Obesity has always been linked with varying health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. However, being fat isn’t always an indication of being unhealthy. This was the finding of a new study by the University of South Carolina. “Obesity alone is not a major risk factor” Researchers followed some 43,000 obese peop
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Do you always find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and finding it hard to get back to sleep? Interruptions in our sleeping patterns, especially at night mark the start of insomnia. Get enough rest – that has always been the doctor’s advice. But resting could be impossible if you wake up each night for nothing. Tossing and turning i
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Experts say dreaming about sex doesn’t simply mean a person really longs for sex. It could be something deeper and more meaningful. You’re sure it was night time but there’s a gleaming light coming from the window. Beside you was a guy you’ve never met before. You were simply talking with each other but out of nowhere, he pulled you
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Most of us choose to buy organic food products because of their “increased’ health benefits. On a new study though, experts begged to disagree. In a report published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from the Stanford University in California reviewed the results of over a hundred studies on organic foods. Some of the studi
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Most people these days are aware of the connection between stress and an overwhelming number of health problems, including: coronary heart disease, depression or anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, sexual health problems, autoimmune disorders, chronic back pain, diabetes, decreased bone density and cancer. How
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In a world where allergies and sensitivities are an ever increasing problem, it will come as quite a relief to discover that there is some significant help available within the complementary therapy field. Common reactions As a professionally trained homeopath, I have met many clients with quite debilitating issues. Probably the most common pr
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Inflammation, the body’s natural response to wound or infection, could be targeted to relieve individuals with difficult-to-treat depression, a new study found. Researchers from the Emory University examined the effects of using anti-inflammatory drugs to people with severe depression symptoms, with the goal of determining whether blocking inflammatio
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For many smokers who are trying so hard to quit but couldn’t, electronic cigarettes could be the answer. This technology has promised a better alternative for tobacco. However, there’s still an ongoing debate regarding their safety. New study suggests that unlike tobacco, electronic fags do not seem to affect the heart. However, another research
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Maybe you’ve seen movies where in the weeping lady or a broken-hearted man succumbs to junk foods and sweet desserts in hope of feeling better. Although eating could be a great way to improve your mood, it is essential that you know what particular foods can truly bust off the depression. Instead of opening a bag of cookies or sipping soft drink, exper
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Preterm birth occurs when a baby is born before the 37 weeks of pregnancy. Until today, its cause is unknown. However, there are various factors that are believed to increase the risk of preterm labour. These include diet and lifestyle. In a new study, scientists discovered a link between preterm birth and consumption of sweetened soft drinks. Researchers f
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