There are many things that we do on a daily basis that are really hurting our mental health. These include multitasking, poor diet, lack of relaxation, and insufficient sleep. And most of the time, we do them unconsciously. Our mental health plays a critical role in our overall well-being and happiness. And just like you take care of your physical health, yo
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A not-so-good news for bacon lovers. Cured and processed meats like bacon, sausage, hot dogs and ham can cause cancer, the World Health Organisation reports last Monday. They added them to a top-tier list of carcinogenic substances that includes alcohol, cigarettes, asbestos, and arsenic. According to WHO, processed meats can be bundled with t
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Healthy eating. It sounds too easy to do but the moment you start - it tends to give you a hard slap on your face. With all the tempting fatty, sugary food out there so readily available, eating healthy has become a major challenge. And if you’re used to a junk food diet for so long, switching to green living may be more of a difficult journey for you.
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Nearly every one of us starts the day with a cup of coffee. It’s awakening warmth and bitterness really stimulates our senses. Without it, most of us would slump, feel drowsy, and everything falls apart. Coffee is indeed one of the most consumed beverages in the world. And we don’t just drink one in the morning. If you’re like most people,
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When we take time out to reflect on our past, as therapy often encourages us to do, repeated patterns of behaviour often emerge. We may have been vaguely aware of them but for one reason or another paid little attention to our reservations and ploughed on regardless. Good therapy can bring them to the surface. Through explorati
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Every one of us suffers from headache once in a while. And everyone would agree that when headache strikes, the rest of the day gets so much difficult to deal with. Headache can range from mild to nagging and debilitating. And too often, we resort to popping a pill to alleviate the pain. Sure, medication is one of the easiest ways to treat headaches.
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Childhood obesity is becoming a real concern not just in the UK but in many other wealthy countries as well. But there could be a simple, inexpensive way to prevent it: let them walk a mile-long walk every day, according to a leading health expert. Shirley Cramer, chief executive of the Royal Society for Public Health, says childhood obesity has put
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It may be tough and prickly on the outside, but pineapple gives you a succulent and really refreshing fruit inside. And more than its wonderful taste, it is packed with plenty of nutrients too that are sure to help boost your health. In fact, pineapples are considered to be one of the healthiest foods on earth. Here are some great reasons to enjoy
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A high-fat diet does not only expose you to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and many other health problems. It can also lower your chances of conceiving. And this holds true even if you are very slim, according to a new study. Poor diet has grown to be a massive public concern in Britain, US and many well-developed countries. And its health c
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Coconut water has gotten a buzz lately in the world of health and fitness. This acclaimed ‘super drink’ is thought to provide a wide range of health benefits, from better skin to weight loss. But how true are these? Is coco water really something we should be enjoying from time to time? Let’s find out. Coconut is a member of the pa
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