Researchers from Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute found that lipids found in mammalian food products and generated by normal human cells can contribute to inflammation of the colon, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and inflammation-associated colon cancer, whereas soy and plant-type lipids may protect against these conditions. For decade
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Ever felt like no matter how hard you try, or no matter how much you do and effort you give – it is still not enough? We all hear the same voices from time to time – “You don’t do enough. You’re not enough. You can’t be enough. You are going to fail”. Why do you feel you’re not doing enough? We all go th
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Knowing your purpose in life and actually living it doesn’t only make you happy. It can also save you from chronic illnesses – new study suggests. The study, which involved over 7,000 Americans, found that the higher people scored on a "purpose in life" scale, the more likely they were to get various screening tests over the next six y
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The respiratory system is consists of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration, which are primarily involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. Unfortunately, most of the time, the air we breathe contains pollutants, dust, mould and fungus that prevent oxygen from being d
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We all go through series of changes throughout our lifetime. As they say – nothing is constant but change. But there are transitions that are just too difficult to bear, and cause us severe stress, anxiety and even unhappiness. Nevertheless, no matter how difficult the transition may be, with proper mind-setting and an optimistic attitude, we can alwa
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In recent times, the publicity surrounding the causes of skin cancer has become widespread. When we know what increases the risk of a cancer, it makes it easier to prevent it, although we do not always listen to the advice! The majority of cases of skin cancer are preventable, but if left untreated kills more than 2,500 people in the UK every yea
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All the advertising at the moment is about STOPPING. You are probably fed up with your family by now saying “just stop it!” If only it were that easy. How about changing the word stopping to starting? Start to feel good about yourself, proud of your achievements. Feel healthier and happier than you have ever felt before.
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Stress – most people define it as something terrible and unhealthy. So we try to avoid it. And we get even more stressed when we start experiencing it. Stress is considered a “silent killer”. You may not know it’s there until such time that you have already suffered its consequences. But stress is not pure evil – and this is wh
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Conforming just to fit in is a trait unique to humans and often begins in early childhood, according to new research published in the journal Psychological Science. In fact, it is non-existent in apes. “Conformity is a very basic feature of human sociality. It retains in- and out-groups, it helps groups coordinate, and it stabilizes cultural diversity
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The grocery is one of the most deceptive places to go. There are simply a lot of options. From milk to bread, cereals, and frozen dinners – there are a multitude of brands and varieties to choose from. Of course, as much as possible, we want something healthy and good for our family, especially if we have kids at home. We want something that contains f
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