Life style

TUESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- The mint flavoring in menthol cigarettes makes it easier for young people to start smoking and harder for smokers to quit, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. In a review of existing research, the U.S. Food and Dr...

TUESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- The mint flav...

TUESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- The survival differences between black women and white women diagnosed with breast cancer has long been recognized, but now a new study focuses on the reasons why black women don't fare as well. "The vast differen...

TUESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- The survival ...

(HealthDay News) -- Your emotions can affect anything you do, including driving. So, experts say if you're very upset or angry about something, pull over until you've calmed down. DMV.org offers these suggestions for keep emotions in check while driv...

(HealthDay News) -- Your emotions can affect anyth...

TUESDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- Wide fluctuations in blood pressure may be associated with memory and thinking difficulties in older adults already at high risk for heart disease, a new European study suggests. Regardless of average blood pressu...

TUESDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) -- Wide fluctuat...

WEDNESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who don't exercise much, who smoke or who eat few fruits and vegetables are at increased risk for disability, according to a new study. And the more unhealthy lifestyle habits they have, the more likely ...

WEDNESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who...

THURSDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Medicaid patients are more likely than those with private insurance to suffer complications after spinal surgery, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 1,600 patients who had spinal surgery ove...

THURSDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Medicaid pat...

THURSDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Sizing up cancer risk after menopause, scientists say taller women may face higher odds of developing a malignancy than their shorter peers. For every height increase of roughly 4 inches, older women faced a 13 p...

THURSDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Sizing up ca...

1 in 5 women and half of all pregnant women are iron-deficient, the world’s most common nutrition problem!Iron Deficiency Anaemia means there is insufficient iron in the body. The body needs iron in order to make haemoglobin, found in red blood cells...

1 in 5 women and half of all pregnant women are ir...

How many times have you woken up feeling a bit tired? Wondering how you’ll make it through the rest of the day? Well, the remedy to that is a healthy, nutritious breakfast that suits you and gives you a feeling of fullness. This is because a healthy ...

How many times have you woken up feeling a bit tir...

For millions of people around the world the best way to start the day is with a warm cup of coffee. But did you know that besides its invigorating aroma, reviving taste and distinctive flavour, your cup of coffee contains a bunch of benefits for heal...

For millions of people around the world the best w...

A lot of people complain about being overweight around the waist and the tummy, and try various diets to lose the extra bulging weight. What you should know is that there is no diet, miracle food, medications or herb that will cause your body to lose...

A lot of people complain about being overweight ar...

It goes down fast, it comes up fast. If this is how you describe what your bathroom scale does from time to time, then it’s time to take a closer look at how you lose weight. Start by asking yourself how many times you have succeeded in losing a few ...

It goes down fast, it comes up fast. If this is ho...

The morning is usually when everyone is in a rush, helping kids head to school, going to college or office. And during this hectic time it is all too easy to forget and even avoid your morning meal, especially for the weight conscious, since it means...

The morning is usually when everyone is in a rush,...

Delicious, crunchy… and packed with nutrition, breakfast cereals are a healthy morning choice and a great way to start the day. A favourite choice for kids, breakfast cereals are also great for adults and a real fun way to boost your energy levels in...

Delicious, crunchy… and packed with nutrition, bre...

Some people saying things like ‘I can’t diet; I am very stressed out these days’ are very common especially among women. It always seems like all your trials to lose weight do not work when you are stressed.Is stress a reason for overeating and weigh...

Some people saying things like ‘I can’t diet; I am...

All through the year, we celebrate a special occasion such as Eid El Fitr, Eid El Adha, Christmas and New Year’s and at these festivities food is generally the highlight of the event. From roast turkeys, lamb and rice, and maamoul to chocolate, famil...

All through the year, we celebrate a special occas...

It keeps you active, energetic and alive. It’s one of the most important organs in your body. We’re talking about your heart, the life force that helps you live a happy, healthy lifestyle.And nothing matters more than taking good care of it!Getting r...

It keeps you active, energetic and alive. It’s one...

"I am on a diet", how often have you heard that from many of the people you meet everyday! In fact the word diet comes from the Greek word diaita, which literally means, “manner of living” and not just a reduction in calorie intake, as many may think...

"I am on a diet", how often have you heard that fr...

Obesity has become a huge problem all over the world and this is partly due to the change of lifestyle whereby people spend a great deal of time at desk jobs, driving instead of walking or just relaxing at home. In addition, the changes in diet trend...

Obesity has become a huge problem all over the wor...

Atshou!! Whenever we sniff a cold attacking, we directly grab a vitamin C source, be it a glass of orange juice, a lemonade or a vitamin C supplement, which is considered as the magical cure for common colds.Can vitamin C prevent or cure common colds...

Atshou!! Whenever we sniff a cold attacking, we di...

One of the best ways of maintaining a healthy weight involves a simple act: eating fibre. Quite simply because it plays an important role in losing weight and keeping it off. That's why it's recommended to consume foods rich in fibre, which include v...

One of the best ways of maintaining a healthy weig...