Many of us always think of healthy foods as hard-to-find treasures. Yes they are indeed treasures. But majority of the healthiest foods out there aren’t hard to find. Chances are, they are sitting in your pantry for such a long time now, you just don’t realise how great they are for your health. Below are among the healthiest foods in the world
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It’s been two weeks since you last visited your favourite restaurant. You also quit eating junk food and cut back on alcohol. What’s more, you’ve signed up for a gym membership. You are feeling better. You know your chances of losing weight is getting higher each day. But one Friday afternoon you came home – hungry and tired. You went
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Yes – that crispy, juicy finger-licking fried chicken can be a perfect meal after a long tiring day. Unfortunately, it comes with health risks too – big ones – like increased risk of heart disease. Researchers from University of Alabama-Birmingham found that a "Southern diet" heavy on fried foods, processed meats and sugary
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Just recently, another animated film has conquered the big screens and really captured the hearts of millions of young people… and the older ones too. Inside Out, the newest 3D –computer animated drama produced by Pixar Animation Studio and released by Walt Disney Pictures, is indeed a very timely and must-watch film. Apart from the very cute ch
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Eating foods that are rich in protein every day saves your heart the way quitting smoking does, new research revealed. The findings, based on the study of 2,000 British women, found that people who eat lots of protein-rich food were found to have lower blood pressure and more healthy arteries, significantly lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. Acc
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Want a refreshing and relaxing drink? Go for a cup of tea. Not only does it promote relaxation and calmness, but tea is a great beverage choice if you’re after weight loss too. Below are the different types of tea and how they promote weight loss. White Tea This tea is probably the most commonly consumed tea in Europe as it has a very subtle flavou
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New report says five million adults are at risk of type 2 diabetes, and such disease kills 22,000 in Britain each year. Meanwhile, some 2.9 million people are already diagnosed with the condition. The research, coming from Public Health England and carried out by experts from the universities of Leicester and Exeter, suggests that millions over the age of 1
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Moody. Restless. Having strange cravings. Unable to focus. These qualities are often used to describe people diagnosed with mental health disorder, such as addiction. But they may also perfectly illustrate how many kids react after watching a two-hour Disney film. It is not surprising to see children as young as two or three to be well-versed in using mobil
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Feeling bad? Go ahead and cry it out. New research shows that while shedding a few tears leads to a dip in mood immediately after the crying jag, it makes you feel so much better after. There have been conflicting results in studies made to assess the effects of crying in mental health. Retrospective studies, such as those that ask people to look back
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Like most people, you probably spend most of your time facing the computer, browsing websites on your mobile phone, and watching TV. Unfortunately, all these digital devices could bring harm to our eyes. Below are some easy tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine to protect your eyes without doing away from your computer or mobile phone. Adjus
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