Being unfit is the second biggest factor that affect mortality in middle-aged men, according to new research. The study found that those with the least aerobic capacity, which is measured by oxygen consumption, were more likely to die young. Researchers from University of Gothenburg say the findings highlight the need to increase physical activity and
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Competing with a person who is more skilled than you are can leave you feeling a bit low. Meanwhile, working together with that person can boost your self-esteem - new research reveals. The study, published in the journal Neuron, found that people automatically compare their own performance with that of others. The findings show that when an individua
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Back pain again? You are not alone. About 8 in 10 people experience back pain at some point in their life. It often goes away in time, ranging from a few days to a week. But sometimes, back pain can last for several weeks, even months (wherein it is considered a chronic pain issue already). Whether you are looking to strengthen your back or lessen
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New research published in the journal JAMA Cardiology discovered the maximum amount of time a person can sit on average per day before it starts to damage their heart. The cut-off is 12 hours on average every day. Most people spend their working days sitting in a desk, either working in front of a computer or doing some mechanical work that involves
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Quality sleep - we all dream about it. In the ideal world, after a long hard day at work, we can easily drift into a deep slumber and give our mind and body time to rest and rejuvenate. But again, that’s in the ideal world. The reality is that majority of workers suffer from sleep problems, ranging from insomnia to snoring, sleep apnoea, and a lot more
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New research suggests that compounds present in cranberry juice can block bacterial infections, which could be the basis for new antibiotics. According to scientists, this vibrant red berry could open a new area of focus for drug developers. The said compounds, called flavonols, were found to significantly reduce the ability of E.coli bacteria to trig
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TGIF! Just like most people out there, you probably feel really excited right now. After five days of working hard, you get to enjoy your favourite part of the week - the weekend! But sometimes, weekend can be so stressful too. So here are strategies for a calming and relaxing weekend: Spend quality time with friends and family. Life becomes less stres
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Sometimes, we get even to ourselves. We choose to see our flaws than our good qualities. We fret about how difficult life is than be thankful for the good things that happened to us through the years. We let our inner critic take over our thoughts and actions. We spend more time remunerating, thinking about our disappointments and failures, and the things we
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While fad diets can promise tremendous weight loss in just several weeks, experts say three-quarters of that are just body fluids - which can easily be regained. They add that the maximum fats an individual can burn is two pounds per month. For the study, researchers tracked a group of cyclists to see how their fat levels changed during and after exer
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Meditation is considered one of the best workouts for the mind and body. Its benefits have been widely studied. From boosting our immune system to helping us regulate our emotions properly - meditation has so much to offer. But for it to be effective, you got to practise it right. Meditation isn’t quite as simple as it seems. Concentrating and g
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