We are all aware that a balanced meal should contain nutrients derived from proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates all of which should feature on your plate at every meal. Now, most people who are watching their…
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Positive messages key to helping others eat healthy
Telling your child to eat an apple so they stay healthy will work better than telling them not to eat the cookie because it will make them fat. New findings from a recent study show that…
More more than four espressos a day can harm health
Drinking the caffeine equivalent of more than four espressos a day is harmful to health, especially for minors and pregnant women, the EU’s EFSA food safety agency said on Wednesday. “It is the first time…
7 Tips to improve your health at work
(By Dr Robert Delgado) Long periods of sitting, stress and computer work can take a toll on your health. However, these changes will give you a new lease on life… Work on your health Many…
New study backs risk estimate for contraceptive pills
The broadest study of its kind on Wednesday backed estimates that newer kinds of contraceptive pills carry a higher risk of dangerous blood clots. But it also confirmed past advice that the risk is very…
Attention Heel Lovers: Injuries caused by high-heels doubled
While we may love stilettos, they don’t love us. According to research, injuries related to high-heels have doubled between 2002 and 2012. When high-heels hurt New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows…
Overweight in teens boosts middle age bowel cancer risk
Teenagers who are very overweight may run double the risk of developing colorectal cancer when they reach middle age, according to research published Monday. Researchers tracked the health of more than 239,000 men who had…
Why infused water is better for your health
Did you know infusing your water with fresh fruits and herbs may support your liver and aid your body in the normal detoxification process? From indigestion and headache relief, to improved hydration and immune function,…
No more excuses! How to make time for workouts
I had the pleasure of sitting down once again with the award winning blogger and fitness guru, Jane Mukami, to get some tips on how to stay motivated when it comes to hitting the gym….
Why you need to join a Yoga class NOW
“Ooommmmm” More often that not when you ask people what they know about yoga, this is all you here. One giant misconception is that yoga is more a very relaxed form of meditation than an…