Fat – it is something that dieters hate. Most of us picture fats like a monster that sabotages all our efforts to lose weight and get healthy. Fats are what we blame for the rising incidence of heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol, and many other illnesses. But despite the negative views about fats, scientific investigations reveal that they are a
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Just as we train our body hard to stay fit and healthy, we should also train our mind to improve our ability to regulate our emotions, behave appropriately regardless of the circumstances we’re in, and develop a more positive perspective. You may feel like you are mentally strong in times of happiness and wins. But you will never know how mentally st
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Strong and healthy is the new sexy. Gone are the days when people go with crash diets simply to lose weight and get thin. More and more people, especially women, are going for the tough yet more sustainable way of losing weight, gaining muscles, and boosting their confidence. If you’re into staying fit this year (and perhaps in the years to come), th
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A group of researchers from UC San Francisco found that a protein which drives the growth of organs during development and regulates their size in adulthood, plays a key role in the emergence of resistance to targeted cancer therapies. Though cancer drugs aimed at specific genetic mutations have had some success in recent years, most patients who have a goo
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New research from Stanford University School of Medicine discovered a common pattern of gray matter loss in a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, ranging from schizophrenia to depression to addiction. The analysis of 193 peer-reviewed papers shows a loss of gray matter in three brain structures that, although physically separate, participate in a network ass
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We all make decisions and choices every day. But sometimes, they get overwhelming that we often find ourselves falling short of the energy and determination to do so. Whether it is about pursuing a dream or cutting back on a bad habit, willpower is a finite resource that we need to keep moving. Whilst we can replenish our stock of willpower, there will come
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Whether you are trying to lose weight or lower your risk of developing health issues, apple cider vinegar is a great addition to your diet. This vinegar contains essential nutrients and trace elements that make it a superfood as well. Below are among the most impressive health wonders brought by apple cider vinegar. It boosts weight loss. Apple cider vine
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One can survive physical illness easily with the right treatments. But overcoming mental illness is harder. And often, it takes a lot of trials and errors before one can finally get through it. But even though the journey can feel like a roller coaster ride, going through a mental illness has its upside too. Yes, you read it right. Just as some things are
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University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine researchers believe that brain scans could ultimately be used as a diagnostic tool to help patients receive the best treatment as quickly as possible. Their study was the first to use a technique known as resting-state functional brain connectivity MRI. The technology allows scientists to identify differ
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You probably have heard of this – a good deal of laughter can be beneficial for your mental and physical health. And science could back this statement up. Laughter’s the best medicine, so they say. But in what ways does it promote healing and wellness? It boosts emotional health. When you laugh, the emotional and reward centres in your brain a
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