It is estimated that more than 20 million people smoke in the UK and so that why the main aims to stop smoking are endless. The most harmful chemicals in Cigarettes are the cancer-causing (carcinogenic) with other toxins (such as nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic and DDT). The clinical research in smoking found that tobacc
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Happiness. It is something we all want to experience. And when we do, we want to make it last. The ability to hang on to positive emotions is critical to our mental health. Therefore, making happiness last should be one of our top priorities. But how do we make happiness last? Such a difficult question. It is easier to spark happiness. Eat ice-cream.
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Being married offers you a lot of great health benefits. You have someone to remind you to eat and not to drink too much. Someone to pair you up during workouts. And someone to encourage you to visit your GP. And the list goes on. Just recently, researchers found that having a spouse makes you more likely to survive a heart surgery. Researchers from Perelma
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Cinnamon is a commonly used spice that is available year round, although we use it more in winter seasons, especially during Christmas. The aromatic, sweet taste of cinnamon makes it a great seasoning in many dishes, including baked goods. But apart from its culinary benefits, cinnamon is widely used for its medicinal properties too. Below are some of
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Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that sleep interruptions had far greater risks on mental health than insufficient sleep without interruption. The new study involved 62 healthy men and women randomly subjected to three sleep experimental conditions in an inpatient clinical research suite. The participants had three consecutive nights of eithe
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One of the most common reasons why many people resort to junk food diet is this: they don’t have time to prepare healthy food. While healthy meals may indeed take some time to prepare, it isn’t true in all cases. No matter how busy you are, you can still maintain a healthy, balanced diet. We got some great tips for you. Plan ahead. Plann
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Whether you are looking for an activity that can de-stress you, is meaningful and really uplifting, or worth spending your time for, volunteering is a great idea. Not only does it benefit other people, it also benefits you, particularly your health and well-being. Below are five amazing benefits of volunteering. You will be surprised of how a simple
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What you stock on your kitchen does have a huge impact on your weight and overall health. If you are after weight loss, make sure to leave a bowl of fruits on your kitchen counter. This very simple diet hack can make you lose as much as 13 pounds, according to new research. The research involved 500 women in the United States, who were mothers of at
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Self-empowerment. It is such a big word. And for many of us, it is but an elusive dream. Many things can hurt our self-belief and make us feel less empowered. Think about your failures, disappointments, and all the painful moments of the past. Many people spend the rest of their life trying to move away from these bitter things and were never successful.&nbs
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Sure, reducing your calorie intake can help you manage your weight, which in turn helps stabilise your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. But unless you cut back on sugar, these two are going to be your problem still, researchers claim. According to the new study by the University of California San Francisco, sugar is metabolically harmful not beca
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