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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 […]
Complex jobs might help maintain brain fitness in aging
Cognitive benefit of a complex job was similar to the benefits of not smoking on later cognition. Regardless of IQ, people who work at complex jobs have a slightly higher chance of being better thinkers as they age, a recent […]
Eat six times a day to lose weight!
What is a healthy way to lose weight in your view – eating 2 times a day or eating six times a day? Well, if you feel the former approach will aid in achieving your weight loss goals, your notion […]
10 ways you can increase your water intake
Most of us simply forget that drinking enough water throughout the day is necessary to maintain a well-hydrated state. Some avoid drinking water to escape restroom visits and some are just too lazy to get up and pour a glass […]
Poppy capsules as food additive to be severely banned
Chinese authorities have recently issued a notice saying that it will severely punish businesses using poppy capsules as food additives after a series of scandals. The notice, jointly issued by the Ministry of Public Security, the Food and Drug Administration, […]
China handles 6,833 cases of illegal gender test, abortion
BEIJING – Chinese authorities handled 6,833 cases of illegal fetus gender tests and abortions in roughly one year, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) announced on Monday. The NHFPC, Ministry of Public Security, together with other government departments, […]
