Author: Pie Mulumba
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Depression and Suicide Rates Rising Amongst Youth
This past week, three-time cycling world champion and 2016 Olympic Silver winner Kelly Catlin passed away at the age of 23. According to a statement from her father, the young cyclist had taken her own life. As a result, there have been emerging theories that believe she had been battling with depression. As deeply saddening…
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Our Favorite South American Superfoods
Chia, quinoa and even acai berries. Aside from growing into beloved superfoods, these foods have one other thing in common – they all hail from South America. Native to South America, the Mayans and Incas are considered some of the healthiest people in history. This is due to the nutrient-rich diets that they eat. That…
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Fragrance of the Month: Calvin Klein Women Eau De Parfum
Inspired by the variousness of femininity, the new fragrance from Calvin Klein embraces the collective individuality that unites all women. About the fragrance In embracing the diversity of femininity, Calvin Klein Women Eau De Parfum combines a range of unique blends that provide a fresh and floral savor. Also, while it maintains this olfactory expression,…
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7 Great Reasons To Eat Strawberries
It’s a common staple in smoothies and the official Wimbledon fruit – strawberries are one of our favorite berries. Hailing from ancient Europe, these succulent, bright red berries are a rich source of vital nutrients such as fiber, vitamins A and C. Also, their antioxidant value helps to protect the body against the disease-inducing effects of…
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Why You Should Use Bulgarian Bags Like Halle Berry
Actress Halle Berry’s Instagram page is a fitness realm filled with images of the actress working out alongside her trainer Peter Lee Thomas. Each post displays a new chapter in her fitness journey and her latest post showed her working out with gym equipment that Thomas had recently introduced her to – Bulgarian bags. …
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Deaths From Falls Are On The Rise: Here’s How We Can Reduce Our Risk
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Here’s How Jessica Biel Makes 37 Look So Good
This past Sunday, actress Jessica Biel celebrated her 37th birthday. While plenty of time has passed since she first graced our screens as Mary Camden in the show 7th Heaven, the Hollywood starlet still looks as youthful and graceful as she did then. That being said, how does the mom-of-one and wife to Justin Timberlake age…
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What Do The World’s Healthiest Diets Have In Common?
With every passing day, new diets keep coming out, with each one promising greater results in a short period of time. Unfortunately, a lot of these diets are baseless and can actually be detrimental to one’s health. That being said, a few of them are quite effective and they also have quite a few things…
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Our South African Fast Food Menu
It’s almost impossible not to find yourself eating fast food at least once a month. Fast food is convenient and most importantly – it’s cheap. However, finances do not excuse a poor diet. Fast foods are high in calories and are filled with fat, sugar and salt. These factors contribute to obesity, which comes with…
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Green Salad with Mushrooms and Homemade Dressing
We all enjoy a good green salad. Not only does it bring much-needed colour to our meals, but it also provides antioxidants, vitamins, and other essential nutrients. Moreover, the inclusion of a homemade dressing ensures that you do not consume any hidden sugars and harmful preservatives. Using honey in a salad dressing provides a sweet…