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Foods that keep women young

November 13, 2012

BEIJING- Eating less often brings some dramatic consequences. An experiment in the United States reduced foods for mice by 30% every day. Subsequently, the mice’s lives extended 30%. Even more incredible is that a thin man’s heart is usually 10 […]

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Caring for your unborn child

November 13, 2012

MALAYSIA – The conception and birth of a baby is one of the glorious miracles of nature. The events related to it can be looked at in different ways in the context of maternal perception. Many may take this opportunity […]

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Want good eyesight? Try eating durians

November 12, 2012

Eye surgeons Jerry Tan and Por Yong Ming launched a book on Tuesday that aims to help people eat their way to better vision. In it, they reveal that durians provide cataract-fighting vitamin B and marigolds contain lutein, which helps […]

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Low Vitamin D Connected to Improved Longevity

November 9, 2012

This news is quite the opposite of what we have often heard about the link between deficient vitamin D levels and the risk of premature death. Recent research which analyzed the data of 380 family members who had lived a […]

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5 things you can do to avoid the holiday flu

November 7, 2012

Picture this scenario: You are going on a holiday and feel all bright and sunny in anticipation. Suddenly, just a day before you are to jet off, you fall miserably ill and can barely drag yourself out of bed to […]

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The cheapest way to lose weight

November 6, 2012

There are some lessons in life that once learnt, can never be forgotten. Walking is one of them. Unless your proud parents recorded a video of you taking your first step, you may have forgotten how you learnt it, but […]

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Three minutes of exercise can ward off cancer

November 2, 2012

Just three minutes of physical exercise a day could play a major role in fighting cancer, as it can trigger a dramatic change in the immune system to keep the disease at bay, say researchers. Researchers have found keeping oneself […]

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One High Fat Breakfast Sandwich Can Affect Your Heart Health

November 1, 2012

Eat a breakfast sandwich and your body will be feeling the ill effects well before lunch – now that’s fast food and it’s nothing short of a time bomb in a bun, reveals a new study. High-fat diets are associated […]

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Oily Fish can Help Ward Off Stroke

November 1, 2012

Consuming at least two servings of oily fish is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, finds study published in BMJ. But taking fish oil supplements doesn’t seem to have the same effect, say the researchers. Regular consumption of fish […]

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Women Who Drink Green Tea May Lower Risk of Digestive System Cancers

November 1, 2012

Women who drink green tea may reduce their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the stomach/esophagus and colorectum, revealed a study led by researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The study by lead author Sarah Nechuta, Ph.D., […]

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