Now, cure your earache royal-style with loaf of bread
A newly unearthed 17th century book, which was written by King Charles II’s personal physician, Dr. William Sermon, has revealed that ancient royals used to put a loaf of bread in their ear hole to cure an earache. The book, titled ‘A Friend To The Sick, or The Honest Englishman’s Preservation’, explained that taking a loaf made with one part of caraway seeds, cutting it through the middle and applying it to the ears was an easy cure for earaches. The book, which sheds light on some old home remedies, also claimed that rubbing watercress into the gums was an excellent cure for toothache, the Daily Express reported. Sermon also advised in the book, which is expected to fetch around 500 pounds when it goes under the hammer, that tobacco ash is of excellent use to cleanse the teeth and to make them white. (ANI)
Video games can help encourage adults to remain active
Researchers have revealed that old adults can live not only longer but also healthy and active by playing video games. observed that people are living longer, but not necessarily living healthier and now they hope to accomplish that goal by using video games to promote fitness and encouraging older adults to get active. Jennifer Margrett, an associate professor of human development and family studies and director of the gerontology program said that their program is focused on whole-person wellness, and they want to include that socialization aspect with the physical activity. Margrett said that by socializing and doing interactive games, older adults are also exercising their brains, building relationships, and so it helps in more than one way. High school and college-age trainers led the eight-week exergaming program that combines strength-building exercises with video games, like tennis or bowling. The trainers teach older adults, who may be intimidated by the technology, how to use the gaming systems so they can continue with the program after the initial eight weeks. Researchers measured physical activity levels before and after the eight-week fitness program. Nearly half of the participants- all 60 years of age or older – initially described themselves as inactive. (ANI)
Power of positivity ‘key to success, happiness’
A fitness and lifestyle guru Lorna Jane Clarkson has said that believing in yourself is the key to achieving all your dreams. Her new book ‘More Of The Fit Woman’s Secrets’ says that a person should find their purpose while letting go of old habits and anything that is not in line with who they truly want to be. Clarkson says in her book that a person should find their own personal reason to exist and work out a way to include it in their life. (ANI)