first is not a joke in my household, instead it heralds the start of this year’s Hysteria Writing Competition. And this year our Writer in Residence is Eithne Cullen. Eithne has been given the challenge of coming up with a blog post each month that challenge you to get your thinking hats on and try something new out.
Sometimes ideas come crashing into our heads and sometimes it’s hard to think of things to write about. When I’m stuck I turn to prompts. Each April NaPoRhiMoNet (http://www.napowrimo.net) sends out daily prompts and starters. I tried the first one today. I must admit, I found it hard to ge...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - April 1, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Eithne Cullen Tags: Hysteria hysteria 2020 writer in residence Source Type: news
Hysteria 2020 April writing challenge with Eithne Cullen
April the first is not a joke in my household, instead it heralds the start of this year’s Hysteria Writing Competition. And this year our Writer in Residence is Eithne Cullen. Eithne has been given the challenge of coming up with a blog post each month that challenge you to get your thinking hats on and try something new out.
Sometimes ideas come crashing into our heads and sometimes it’s hard to think of things to write about. When I’m stuck I turn to prompts. Each April NaPoRhiMoNet (http://www.napowrimo.net) sends out daily prompts and starters. I tried the first one today. I must admit, I found it hard to ge...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - April 1, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Hysteria Writing hysteria 2020 writer in residence Source Type: news
Saffron Barker health: Strictly star on her personal tragedy and mental health awareness
SAFFRON BARKER, a social media star with a formidable following, is currently competing in BBC One ’s Strictly Come Dancing, alongside dance partner AJ Pritchard. While initially gaining popularity through blogging about beauty, lifestyle and fashion, the social media icon has used her presence online to campaign about mental health in light of a personal tragedy. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of saffron?
Saffron is a spice with a distinct taste and aroma. Due to its antioxidant content, it may provide a variety of health benefits. Learn about them here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
2019 C-Suite Awards CIO of the Year finalist: Saffron Nova Wanger, Terros Health
See this year's honorees for the 2019 C-Suite Awards. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - November 7, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Phoenix Business Journal staff Source Type: news
Vitamins for Depression
In trying to cope with the debilitating symptoms of depression, people often turn to vitamins, supplements, herbs, or home remedies first. And it’s no wonder — such efforts to alleviate symptoms are often far less expensive and easier to obtain. For some, it may be a part of their rationalization that their depression “isn’t all that bad,” if it can be treated with vitamins and supplements.
Many people find relief in taking vitamins and supplements for depression. It is also one of the most well-researched topics, so we know what the science has to say about the efficacy of such treatments. Bu...
Source: Psych Central - September 3, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Depression Diet & Nutrition General Medications Miscellaneous Drugs supplements for depression vitamins for depression Source Type: news
Cheap body glitter sold on eBay is recalled as it contains dangerous chemical that inflames lungs
Pallets of silver glitter, sold under the brand name Saffron and imported from China, were found to contain dangerously high levels of the substance antimony. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NHS pension fiasco is forcing hospitals to postpone operations
NHS Providers deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery said the problem has now reached 'crisis point'. Her concerns were echoed by the British Medical Association (BMA). (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Popular Spice Rivals Stimulant for ADHD Popular Spice Rivals Stimulant for ADHD
The popular and expensive spice saffron appears to be as effective as the stimulant methylphenidate in treating symptoms in youngsters with ADHD, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 11, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Mystery solved -- biologists in Dresden explain the genetic origins of the saffron crocus
(Technische Universit ä t Dresden) For almost 100 years, there has been controversy as to the possible parent species of the saffron crocus are. If the parent species were known, changes could be inserted into the crocus genome by new breeding. It is precisely this mystery that Dresden biologists have now solved. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 11, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Injectable Schizophrenia Tx; Saffron for ADHD
(MedPage Today) -- News and commentary from the psychiatry world (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - February 27, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Are The Health Benefits Of Turmeric Too Good To Be True?
(CNN) — Alzheimer’s disease. Diabetes. Arthritis. Unwanted hair growth. Baldness. Infertility. Erectile dysfunction. Hangovers. Glaucoma. Cancer.
If you have an ailment, there’s a good chance that someone, somewhere, is studying whether turmeric can treat it. There are more than 15,000 manuscripts published about curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, and about 50 manuscripts added to this collection each week, according to the National Institutes of Health.
“It’s really taken on sort of panacea-like properties in terms of the things it’s being studied for and the things it has bee...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - August 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local TV turmeric Source Type: news
