Author: Guest Writer
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Hazelnuts: Little Brown Vitamin-E Bombs
It is one of the main ingredients of the well-beloved chocolate spread Nutella, and the marriage of hazelnuts and chocolate has been making humanity happy since before the French Revolution. This little nut is, in fact, so well-celebrated that it enjoys its own day in Italy, on the 14th of December. This day happens to be nationally recognized as Hazelnut Day,…
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Self-Care: Its History And How We Ended Up Here
You may have noticed the self-care trend growing and gaining momentum over the last few years. But what you may not realize is that this isn’t new. We are actually at the pinnacle of a centuries-long evolution of science and culture that has overhauled our approach to health. So, in tribute to World Health Day…
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Energy Drinks: How They Affect Our Bodies Negatively
Energy drinks are marketed as beverages that boost mental and physical performance. Caffeine is the most common stimulant in these drinks, but some brands contain other plant-based stimulants such as guarana and ginseng. As with soda, energy drinks are also high in sugar – for example, just one can of Red Bull contains around 27,5g…
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Education: The Only Lasting Legacy For Your Children
One of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of being a parent is to provide a great education for our children. Among parents’ main concerns today are: how will I afford it; and, what if I die before I have a chance to safeguard my child’s future? Madiba said education is “the most powerful weapon you…
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Hysterectomy Choice: Longevity Health Report
According to the British Medical Association, hysterectomy (the surgical removal of the uterus) is one of the most common operations performed in Western countries. Statistics reveal that by the age of 55, around one in five UK women would have undergone a partial or full hysterectomy. In some countries, such as Australia and the US,…
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The Ultimate Diet For Men: What Should You Be Eating?
What should men be eating? This is a great question and one that often causes confusion. Between banting, carbo-loading, calorie-counting and plain old meat and potatoes, it’s hard for guys to navigate the domain of diets. Longevity asked experts about the latest dietary research. 1. Fathoming fats For 50 years, we were told fats are…
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Hormone Replacement: Can It Treat Aging Skin?
Aging skin is a major concern for menopausal women – who experience hormone changes – as it affects self-confidence, psychological wellbeing, intimate relationships, and is the one life challenge where women don’t budget. The anti-aging industry, which is worth $50 billion a year, knows this very well! When women notice more wrinkles, increased sagging, dullness,…
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Eye Issues: Hereditary Or Is Your Environment To Blame?
Some vision problems are genetic, but others are influenced by the environment and your lifestyle. Thick curly hair, a distinct nose shape, disarming blue eyes – these are some of the things that run in families. Unfortunately, so do nearsightedness and far-sightedness. But not all eye problems are genetic; they may be caused by environmental…
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Dairy Benefits: 5 Reasons Why You Should Consume It
The Consumer Education Project of Milk SA shares that milk and dairy is a source of important nutrients that we need to survive, including calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and protein. The South African Department of Health’s daily dietary guidelines stipulate that we should all have milk, maas or…
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Tomatoes: What You Didn’t Know About The “Wolf Peach”
It is thought that the first tomatoes to arrive in Europe may not even have been red, but instead sported a yellow hue, as the earliest writings describing this fruit depicts it as “pomo d’oro”. This translates as “golden apple”. In Valencia, Spain, tomatoes are so popular that they have their own annual festival – called…