Tag: Diet
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What You Need To Know About Cancer
The thought of cancer strikes fear into anyone’s heart – but, equipped with the correct information, you can work towards effective prevention or treatment. Your risk increases with age Dr Georgia Demetriou, an oncologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, explains that the risk of many – but not all – types of this…
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Dehydration: Why You Need To Load Up On H20
The amount of fluid in our body affects the way our cells function – meaning that dehydration can interfere with healthy aging. According to nutrition expert Linda Drummond, we don’t feel thirsty until we’ve lost about 1% of our body weight in water. If dehydration continues, we experience greater thirst, discomfort and loss of appetite.…
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Sugar Free Your Life: 5 Reasons Why
Sugar-free your life because sugar doesn’t give you energy, it takes it. They say “sugar doesn’t love you back” and this infographic explains in detail why. Compiled by Yale University in the US, it demonstrates exactly how much sugar there is in everyday soft drinks and why sugar is the leading contributor to childhood and…
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Nutrients That Work Together, You Should Eat Together
We are always told what vitamins and minerals we need to get from our diets. And yes, it does help us prevent nutritional deficiencies and promote overall wellbeing. However, most vitamins and minerals cannot work alone. They need to join forces in order to truly provide us with all those health benefits. Below we have…
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7 Signs That Something Is Missing From Your Diet
It shouldn’t come as any surprise to you that the food you eat directly affects your health. You may be aware of how certain nutrients can help you. But do you know the signs your body shows you when it’s not getting enough in the first place? Keep an eye out for the following physical…
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Discover The Secrets To Healthy Hair
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. “Think of it like fertilising your garden,” says Shelene Shaer, owner of Tanaz Hair, Body and Nails (1). “A good fertiliser ensures a healthy, strong, growing garden. It’s the same with your hair.” Lifecycle of your hair 1. The anagen (growing) phase: This can last between two and…
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Boost Your Immunity With Better Food Choices
Everyone wants to be healthier, right? And especially we want to avoid the usual colds and sniffles, or the flu whenever possible and that means boosting your immune system – but did you know that you can make specific food choices to improve your immunity? But that means more than just eating a bit of…
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The 10 Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat (According to Science Of Course)
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BMI Is About To Become A Thing Of The Past, Here’s Why…
We’ve all had our BMI worked out by a medical professional at some point or another. And although it can provide a general indication whether ones weight to height ratio is healthy or not, it’s far from being an accurate weight measurement tool for everyone. Now a new App has been developed by the Mayo Clinic,…
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Christie Brinkley Is Fire In A Bikini At 63.
Being the ultimate supermodel in America isn’t an easy job. However, this mother of three makes working out and staying in tip-top shape seem effortless, despite her busy schedule. In an interview with Shape.com she explains that her age has little to do with her image of herself. This is because, at a certain point,…