For decades, we have developed a love affair with processed foods. The taste, plus the convenience they offer are just so irresistible. Thanks to microwave ovens, it only takes a few seconds to prepare delish sandwiches, rice meals, spaghetti, etc. This convenience is so appealing to busy professionals who rarely have time for cooking at home. Unfortunately
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Researchers from Wayne State University, in collaboration with La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology (LIAI), are in the process of developing a vaccine that could offer protection against heart disease. Their study shows show proof of concept for the development of an autoantigen-specific vaccine for reducing the amount of atherosclerotic plaques
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Every day is a brand new day. Regardless of what you are going through, waking up each day is like entertaining a new streak of hope – a chance to be happy, to forget past hurts, and to pursue your goals. Every day is an opportunity to grow, become better than what you are yesterday, and most of all – make things right. But it’s not ever
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Challenges are common in any type of workplace. And one of the toughest challenges we can face is being called upon to come up with new ideas under the most difficult circumstances. Maybe your boss asked you to come up with a new plan to increase the company’s sales target, or you were assigned to a different department. Or maybe you’ve received
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting almost 500,000 people in the UK. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is unknown, although a number of things are thought to increase one’s risk of developing the disease. But according to University of Cambridge researchers, a third of Alzheimer’s disease cases
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They say the darker the fruit’s colour, the healthier it is. It’s true, especially when it comes to berries. You probably know for quite a while now that blueberries are home of so many antioxidants while being low in calories. But there are more good things to say about these super delicious gems. Here are 8 super health benefits of eating bl
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When we think of mindfulness or meditation, the words conjure images of a quiet, private time of tranquillity and peace. But how exactly, does mindfulness helps your body heal from a host of chronic illnesses? Mindfulness meditation has received great buzz for the past few years. Due to the insurmountable scientific evidence that it works, it has been in
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Middle-aged and older adults who suffer from high levels of stress, hostility, or depression are at greater risk for stroke or transient ischemic attack or a stroke caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. In the new study, researchers investigated data included more than 6,700 adults, ages 45-84, of which 53 per cent are women. Partici
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Getting human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine is a great way to reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer, and is widely encouraged by health experts worldwide. But did you know there are also dietary means of preventing cervical cancer? Not only could these natural measures reduce your risk of developing such disease, they may also aid in the treatment w
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What would life be without friends? They say “no man is an island”. That’s very true. We can’t live without having social companions, as we can’t live without food, shelter or water. Sure we can survive days and weeks without having someone beside us, but life would be one, long melancholic journey that we would rather choos
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