Tag: Longevity
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Choline: An Essential Nutrient For Your Health
Not only is choline an important B vitamin, but it’s also a nutrient that’s essential for a number of biological processes. These include DNA formation and healthy liver function, as well as helping to form tissue within the nervous system that plays a part in brain development and growth. As this nutrient is integral to various body…
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Roger Federer Reveals Secret Regime To Fitness Longevity
Roger Federer has definitely mastered the art of living a longer, healthier life. And not only with his body, but with his incredible performance as a tennis champion. Year after year. His classic style has no weaknesses, which is very impressive! But what continues to stun us is his ability to always make a comeback. He can…
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Are Your Breast Implants Poisoning You?
Victoria Beckham, Crystal Hefner, Pamela Anderson, Yolanda Hadid, Melissa Gilbert, and Heather Morris. What do these famous women have in common with thousands of other women worldwide? Well, for one thing, they all decided to get breast implants when they were younger. Now they each have decided to remove what many are referring to as…
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Diabetes-Friendly Foods That Help Lower Blood Sugar
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Ritual Gym’s 20 Minute Sessions: Hype Or Hope
Fitness and physical training are starting to move from a one-size-fits-all to a more personalized, focused approach. We have been fortunate enough to receive two complimentary weeks of this kind of training, courtesy of Ritual gym’s first branch in South Africa, which was recently launched in Illovo. What is Ritual? The concept of the 30-minute…
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Our Guide To Facial Acids And All You Need To Know
For some, the idea of using acid on your face may sound scary – however, it’s actually one of beauty’s best skincare practices. The use of facial acids as part of your skincare regime can lead to a clearer and brighter complexion. Not only do they help in exfoliating the skin, but they can also…
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Foods Best For Vaginal Health: Feed Your Flower
The right foods can affect every organ in our bodies – and that includes our vaginas, be it by spicing up our sex life or reducing the risk for a urinary tract infection. And while many women associate cranberry juice as the best food to ensure vaginal health, there are other foods that can provide…
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Study Shows Children Of Centenarians Age Better Cognitively
A new study led by Boston Medical Center researchers shows that children of centenarians cognitively age better compared to older adults without familial longevity. Previous research has indicated that children of centenarians have markedly reduced rates of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and hypertension compared to people born around the same time who do not…
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Alkaline Diet: Is It really Worth The Hype?
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Black Cumin Seeds: Why We Love Them And Their Oil
Black cumin seeds come from the Nigella sativa plant that is native to Asia. Historical accounts of black seed use date back as far as the times of the Egyptian Pharaoh King Tutankhamen (King Tut) as black cumin seeds were found in his tomb. The seeds contain three active compounds that have been attributed to…