Consuming Oily fish Helps Repair Damaged Blood Vessels, New Study Says

Lisa Franchi February 16, 2015

Fish contains essential fatty acids that are known to promote heart health. But apart from its preventive benefits, consuming oily fish may also help repair damaged blood vessels, thus, reducing the risk of heart disease – new research found. The Study For the study, researchers tested two new emerging markers of cardiovascular disease that are of pa

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How to Eat to Stay Productive

Rebecca Lewis February 16, 2015

Your diet plays a major role on your productivity. Food can be a source of energy. But it can be a source of lethargy too, if you are picking the wrong choices all these time. If you’re looking to amp your productivity, it is important that you assess your regular diet. Are you eating what your body needs to be mentally and physically alert? Or are you

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New Study Shows How Meditation Can Keep Us Young

Amy Taylor February 13, 2015

As people increase in age, so is their risk of developing mental health problems and neurodegenerative diseases. Fortunately, new research has figured out how an ancient mind-body healing technique can minimise such risk. Researchers from University of California, Los Angeles found that meditation appeared to help preserve the brain’s gray matter, the

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10 Things that are Worth Pursuing (Despite the Difficulties)

Lisa Franchi February 13, 2015

We all have different dreams and aspirations in life. These things are what keeps us motivated to keep moving forward, even though we know it’s going to be difficult. Maybe you dream of putting up your own restaurant, traveling the world, buying a beautiful house, becoming a superstar or a popular athlete, taking a master’s degree in Harvard, etc

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Ways to Boost Your Heart Health this Season of Love

Sharon Moore February 13, 2015

February is the season of love. And just as you want to take care of your heart rhetorically, you also want to take care of it literally! Heart disease has always been among the leading causes of mortality not just in Britain and US, but almost anywhere in the world. Our heart plays a major function in our body. It is just right that we take good care of it

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Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship this Valentine’s Day

Amy Taylor February 12, 2015

To have a healthy relationship, it involves hard work from both sides. When only one person is making an effort, the relationship is compromised. Love is replaced with hate and resentment, and the bond which took years to build end up broken. Whilst love and respect are at the core of any relationship, there are many other things we should give importance t

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Taking Naps Are Good for You, Study Says

Lisa Franchi February 12, 2015

New research discovers a short nap can provide stress relief and bolster the immune system. Scientists have discovered that people who sleep too little are more likely to develop chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression. Sleep deficits are even detrimental to the economy as individuals are less productive and more prone

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Rich Sources of Good Cholesterol

Rebecca Lewis February 12, 2015

Cholesterol, like fats, has gotten a bad rap for years. When people hear about “cholesterol”, they often freak out. And that’s because too much cholesterol is widely linked to heart disease – one of the leading causes of death worldwide. But how true are these claims? Unfortunately, not all cholesterol are bad for you. There’s

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How to Make Your Day Less Stressful

Amy Taylor February 11, 2015

In this oh-so busy world, we need a constant reminder to slow down, breathe and just let ourselves be. However, many of us feel guilty about relaxing when they shouldn’t, at all. Relaxation is essential to our physical and mental health. With all the stresses we go through on a daily basis, we all deserve to have some downtime every day. So you don&rs

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Gut Bacteria May Affect Appetite, Study Finds

Rebecca Lewis February 11, 2015

Researchers have found possible link between specific bacteria present in the human gut flora and the eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating. The new study suggests that correcting the imbalances in the gut flora and normalising satiety signals could potentially help restore a healthy food intake. For the study, scientists altered

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