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Feel youthful for a longer life
Researchers have found that there was a strong relationship between self-perceived age and cardiovascular disease. “Feeling younger or older itself seems to have an effect on our health,” Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, […]
Eat food high in fibre for long life, study says
A study involving nearly 1 million people found that eating high-fibre food prevents people from dying of any cause. Fibres are known to lower the risk of chronic diseases, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a few types of cancers. […]
Teens underestimate danger of smoking, study says
A nationwide study US found that youths tend to underestimate the dangers of smoking Asked whether they knew that heavy smoking was bad for them, almost 90 % of teenagers said yes. But when asked whether light smoking was also […]
How to get rid of warts the natural way
Warts are small growths on skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. They are mostly harmless, but can be unpleasant. So, here’s how to get rid of them the natural way: Drink green tea: green tea is rich in […]
School program launched in Ethiopia to treat parasitic worms
Ethiopia has launched a school program to treat parasitic worms in children. It hopes to eradicate 80% of worm infections in children by 2020. 10 million children are at risk for schistosomiasis which is caused by a parasite in water […]
Ebola leaves children traumatised in Sierra Leone
Associate Professor of Child Health and Human Rights Theresa Betancourt said that children and families in Sierra Leone are suffering from “massive trauma”. She said that there are 50,000 children currently living on the streets in Sierra Leone and that […]
How to prevent sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing sometimes stops and starts as you sleep. Here are some ways to prevent it: Quit smoking. The muscles that keep the airways open are less likely to collapse at night when […]
Be more active to prevent alcoholism
A new study in Denmark has found that those who habitually engage in healthy activities are less likely to develop alcoholism that requires treatment. The study followed a group of adults over the course of 20 years. Those who reported […]
How not to overeat
It’s easy to get into the habit of overeating. Here are several ways to not overeat: Opt for smaller portions: when it comes to food, portion matters. If you are eating alone, eat half and bring the other half home […]
Face “lift” book – Forever Young: The rise of plastic surgery in the age of the selfie
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