Before, high blood pressure is a problem that bothers only the adult population, particularly those in their middle years. But today, it also affects a significant portion of the youth and the rate is increasing. High blood pressure is linked to heart attack and stroke. Kids are eating more salt High sodium intake appears to be a major factor that co
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Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) – hospital admission rates in England concerning stress increased by 7% in 12 months. Majority of people who had been hospitalised were ages 18 to 60 and most of them belong to the working group. Stress is among the conditions that can be addressed and treated without the patient being hospitalised. Wh
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Do you always find yourself checking your twitter account or email every now and then? Do you feel something is missing if a day pass and you didn’t tweet, checked how many followers you have, and read their tweets? Is it preventing you from getting works done? If yes, you might be among the thousands of people who are certified “twitter addict&r
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Thousands of years ago, there were two cousins who lived in the same cave. They were Bernie and Charlie. Bernie had the habit of worrying too much. He worried about whether the fire was going out, whether the giant cat that ate his neighbour will come back and attack them, whether his son could go home safe, and so on. Charlie on the other hand, was more rel
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A growing body of research suggests that electronics such as mobile phones, laptops and wireless networks have negative effects to the health. Some researchers linked them with higher risk of cancer, infertility, insomnia, and other serious diseases. It is believed that the radiofrequency energy emitted by these transmitting devices could be absorbed by the
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Acupuncture is one of the most sought-after treatments by people suffering from various conditions from stress-related diseases to migraines, diabetes, skin disorders, and so on. Just recently, a group of researchers found that the 2,000 year-old therapy may help reduce joint pain in people with osteoarthritis. Now, another study seems to strengthen the clai
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There is NO perfect marriage. No real couples would say they haven’t fought at all. All marriages have ups and downs. Some problems can get resolved overnight. But there are hiccups that take years, and sometimes leave a stain in the relationship. Don’t let your marriage fall into the ditch. You and your partner both have the responsibility to e
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Green tea, the world’s most consumed beverage next to water, has been a subject of numerous studies for the past decades. This refreshing and delicious drink is known to contain special compounds and antioxidants that promote physical and mental wellness. While it has already been established that green tea improves memory, a new research shows how exa
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Let’s start with a quote from the American jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie – ‘There have been two great revelations in my life. The first was bebop, the second was homeopathy’. To me that just about says it all. Once you discover homeopathy you will never be the same again. It is truly a miraculous form of medicine. So wha
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What separates us, humans, from the rest of the living organisms is our ability to use our mind in much more effective ways. The average human brain has around 100 billion neurons, aside from the other billions attached to the spinal cord. Studies show that our brain is as big as a regular pillowcase, only that it is crumpled so it fits to our skull. But, ar
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