Category Archives: Medical sciences

Facing the Truth of Growing Old

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Kadi-Kai Eljaste

Let’s face it: most of us are afraid of growing old. But how to age gracefully? What is age management and how does it differ from anti-ageing treatments? Continue reading →

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Health in 2032: Many Elderly People, But No Retirement

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Villu Päärt

What will health and medicine be like in 2032? University of Tartu professors discuss healthcare, new medical technologies, advances in genetics, and more. Continue reading →

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Why Do We Dream?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Jaan Aru

Brain researcher Jaan Aru explores the question: ‘Why do we dream?’ He presents a recent theory, according to which dreams do the hard work of storing our memories. Continue reading →

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How Old Is Your Body?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Villu Päärt

Research shows that the age written in a passport and physical age can differ in a substantial way. Calculate your physical age with the help of an online calculator that combines six variables to estimate your maximal oxygen uptake. Continue reading →

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What’s the Secret of the Slim?

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Villu Päärt

How do some people stay slim? What’s different about their behaviour? Psychologists look into the success formulas of slim people to help those worried about their excess weight. Continue reading →

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Europeans and Indians Share a Light-Skinned Ancestor

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Villu Päärt

Find out how the lighter skin colour of Europeans and many Indians has been inherited from an ancestor living somewhere in the Middle East or Central Asia 20,000 years ago. Continue reading →

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Personalised Medicine: What’s in It for You?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Inga Külmoja

Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy was based on genetic testing, which is the basis of personalised medicine. Learn more about personalised medicine and how you can benefit from it. Continue reading →

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