Many people love strawberries. And there’s no wonder why. They taste so incredibly good! Strawberries make perfect toppings for cereals, oatmeal and yoghurt, fillings for cakes and pastries, and additions for salads. They are also delicious when eaten plainly as they are. But apart from its wonderful taste, there are more reasons to love strawberries
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There’s a reason why they are called ‘junk’. Apart from the many chemicals and additives, processed foods contains trans-fats which lead to poorer memory in men aged 45 and younger – new study found. US researchers found that men whose diets contained the highest levels of the fats were likely to recall 12 fewer words in a memory tes
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Feeling sleepy, stressed or worn out? Feeling depressed, irritated or anxious? Believe it or not, what you eat has a significant impact on your mood. And sometimes, what you put on your plate may actually save you from a bad day. Below are great foods to indulge in during the not-so-good days. Coffee for mental fuzziness. Can’t focus at work? A nice
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We all want to experience the thrill of victory, but never the agony of defeat. Losing is one of the hardest moments in life, and sometimes, it takes months and years to recover from the pain it brings. Whether it’s losing a game, a job, an opportunity or a relationship – defeat brings us a great deal of emotional turmoil. And sadly, no one is e
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Here’s another reason not to depend on medications too much for pain and opt for natural approaches instead: young women who regularly use pain relieving medications called NSAIDs might be seriously harming their fertility. These findings were presented on the European League against Rheumatism Congress 2015 in Rome. Shocking Findings The researchers
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Are you productive or busy? Almost everyone, student or working professional, parent or not, struggle with busyness. If only we can stretch the day and make it 25 or 26 hours, we will. But the fact remains that we can never compete with time. It is one of the few things that is constant in this world. Productivity is something we all want to practise in ou
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Tired of hearing this line, ‘You are only pretty when you are thin? You should be. Many people think that they only look good when they are with the same size as those women on the covers of magazines. But the real thing is that you are beautiful just the way you are. When you try to lose weight just to look good, and not to be healthier and fitter, yo
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One of the keys to a long and healthy life is regular exercise. Research has shown, over again, that physical activity brings many physical benefits, from stronger heart to leaner muscles and sexier physique. But it isn’t just your body that is benefited by adopting an active lifestyle. Your mental health benefits too. How? By promoting brain function
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To live healthy and longer, it is not enough that you exercise regularly and avoid habits that harm your body. You must also feed it well with the energy and nutrients it needs. Focusing on the right foods can really make a big difference in your health, and revitalise your mind and body. And speaking of food, here are some of your diet must-haves. Blueber
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Focus, focus, focus. It is something we all struggle with from time to time. But if concentrating is an ongoing problem of yours, seeking help from a mental health professional could be a great step. But before you do that, you may first want to revisit your daily habits and check if some of them could be causing the problem. Your social media account. Ans
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