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Some people are born a success, say scientists who have shown that much of our predisposition towards determination, sociability and self-control and sense of purpose is in our genes.

Moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness can help those with family history of high blood pressure to significantly reduce their risk of developing the disease, say researchers. In a study of more than 6,000 people, those who had a parent with high blood pressure but were highly fit had a 34 per cent lower risk of developing high blood pressure themselves, compared to those with a low-fitness level who had the same parental history.

Typing the perfect text to a woman they want to woo, can be a puzzling and infuriating task for men, according to a new survey. In a recent survey conducted by a website majority of participants agreed that writing a message containing ‘just-the-thing’ was more of an issue than approaching a woman in the first place, a major newspaper reported.

Before administering an injection, health professionals commonly tell us, "Don't look and it won't hurt," and a new study has proved that this common advice really does reduce pain. A group of German investigators has found that, in fact, your past experience with needle pricks, along with information you receive before an injection, shape your pain experience.

More than two dozen academic institutions will recruit volunteers in the coming months for a national, phase II clinical trial to examine the effects of resveratrol on individuals with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

Men confess telling big fat lies when their partners try on clothes to avoid tearful rows outside the changing rooms. Two-thirds say they try to avoid an explosive truth when asked such questions as "does my bum look big in this?"

If you're eating lunch at your desk, you could double the chances of developing a fatal blood clot, experts have warned. A survey found three out of four young office workers were failing to take a lunch break.

Outsized school bags are turning into a curse for kids, 80 per cent of whom carry loads up to a fifth of their body weight, really taxing their backs, says a new research from the charity BackCare. Studies show that carrying any more than a tenth of your body weight can cause spinal damage. Experts warn we are facing an epidemic of back problems in young adults when the long-term effects of this early damage starts to appear.

A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched USD 9.7 million at auction in Geneva on Wednesday. The 35-carat "Beau Sancy" diamond was worn by Marie de Medici, Queen consort of Henry IV, at her coronation in 1610. Five bidders spanning three continents competed for the historic jewel at a Sotheby's auction where there was little evidence of the current global financial woes.

While fate determines some fertility factors, a new study has suggested that oral issues may play a key role. A recent Australian study compared rates of periodontal disease with the speed by which women conceived. Of 1,956 women (average age 31) seeking to become pregnant, 74 per cent had healthy smiles, while the remaining fourth had cavities.