If there’s one thing I now know for sure, it’s that motivation is something that we all consciously and consistently need to fuel in ourselves – whichever way we know best. The will to greet…
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New vitamin ‘breakthrough’ to cut miscarriages, birth defects
Taking a common vitamin supplement could significantly reduce the number of miscarriages and birth defects worldwide, Australian scientists said Thursday, in what they described as a major breakthrough in pregnancy research. The study, published in…
Fitness tips from top model Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr exercises for 30 minutes every morning. The 34-year-old model believes in doing everything “in moderation”, and though she works out regularly and eats food in their “most natural state” she will also indulge…
Moms, this is for you! Breastfeeding tips from a Pro! | Our2Cents
World Breastfeeding Week was August 1st to 7th! Now, in its 25th year, Our2Cents decided it was time to learn a little more about such an important topic! In this episode, the lovely Kui gives…
Online ‘suicide’ searches spiked after Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’: study
Online searches about suicide and suicidal methods soared in the weeks following the release of controversial Netflix drama “13 Reasons Why,” about a teenage girl who killed herself, US researchers said Monday. While the report…
Gum disease linked to higher cancer risk in women: study
Women who have a history of gum disease face a higher risk of several types of cancer, particularly tumors in the esophagus and breasts, a US study found Tuesday. “A history of periodontal disease was…
The story of how a worm turned… into a bringer of medical miracles
For centuries, the only use humans found for the lugworm — dark pink, slimy and inedible — was on the end of a fish hook. But the invertebrates’ unappreciated status is about to change. Their…
Finish your antibiotics course? Maybe not, experts say
British disease experts on Thursday suggested doing away with the “incorrect” advice to always finish a course of antibiotics, saying the approach was fuelling the spread of drug resistance. Rather than stopping antibiotics too early,…
Health and Fitness Tips for that Bikini Body! | Our2Cents
Heading to the beach soon or do you just want to be fit? In this episode of Our2Cents, media personality Wanjira Longauer shares some tips from her personal health and fitness journey with Susan Wong!…