If you have chocolate cravings during pregnancy, don’t resist. Eating chocolate may be good for your growing baby, according to research … Eating chocolate during pregnancy Researchers have found that eating chocolate during pregnancy helps…
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#DidYouKnow: Mercury in seafood not harmful to aging brain
Eating seafood may lead to higher levels of mercury in the brain, but a study out Tuesday found that increased mercury does not appear to raise the risk of dementia. The study in the Journal…
WHO declares Zika outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared an international emergency on Monday over the explosive spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an “extraordinary event.” The…
No excuses! Here are 3 ways to make time for fitness
(By Beatrice Chan) Time is a valuable commodity. Since it’s rare for us to have a lot of time on our hands, just how do we make time for fitness? Whether it is taking on more work or…
Study: Breast is best for babies, mothers and economy
Breastfeeding more babies for longer could save the global economy some $300 billion in a single year, simply by yielding smarter and higher-earning offspring, researchers said Friday. It would also prevent more than 800,000 child…
Ex-top model holds fashion world to account on anorexia
It was the stuff of dreams: walking down a Paris street one day to walking the runway as a top 20 model in the world’s fashion capital. That’s exactly what happened to Victoire Macon Dauxerre…
The sweat of your brow: the future of health monitors?
Wristbands which track the number of steps you take, how many calories you burn and how fast your heart beats have become so popular they are now part of many a smartphone contract. But…
Bikram yoga founder told to pay KSh660 million for harassment
The founder of Bikram yoga, the heated exercise and breathing routine that enjoys worldwide popularity, was ordered in the United States to pay more than $6 million in damages for harassment. Bikram Choudhury, the man…
You won’t believe what this 112 year old granny credits her old age to!
A chain smoking granny aged 112 says her 30 cigarettes-a-day habit is the secret to her long life. Batuli Lamichhane – who was born in March 1903 – picked up her first cigarette 85 years…
Cut down on portion size by ordering from this part of the menu
(By Shenrina Badri) Lose weight by cutting down on your portion size when eating out … Try ordering your main course from the starter section of the menu. You may be surprised to find that…