Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Physical exercise could help curb symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Three studies (American, Danish and Canadian), presented simultaneously at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), indicate that physical exercise may help people live better with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held on July 23 in Washington […]
Health benefits of Ackee
What is Ackee? Blighia sapida, or most commonly known as Ackee, is a fruit that majorly comes from Jamaica. The Jamaican national fruit is yellow colored fruit with black seeds. It has a creamy buttery texture with a neutral taste […]
Protein snacks could improve teens’ diet
Observing the seldom-studied teen diet led a team of US researchers to conclude that a high-protein soy snack in the afternoon could reduce appetite and unhealthy evening snacking. “Standard meals tend to go to the wayside for kids this age […]
Cooking rice in a coffee-brewer could erase arsenic
Arsenic in rice is a global health concern, but researchers in Northern Ireland have found a way to remove it by cooking rice the way coffee is brewed, a study said Wednesday. A percolator that cooks rice by passing hot […]
High on the menu: cannabis spaghetti features at Italian foodfest
Any Italian will tell you: pasta is healthy and makes you feel good. But what about spaghetti made from cannabis? Farmers from southern Italy presenting their wares at a London food festival this week say their hemp pasta, oil and […]
The 10 best slimming fruits and vegetables
Many of us spend the summer holidays getting back into shape and working off some extra pounds. Here is a selection of the 10 best fruits and vegetables to maintain that hard-earned figure. 1/ Melon If your goal is to […]
A sport for everyone – top activities for meditative personalities
Characteristically calm, these types of individuals are deep thinkers and enjoy contemplative activities. Discover our top selection of sports that can help meditative personalities maintain their healthy assets and develop additional skills for their well-being. Naturally philosophical, meditative personalities prefer […]
Mediterranean Diet can Prevent Inflammation in Both Men and Women
The Mediterranean diet is likely to have similar effect on inflammation among men and women, according to a recent study published in the Nutrition Journal. Mediterranean Diet can Prevent Inflammation in Both Men and Women The Mediterranean diet consists of […]
Health Benefits of Cempedak
What is Cempedak? Cempedak, scientifically known as Artocarpus integer, belongs to the same genus as of Jackfruit and Breadfruit. Native to Southeast Asia, Cempedak is widely grown in Indonesia, Thailand and Malay Peninsuala. In India, it grows in the southern […]
Tweaking your diet can bring health and environmental benefits
Survey of greenhouse gas data reveals that emissions from agriculture, forestry and fisheries have nearly doubled in the last 50 years and could keep increasing at an alarming rate if we do not make a conscious effort to reduce them. […]
