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Fruit that aids digestion
The tsaoko fruit is among the most commonly used spices in Chinese food, particularly in stews or braised dishes. Known as caoguo in Chinese, it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a natural remedy for digestive ailments. […]
Women more interested in styling hair than eating breakfast
Women would prefer doing their hair rather than starting their day with breakfast, a new study has revealed. The poll of 2,000 people, carried out online by One Poll Survey, found the most important meal of the day is sidelined […]
9 Health problems you can treat with exercise
It helps you live longer, lose weight, and gain a stronger heart. It can help you cope with stress and depression and boost your self-esteem. Exercise: It’s the best medicine available, yet few doctors are going to write you a […]
Five exotic foods for weight loss
Of course, there is no such thing as a miracle food, and losing weight is only possible through a change in overall diet and exercise. Nonetheless, there are those who swear by certain foods or supplements when it comes to […]
Love makes water taste sweeter
Love really is sweet. Both candy and water taste sweeter when people think about love, a new study has found. However, jealousy fails to bring out bitter or sour tastes, despite metaphors that say it might, researchers said. The finding […]
Fish oil can increase brain size
Eating more fish can give you a bigger brain and also protect against diseases such as Alzheimer’s, a new study has claimed. People with higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may have larger brain volumes […]
Men forget more than women
Ever wondered why men forget birthdays and anniversaries or the names of new neighbours? Men have problems remembering names and dates more than women do, according to a new Norwegian study. “It was surprising to see that men forget more […]
AMSilk advances silicone breast implant coating
New research paper about the coating of silicone implants with recombinant spider silk. AMSilk has completed preclinical testing of its proprietary silicone implant coating made from spider silk. AMSilk’s coating consists of a thin layer of spider silk proteins manufactured […]
Fitness 101 for seniors
Staying fit in your golden years gives you more energy for activities. Once you make exercise a habit, you’ll never want to give it up. Ageing is not necessarily a beautiful thing, especially if you’re plagued with multiple ailments. The […]
Meat-free diet
A dietitian tells Kasmiah Mustapha how to get a balanced meal from a vegetarian diet THERE are many reasons why people become vegetarians — health, concern for animal welfare and religion among them. Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur dietitian Nur Izzati […]
