Monthly Archives: January 2012


Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage: Study

Once the honeymoon’s over, wedded couples grow less happy and social, research claims Marriage offers few well-being advantages compared to living together, a new study contends. The study also found that the benefits of marriage diminish over time, while unmarried couples who live together experience greater happiness and self-esteem. Researchers […]

Healthy Relationships in Mallorca

Alzheimers Care in Mallorca

Study Into Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk 3

A report published in the Jan. 23 online edition of the Archives of Neurology states that a steady diet of mental stimulation might reduce Alzheimer’s risk. The researchers report that a lifetime of reading, games lowered levels of brain plaques. People who engage in activities such as reading and playing games throughout […]


Superbugs in Europe

Europe ‘losing’ super-bugs battle?

Antibiotic-resistant infections have reached unprecedented levels and now outstrip our ability to fight them with existing drugs, European health experts are warning. Each year in the EU over 25,000 people die of bacterial infections that are able to outsmart even the newest antibiotics. The World Health Organization says the situation […]


Your Smartphone May Be Stressing You Out

Compulsively checking your smartphone may not actually be that smart, British researchers warn. The cautionary observation stems from a new study that finds an association between the increasingly popular use of Web-enabled cellphones and a rise in stress levels. The reason: a relentless need to immediately review and respond to […]

Modern Day Stress in Mallorca