Ever wish you could choose apple over a big slice of pizza or a green tea smoothie over a large cup of ice cream? Willpower – we all wish we could have a little more of it, especially when it comes to sticking to a healthy diet. For decades, scientists have tried to investigate the mystery of willpower. And some interesting findings have been rev
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It’s no secret that yoga is good for you. But if you’re like most people, you probably just opt for it when you need to de-stress, improve your balance and posture, or gain flexibility. But did you know that yoga has benefits that go above and beyond the physical aspect? In fact, it can even improve your romantic relationship. Yoga is the b
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Only eating breakfast and lunch may be more effective at managing type 2 diabetes than eating smaller, more regular meals, new research found. Diabetes affects nearly 2.9 million people in the UK are affected by diabetes, 90% of whom have the type 2 form of the disease. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin,
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More and more studies are recognising the ill effects of sugar in human health. Plain sugar, which is present in large amounts in processed foods, including fizzy drinks and energy drinks, has been widely linked to a host of diseases, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Too much consumption of sugar is also blamed for the rising rate of obesity world
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Is there a quick and easy antidote to stress and negativity? Is there like a button we can press to instantly lift our mood on those times we are feeling blue? Sometimes, we wake up feeling gloomy, exhausted, and irritated and totally not in the mood to smile. The good news is that we can actually do something to instantly brighten our mood and turn a bad
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Individuals who used their mobile phones for more than 15 hours each month over five years on average had between two and three times greater risk of developing glioma and meningioma tumours compared with people whose used their phone rarely, French researchers found. Over the last 15 years, most investigations have failed to turn up conclusive results
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We all want to be healthy. But very few are able to reach their fitness goals. That’s because there are many things that people think are helping their efforts to be healthier, but in truth they are just sabotaging their health. Here are some of them: Believing what works for some works for them also. There’s no magic formula for weight los
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They say happiness is not a destination. It is a journey. But in every journey, there are roadblocks and potholes along the way. The following things are what usually keep a lot of us from being happy, as well as some important tips to overcome them. Think of them as a big orange cone on the road – giving you warning to have a safe and enjoyable
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In a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives, scientists list 17 chemicals that are common in everyday life. They also give tips on how women can minimise their exposure. The chemicals included those found in gasoline, diesel and other vehicle exhaust, flame retardants, stain-resistant textiles, paint remover
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You have probably experienced it many times. You know you’ve got a lot of things to do but you can’t just get started. Distractions are everywhere – from that pain in your low back to the endless worries that bug your mind. And pretty soon the day is gone. The next day you feel like cramming. You feel guilty because again, you haven&rsquo
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