Researchers from Louvain Drug Research Institute made an important discovery related to the essential role of the intestinal immune system regarding the control of the energy metabolism. Such mechanism fuels obesity and diabetes type 2 after following a diet with a high dose of fat nutrition. They found that when modifying the response of the immune system
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Less physical activity has long been linked to mental health issues. Now, a new study found that employees who sit for long periods of time are at greater risk for psychological distress. The research, which involved 3,367 state government employees, suggest that sitting for longer than six hours per day had higher rates of anxiety and depression comp
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It’s really hard to imagine that some of the painful experiences we had decades ago can still affect us in the present moment. Many people underestimate the negative effects of difficult childhood experiences in their life as adults. But not giving attention to it can be detrimental to our mental health. Maybe you have suffered from rejection when you
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It’s Monday – again. You still probably have a hangover of a weekend party you attended and all you want to do now is to shut that alarm clock off and get extra hours in bed. But of course, like most Mondays, it isn’t possible. There are mornings when we really hate doing anything work-related. There are mornings when we don’t feel l
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If you ever want to make your life better, you’ve got to welcome change. Personal growth can be tricky and full of challenges, but it can open the door to happiness and success. The road to personal growth can be bumpy, but once you’ve gotten to your destination, it gives you a very rewarding feeling – something that material gains and acco
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New research discovers that women experiencing anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental illness are less likely to be screened for breast cancer. Researchers say prior studies have shown people with mental illness experience a higher mortality rate due to cancer. Although the reason for this is not entirely known, many associate the prevalence of canc
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You have probably heard a lot of nutrition tips. They are almost everywhere. And these days the idea of eating healthy somewhat confusing, and just like too much hard work at worst. But it doesn’t have to be that complicated. So here’s a compilation of the most important nutrition tips that you can easily incorporate in your diet. You don’
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Successful people share common traits. And these include being able to handle stress effectively. Keeping calm amidst a very challenging situation is a skill that each of us can really benefit from. When we are able to manage stress effectively, we can think about better ways to resolve an issue, resist failure, and make our life happier, healthier and longe
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The Mediterranean diet might be the recipe to long life. While the diet has been consistently linked with health benefits, including reduced mortality and reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, it also appears to be associated with longer telomere length—an established marker of slower aging. The diet involves vegetables, fruits, nu
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Having a ‘beer belly’ is really frustrating. And sometimes, it is enough to motivate us to exercise, observe proper diet, and really lose some pounds. But belly fat is more than just a fat. It is by far the most dangerous type of fat in the body so burning it is really something you should take seriously. Here are some of the top reasons why you
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