by Shenrina Badri How well do you know yourself and how can you use this to prevent weight gain? … Take some time out to discover yourself and learn more about what makes you turn…
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#DidYouKnow: Today is World AIDS Day
“All our energy and commitment will be required to reach the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the SDGs,” states Michel Sidibé, UNAIDS Executive Director on World AIDS Day…
#TransformYourLife: Why wheat is bad for you
Mindful eating is the motivator for this challenge. We are so accustomed to reactive eating vs proactive eating. We eat when we get hungry and most of the time, we eat whatever it is that is…
#COP21: The many health impacts of climate change
Medical experts say climate change affects human health in direct ways, by the spread of water- and mosquito-borne diseases for example, and indirectly, such as through hunger. Here is a snapshot of the problem: –…
These Foods Will Help Keep You Cool
By Serisha Singh Stay hydrated, poised and unruffled while temps soar with this selection of food to keep you cool this summer… Summers are always extremely hot and with the weather doing strange things this…
How to lose the fat, keep the muscle: Study
How to promote weight loss in obese older adults while avoiding loss of muscle mass – this was the aim of research carried out recently by scientists from the Nestlé Research Center (NRC). Obesity is…
Health risk of loneliness has physiological basis: study
Loneliness can increase the risk of premature death by 14 percent in older adults, according to a study published Monday that posits a physiological basis for the phenomenon. The dangers of social isolation have long…
#TransformYourLife: How much water should you drink?
So exactly how much water should we consume for weight loss? The rule of thumb is eight 8oz glasses (64oz a day) however I find this measure flawed especially if you’re working out and eating…
#MentalHealth : What does depression feel like?
“Were you just smiling to yourself?” I get asked this question at least 5 times a week and even I have caught myself mid Cheshire cat-like grin a few times and I love it! It…
Why diets don’t work: healthy foods vary by individual
A healthy food for one person may lead another to gain weight, according to a study out Thursday that suggests a one-size-fits-all approach to dieting is fundamentally wrong. For instance, one woman in the study…