High blood pressure? Enjoy a glass of orange or any citrus juice. Research says citruses contain a phytonutrient called hesperidin, which appears to increase blood flow throughout the body, including the brain. Using a machine called Doppler fluximeter, scientists measured the blood flow of the participants through the skin using a laser beam. They fo
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Carrot is well-known for its eye health benefits. But did you know eating carrots can also help protect you from breast cancer? That’s the latest findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Being one of the largest of its kind, the new study involved 1,500 women diagnosed with breast tumours and another 1,500 or so who were
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Only a few percentage of people across the world sleep nude. If you think the only benefit of sleeping naked is that it spices up your sex life, think again. Sleeping naked has so many great benefits that are too great to enjoy. Here they are: You will feel less stressed. Yes. Sleeping naked keeps stress away by boosting the release of oxyt
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Do you always frown whenever you are assigned with a creative project? Do you feel like you can never be that ‘artistic’? You may not be borne with a creative mind like Pablo Picasso, Einstein or Steve Jobs. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be like them. Creativity, like any skill, can be acquired and developed. And on this article, yo
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Good news for chocolate lovers - enjoying your favourite treat once a week can have positive impact on your brain! It basically boosts your concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills. In the study, participants who ate any type of chocolate at least once a week performed better on a range of brain tests than those who didn’t indulge.
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Many people choose to live in highly urbanised areas because of the convenience and perks they bring. Great restaurants, shopping centres, signature brand boutiques, and amusement parks - who doesn’t want an easy access to all these? But then, more and more people are now appreciating how it’s like to live in areas where there are fewer buildings
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Telomeres - the ‘caps’ on the ends of chromosomes which protect the DNA from damage, have long been associated to longevity. It is said that the longer the telomeres, the longer one’s lifespan. A new study however, which is the largest of its kind, found a small correlation between stress and telomere length. The analys
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Avocado has long been considered a superfood. It’s perfect in smoothies, salads, sandwiches and many other dishes. But apart from its culinary benefits, eating avocado could save your life too. A new study found that it ’significantly reduces’ cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease - one of the leading
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When it comes to women’s fitness, strength training is one of those that are often overlooked. Getting into shape is every woman’s dream. Many think that the easiest way to get there is to do aerobics. But weight loss is more effective when accompanied with strength training. And no, strength training isn’t just for the boys. It’s for
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Cucumber is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family. It is perfect for salads, sandwiches and many other dishes. It is also made into a popular beverage. You’ll often see cucumber water being served in restaurants. Apart from its refreshing taste and, there are more reasons to drink cucumber water. This natural drink is loaded with essential nutr
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