At some point in our life, most of us feel disconnected from our true self. Maybe you have felt that you have become more withdrawn and pessimistic. Or that you’ve become less and less confident. All these are normal. But we shouldn’t wait for too long to that point when our relationship with ourselves has already gone astray. If you feel
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Chia is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It has edible seeds that have become very popular in the health community. And don’t be fooled by their tiny size. These one-of-a-kind seeds are packed with amazing health benefits. From promoting digestion and burning fats, to increasing your energy levels and endurance - chia seeds are somethin
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Eating broccoli three to five times per week can help cut your risk of developing liver cancer particularly among people whose diets are high in sugar, according to new research. Scientists say it also slashes the risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer. Eating broccoli may also aid in countering the development of fatty liver or non-alcohol
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Happiness is something we all want to achieve even when we were still little until now that we have grown up. But the chase for happiness seems to get harder as years go by. You probably still remember the days when just a few candies or a cupcake makes you jump in joy. But as you grow older, you realise that happiness is more than indulging in your favourit
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Everyone knows that smoking causes lung cancer. In fact, it is the leading cause of the disease. But there are other factors that could raise your risk of this life-threatening illness. They include eating carbs. Yes. You read it right. It may sound a little weird but according to a new study, foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) - such as white bread or b
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Who says romance ends by the time you reach 50 or 60? Not only does it strengthen your relationship even more but having more sex can actually benefit your cognitive health - which may be at risk as your age increases. The new study, published in the journal Age and Ageing, found a positive association between sexual activity and cognitive function in adult
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Have you ever found yourself trying to comfort a person who has just gone through a very difficult situation? How did you respond? What did you say? How did you show empathy and support? ‘He’s in a better place now.’, ‘Stop crying, that guy doesn’t deserve you. You will find someone else better.’, ‘Time heals
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Most of us have that common friend - that person who seems so effortlessly slim and healthy. And we wonder why we couldn’t have that good-looking body as that person has. If you’ve ever wondered what the secrets of these effortlessly slim and healthy people are, here’s a good read. A growing body of research tells us that they actually shar
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It is a common knowledge that eating junk food may cause bowel cancer. But the question is: WHY? According to new research, fatty food causes cells in the gut to mutate. Researchers say consumption of junk food drives a population boom of intestinal stem cells, resulting to tumours. It also generates a pool of other cells that behave like stem cells which c
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Carbonated drinks are so popular worldwide. You’d see fizzy drinks sold everywhere - from school canteens to sidewalk vending machines, malls, restaurants, hotels, fast food chains, and many more. According to Soft Drinks Association, carbonates are the largest category of soft drinks in the UK. They have a market share of 43%, and the products range f
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