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What oil to use for cooking?

January 27, 2014

Unsaturated cooking oils are deemed the best for our health, but this is not always true. THE usage of oil in cooking has gotten a really bad reputation in recent decades. Healthcare professionals are constantly telling us to steam, braise, […]

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Pan-fry for fewer calories

January 25, 2014

The crunchy delight of squid encrusted in golden, crispy batter unfortunately comes with some health risks. Obesity, clogged arteries, high blood pressure – the list of dangers linked to fried food is long. To celebrate Chinese New Year with greater […]

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Top 5 detoxifying foods

January 24, 2014

There is no such thing as a truly detoxifying food, according to Nathalie Negro, a nutritionist at French weight loss resort Thermes de Brides-les-Bains. Nonetheless, most fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium and low in sodium, which means that […]

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Eating slower may help trim your waistline

January 23, 2014

ONE way to eat less is to simply slow down, a new US study suggests. Eating your meals more slowly may help you consume fewer calories while also feeling fuller longer afterwards. Published online Jan 2 in the Journal of […]

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30-min exercise to halve diabetes risk

January 23, 2014

Hour and a half’s daily workout could significantly lower risk of Type 2 diabetes by 30 to 40 percent, a study showed Friday. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The research team from Harvard University studied […]

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Coffee doesn’t dehydrate

January 22, 2014

Here’s a piece of news to make coffee fans smile as they sip their morning cuppa — Birmingham University researchers said the idea that drinking coffee is dehydrating to the body is a myth. In the article in Daily Mail, […]

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Managing flu and cough with your mind

January 22, 2014
Philippines' Health Dept urges public to stay warm as cold weather illnesses surge

If you have flu or a cold now, it would be helpful if you visualise soothing positive imaging to help you to be healthy again 2014 has started with many challenging issues for Malaysians. We have all those crazy price […]

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7 tips to improve your memory

January 22, 2014

Concerned about memory loss? Take heart. Simple steps — from staying mentally active to including physical activity in your daily routine — may help sharpen your memory. Can’t find your car keys? Forget what’s on your grocery list? Can’t remember […]

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16 surprising home uses for onions

January 21, 2014

Onions can spice up any dish, but they’re also pretty useful out of the kitchen. From polishing metal to de-icing a windshield, we rounded up 16 surprising uses for this cooking staple. 1. Repel insects – Rubbing an onion on […]

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Managing a fever

January 21, 2014

Worried about your child’s fever? Here’s a guide for parents FEVER in infants is probably one of the more common worries among parents. It is also normal for fever to occur in the wee hours of the day, which means […]

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