Tag: Longevity
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Hair Care: We Test The INOAR Reconstructor Plastica
To say my hair is a dream to work with is a far cry from the truth. While it may not be the most difficult, it’s definitely not easy either. I have a natural soft curl, which, although I like it, is masked by a great deal of frizz from the mid-length that needs daily…
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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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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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Folate: This Is Why All Women Need This Element
When you hear the terms folate and folic acid, the context is likely to be about pregnancy. Expectant mothers need this nutrient as it is crucial to the development of the baby and without it- the child can be born with brain and spine defects. However, regardless of whether you’re pregnant, folic acid is a…
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Vaginoplasty And Labiaplasty: What You Should Know
Vaginoplasty and labiaplasty are procedures can surgically tighten the vagina, and resize and reshape the labia, respectively. They can be performed together or independently, depending on personal requirements. At this point it is important to distinguish between the vagina, which is the muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body,…
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Jalapeños And The Good Side Of The Spicy Life
While you may not be a fan of the spicy life, you should know that jalapeños are not only low in calories, but they are also rich in vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Capsaicin is the compound that not only gives jalapeños their fiery spice but is also the basis of the benefits…
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Ingredient Watch: MSG or Monosodium Glutamate
In order to make informed choices, it is important to know what your food contains. In this post, we shed light on a particular ingredient that can be found in many of the foods you may be consuming on a daily basis. Ingredient Name: MSG or monosodium glutamate What is it made of? Excitotoxin Where…
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5 Foods That Drain Your Energy And Leave You Sluggish
Our diet affects our energy levels with the wrong type of foods being draining and leaving us feeling lethargic and lazy. As your energy levels drop, you’ll likely grab a meal or a quick snack to give yourself a boost. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong foods could leave you void of energy and have you feeling…
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Fashion Revolution: Slowing Down Fast Fashion
Fashion Revolution Week 2018 will mark the fifth year of Fashion Revolution, the world’s largest fashion activism movement founded to radically change the way our clothes are sourced, produced, and purchased. It also marks five years since the Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh, where 1,138 people were killed and many more injured on…