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Hybrid vegetables to make supermarket debut
Customers can expect some hybrid vegetables in the supermarkets this year. Thefoodpeople.co.uk, a market research group, says to expect kalettes (a mix of brussels sprouts and kale) and broccoflower (broccoli bred with cauliflower) to hit the aisles. Experts also predict […]
Could ‘bad luck’ cause cancer?
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore have found out that bad luck may be the primary cause of two-thirds of cancer, and not due to lifestyle habits as commonly believed. This is because “harmful mutations” […]
Post-holiday tips: Easy three-step detox at home
1. Drink more water. Your body needs water to flush out toxins from the system. Water also aids better digestion, Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day for optimum health. 2. Drink herbal teas. Herbal teas can help […]
Eczema sufferers more prone to bone ailments
Doctors at the Northwestern University in Chicago have found that people with eczema are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis and fractures. Eczema is a skin condition of itchy skin (which is often red and swollen). “There are a number […]
Fatal “mochi” downed 9 people in Japan
Nine people in Japan, including three in Tokyo, died after choking on the popular rice cakes known as “mochi” during the New Year festivities. Officials reported that 18 people from Tokyo alone were sent to hospital. It is customary for […]
Tools that make life easier for the elderly at home
The simple chores that one does every day can become mammoth tasks as one gets older and suffers from medical conditions that hinder movement, such as arthritis or stroke. Eating and other everyday chores, such as pouring water from a […]
Can using loose face powder harm my skin?
Using loose powder for the face is a fairly common practice amongst women. While some do prefer to use talcum powder on their faces, tinted powder works as a form of make-up instead of using a foundation. While this is […]
Pick the right comb to get healthy hair
It is really important to take a special care of your hair and the scalp. For this reason you need to follow a special hair care regime which is meant for your hair and scalp type. Whereas the external applications […]
Taiwanese researchers reveals link between obesity, arterial stiffness
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) research team has discovered that obesity leads to a reduction in the protein lysyl oxidase (LOX), which accelerates aortic aging and stiffness, causing arteriosclerosis, and is a major threat to health, […]
Exercises to help shed weight gained from the holiday season
With the festive season upon us, you may think that extra exercise and physical activity during this period will take care of those extra calories. Sadly, no. A person weighing 70kg would expend only about 280 calories after a 30-minute […]
