Life expectancy in the globe’s poorest countries has risen by an average of nine years over the past two decades, thanks to major improvements in infant health, the United Nations said Thursday. In its annual…
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Incredible health benefits of Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are lovely to look at such that it is always almost impossible not to pick a few when doing your grocery shopping. Also, there’s just something about them that just says healthy. You…
Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral for staying healthy and is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Multiple health benefits of magnesium include transmission of nerve impulses, body temperature regulation, detoxification, energy…
Reasons you should include that 1 cup of pineapples in your diet
Pineapples are one of the most popular fruits in the world and it is great that they are available all year round. They have exceptional juiciness and a vibrant tropical flavor that balances the tastes…
5 surprising reasons and tips why you should eat spinach
We’ve all heard it before: spinach is good for you. One of my early food memories includes my grandmother forcing some sautéed spinach on to my plate. Truth is spinach isn’t that bad, actually on…
Bald men may be at higher clogged artery risk: study
In a double blow, bald men may be at higher risk of coronary heart disease, said a study Wednesday, but only if the hair is lost at the crown. Men who bald from the front…
Even natural sugars have health risks, warns study
Sugar has been demonized by many health experts of late. In the latest, researchers found that eating too much sugar can cause slower synaptic responses in the brain, or make you “dumb.” More and more…
3 Reasons why Hummus is so healthy
Pureed chickpeas doesn’t sound that appetizing at first, but the simple yet delicious mixture of chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and a bit of salt – called Hummus – has most of the world under…
Diabetes research: good news for caffeine addicts?
People who boosted their coffee intake by “moderate to large” doses in a US-based study had a lower risk for adult-onset diabetes than those with stable consumption, researchers said Friday. An analysis of studies that…