5 Ways to Find Inner Peace

Sharon Moore November 29, 2016

In this ever so chaotic world, finding inner peace can be so difficult. Inner peace is an experience. It’s something you can’t buy from a store or get from anyone else. It’s something we build inside us.  If you’ve been trying to find inner peace but couldn’t do so, here are some tips that might work for you.  Stop r

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Power Centres in the Brain Play an Important Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Amy Taylor November 29, 2016

Alzheimer’s disease has become epidemic, with 5 million people affected in the US alone. And this number is projected to increase to 14 million by the mid-century, according the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the US.  Thanks to the countless efforts of scientists and brain experts worldwide. Much has been known about the nature of

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Health Problems Widely Linked to Stress

Lisa Franchi November 28, 2016

Health Problems Widely Linked to Stress  Stress is inevitable. Regardless of our environment, status in life, or job - we all are bound to experience stress. But believe it or not, feeling stressed is actually a defence mechanism of our body. It evolved from our primal need to survive. Thousands of years ago, people depend on their instinct to survive

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How Food Packaging Tricks the Brain: Pale Colours Can Make Food Look Healthier but Less Appealing, Study Finds

Rebecca Lewis November 25, 2016

It’s a well-known fact that how the food is packaged has a big influence on whether or not people will buy it. There’s no wonder why manufacturers invest heavily on food packaging. Speaking of which, they play with colours in their efforts to get more customers.  For instance, light-coloured packaging has been found to trick the brain into

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Want to Be Happier? Four Mental Shifts You Need to Do Today

Sharon Moore November 25, 2016

Depression is a serious health concern these days, with more and more people from across all ages being diagnosed with the condition. To make things worse, many are committing suicide because they couldn’t get away from it. We’ve heard about celebrities taking their own lives or dying from substance abuse because they are too depressed to find a

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Most Common Signs of Poor Gut Health

Amy Taylor November 24, 2016

Studies have verified it - your gut is your body’s second brain. And just like your brain, your digestive system is critical for your overall health too, even the mental aspect. So you want to take good care of it by eating a healthy diet that is rich in fibre and other nutrients, as well as probiotics.  How do you know that your digestive system

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By 2030, 5.5 MILLION Women Will Die of Cancer per Year: Report Says

Lisa Franchi November 24, 2016

5.5 million Women, about the population of Denmark, will die of cancer per year by 2013 - a new report says. This shocking figure is equivalent to 60 per cent increase in deaths in less than two decades.  The research, which was presented at the World Cancer Congress in Paris, was carried out by the American Cancer Society. They found that as the popul

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Top 5 Eating Habits that Make You Prone to Mental Health Problems

Rebecca Lewis November 23, 2016

You’ve probably heard about the gut-brain connection. Yes it’s true - what you eat affects not just your physical health but your mental health as well. If you always feel anxious, unable to focused, lacking in energy, or just not in the mood, it can be a good idea to check your dietary habits. There could be some that are making you prone to var

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5 Ways to Prevent Chronic Pain from Affecting Your Sex Life

Sharon Moore November 23, 2016

Chronic pain can affect many areas of one’s life, including sex life. Even though many people don’t talk about it with their doctors and even with their partners, chronic pain is a common roadblock to intimacy. But the good news is that this problem can be dealt with. There are several ways to prevent chronic pain from affecting your sex life and

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Researchers Examine Sugar Absorption in the Bloodstream

Amy Taylor November 22, 2016

A new study published in the journal Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry shows how much artificial sweetener is absorbed into the bloodstream by children and adults after drinking a can of diet fizzy drink. The findings revealed that children double the amount of the chemicals from a 12-ounce diet soda than adults.  For the study, the researche

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