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08/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Birds of the same feather? Study finds that you hang out with people who have the same pain tolerance as you

You have a lot of things that are similar to your friends – with hobbies and interests being some of them. However, according to a recent study in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain, you may also have the same pain tolerance levels, provided that you and your friends are males. The study, which included an editorial […]

08/15/2018 / By Earl Garcia

How to start living a minimalist life with less stuff and more happiness

We have become a society where Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! is no longer an ABBA song, but a philosophy. Our daily lives now revolve around material possessions — the best and biggest homes, the most advanced gadgets, the fastest cars, and the latest fashion — to the point that we break out backs and exhaust our bank accounts […]

08/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

We’re in this together: Improving your lifestyle has a “ripple effect” – partners found to slim down at the same time

If your partner is attending a slimming class or adhering to a weight loss diet, you are probably losing some weight too, according to a recent study. A team of researchers from the University of Connecticut monitored the weight loss progress of 130 couples for at least six months. The research team divided the participants into […]

06/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How NOT to spend your weekend if you want to have a good week: Habits to avoid

Who doesn’t look forward to the weekend? For some people, it can motivate them to get through the week – be it from school or at work. The weekend is short, and – understandably – you want to make the most out of it. However, there are some habits to avoid during the weekend. Going all […]

05/31/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Six healthy lifestyle habits that prevent dementia

Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, and loss of ability to accomplish daily tasks. Globally, nearly 50 million have the condition, with 10 million new cases recorded each year. The risk of having dementia increases with age, but this does not mean that it is a normal […]

01/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you tired but restless at bedtime? 6 lifestyle habits that zap your energy

Your lifestyle habits may be the reason why you always feel tired. A registered nutritional therapist shares the most common reasons why people feel tired and how to boost their energy levels. Jackie Lynch wrote in her book “Va Va Voom: the 10-Day Energy Diet” some of the lifestyle habits that people make that make […]

12/13/2017 / By Tracey Watson

A healthy lifestyle pays off; research shows healthy habits result in a longer and better quality life

Many of us are under the impression that to live a longer and healthier life means extreme discipline, loads of exercise and being very strict about what we eat. While making these changes would certainly provide the best chance of greatly improved health, a new study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic […]

11/04/2017 / By Russel Davis

Don’t eat alone; it’s bad for your health – especially if you’re a man, according to new research

Eating alone proves to be detrimental to the body’s overall health, according to a study published in the journal Obesity Research & Clinical Practice. A team of researchers at the Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, has enrolled 7,725 adults as part of the study. The experts have also noted how often the participants ate alone and assessed their […]

10/25/2017 / By Janine Acero

Six lifestyle tips for balancing your mood and reducing anxiety or depression

Reducing anxiety or depression can be done naturally. There are foods, as well as lifestyle habits, that can help balance the mood and keep you feeling happy and healthy. Nutritional Health Counselor Sara Siskind lists six of these foods and habits: Load up on antioxidants – Diets rich in vegetables and fruits are good sources […]

10/17/2017 / By Janine Acero

Fighting Alzheimer’s: Neurologists come up with a plan to reduce risk and even reverse symptoms

Neurologists Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai spearhead the cutting-edge research into reducing and even reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the prestigious Memory and Ageing Centre at Loma Linda University in California. The husband-and-wife tandem have dedicated their careers to finding a cure for the devastating disease, having worked at some of […]

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