Your immune system is a complex matrix of cells and systems that works cohesively to protect against illness. Whether you succumb to viruses often comes down to the state of your body – with stress, tiredness and nutrition all playing a part. The body’s natural defence system against pathogens (bacteria, viruses and microorganisms that causes … Continue reading WELLBEING | 7 Ways To Supercharge Your Immune System
Yes, go ahead and grab the cup of joe, or two, or more. Doing so may improve your health and help you live longer, suggests new research. In an observation study involving close to 20,000 individuals, people who consumed at least four cups of coffee daily had a 64% lower risk of early death compared … Continue reading HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TO KEEP YOU YOUNG | Is Coffee Healthy?
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Even if it’s not your favorite sweet treat, you can probably agree that the confection conjures thoughts of love, pleasure and reward. But in case you need one more reason (or 10) to celebrate chocolate, just look to science. Studies of chocolate lovers – and even some self-proclaimed ‘chocoholics- suggest that … Continue reading HEALTH | Is Chocolate Good Or Bad For Health?
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones, improve brain health and reduce the risk for some cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke. People living the Mediterranean Sea are well-versed in the daily use of olive … Continue reading HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TO KEEP YOU YOUNG | Using Olive Oil Instead Of Butter, Margarine And Mayonnaise Could Add Years To The Life Of Your Heart, Study Says
It’s the early hours of the morning and you’re still awake. Instagram is telling you it’s time for bed by politely reminding you that you’re all caught up on two days’ worth of content, but you just can’t fall asleep. Why does this keep happening? As it turns out, the proof is – literally – … Continue reading MIND & BODY | 7 Snacks Keeping You Awake And What You Should Replace Them With
Drinking tea at least three times a week could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and is linked with a longer and healthier life, at least in China, a new study suggests. Chinese researchers found the health benefits associated with tea were more pronounced for drinkers of green, rather than black tea, and … Continue reading HEALTH | Drinking Green Tea, Rather Than Black, May Help You Live Longer, New Study Suggests
While the explosion of the wellness movement has yielded a wealth of cortisol – lowering offering, any expert will emphasize: nothing wards off stress as effectively as meditation. And yet, who has the time? is still an acceptable excuse for many with endless to-dos and a go-go-go schedule. But a slight shift in perspective on … Continue reading BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT | How To Meditate On Planes, Trains, And Automobiles
A New Book Suggests Your Body Doesn’t Like Diets Any More Than You Do A compelling look at the science of appetite and metabolism, “Why We Eat (Too Much), by Dr. Andrew Jenkinson explores how the habit of repeatedly dieting tampers with the body’s natural appetite and satiety hormones, ultimately making it harder to control … Continue reading HEALTH | A New Book Suggests Your Body Doesn’t Like Diets Any More Than You Do
Good skin care involves more than making sure you wipe your makeup off every night. Always Use An Eye Cream “The eyelid skin is the thinnest and most delicate skin and shows age the fastest”, Says Debra Jaliman, MD, author of Skin Rules and an assistant professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at … Continue reading THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF KEEPING SKIN HEALTHY | 17 Skin – Care Tips Dermatologist Follow Themselves
Instead of battling wrinkles with expensive creams and medical procedures, why not give these expert – approved natural remedies a try? Egg Whites Whip up several egg whites in a small bowl. Massage onto your skin, allowing to sit and dry at least 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and let the natural B … Continue reading BEAUTY | 5 Ways To Reduce Wrinkles Naturally
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