News Society Dementia Five lifestyle factors are key to cutting risk of dementia, says charity

Age UK says exercise and diet help lessen Alzheimer’s risk and healthy activities may cut threat of dementia by 36%.

Five actions that people can take to maintain brain health include regular physical exercise, a Mediterranean diet, not smoking, drinking in moderation and preventing diabetes, according to an evidence review by the charity. About 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia, which will affect one in three people over the age of 65, according to the latest estimates.The guardian

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13 Simple Ways To Enjoy This Holiday Season…Without Gaining Weight

You can be jolly, merry, happy AND healthy if you follow these tips and use your mental-toughness muscles to enjoy the holiday season while also making progress on your goals.

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So that's why we bicker at Christmas! Low blood sugar could be to blame for irritability.

Fraying temper and strained relationships over Christmas? Don't blame your in-laws for the heated arguments - you could be suffering from a genuine health problem: low blood sugar.Why low blood sugar seems to make people aggressive is still unclear. But it may be because the brain needs 'massive amounts of glucose to run it properly', says Jeremy Nicholson, a professor of biological chemistry at Imperial College London. Read more

The key to longevity? Two glasses of red wine a day, according to experts

It reduces clogging by opening up arteries and reduces blood pressure. Dr William McCrea, Cardiologist. Express

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Men who like spicier foods have higher levels of testosterone

Greater quantities of testosterone are linked to characteristics that define the typical “alpha” male, such as aggression, recklessness and a high sex drive. The Independent

Ibuprofen adds 12 years to life! Cheap painkillers can slow ageing and fight disease

A CHEAP over-the-counter painkiller may have astonishing powers to extend life, say researchers. Ibuprofen, which is used every day at home by people to treat inflammation, pain and fever, may be the key to developing a long sought after anti-ageing drug. Express

Food for Thought

No matter how bleak your childhood was or how difficult the circumstances you may find yourself in now, it’s never too late to turn things around. 

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The richest beauty is inner beauty, because if you want to look young you don’t start with the outside, you start with the inside.

Dr Blackwel

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“Your Thoughts
Create Your Reality...”

The way you think and your interpretation of things is often embedded deep within your psyche and completely out of your control.

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Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits they become character;

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

15 Idiomatic Expressions to Use at Work

Is your job a pain in the neck? How to beat aches and pains caused by working on computers

The increased use of computers in everyday life has led to a boom in associated pain, including 'tech neck' – here's how to beat it.
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Olive Oil Converts Cholesterol More Easily Into Testosterone

Recent studies show that consumption of olive oil allows the body to more easily absorb cholesterol. This article cites studies from Argentina demonstrating how our Leydig cells need cholesterol to produce testosterone, so consuming ample amounts of this healthy fat can help the body's overall testosterone levels. Read more

5 breakfast rules that you should not break such as:

• Consider to eat at least 8 grams of fiber
• Eat breakfast as soon as you wake up. In particular, you should eat your breakfast at least 1 hour after you wake up.
• Eat more proteins and less sugar
• Consider the portions:At least, you should aim for about 350 calories.
• Always take your breakfast: Skipping meals is never the best decision with regards to weight loss. 

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Walnut a day keeps cancer away: Research finds daily walnuts can stave off prostate cancer

A DAILY handful of walnuts may stave off prostate cancer, according to new research. Scientists have found diets rich in the nut, or its oil, slowed tumour growth in mice. They also reduced cholesterol and increased sensitivity to the hormone insulin which helps prevent diabetes. Express

How to beat stress this Christmas: Top 10 ways to avoid a festive fallout

THE festive period can be a very stressful time, but we've come up with 10 ways to help you stay calm this winter. With presents to find and wrap, food to prepare and plans to organise, many people find themselves feeling the strain as Christmas approaches. We all deal with stress in different ways but there's no doubt it can get in the way of a truly enjoyable holiday. Read more

11 Research Backed Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar

An apple a day keeps the doctor away and pretty sure the same applies to apple cider vinegar according to latest research. So what's so special about it? 
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Food for Thought

“If you’re not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” ~ Zig Ziglar

Three glasses of milk a day linked to earlier death

THE humble pint of milk could be a danger to health and even increase the risk of dying prematurely, according to shocking new research. Drinking a few half pint glasses of milk every day does nothing to lower the chance of suffering broken bones, the research says, and can make the risk of an early death more likely. Express

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Why You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water in the Morning

Starting your day off with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits - and it's been an Ayurvedic practice for a long time. Read on to learn about the health benefits of drinking lemon water first thing in the morning. Read more

Food for Thought

“The best things in life are free. And it is important never to lose sight of that. So look around you. Wherever you see friendship, loyalty, laughter and love…there is your treasure.” – Neale Donald Walsch

Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds

Scientists at the University of Southern California say the discovery could be particularly beneficial for people suffering from damaged immune systems, such as cancer patients on chemotherapy.
It could also help the elderly whose immune system becomes less effective as they age, making it harder for them to fight off even common diseases.
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An unhappy marriage could quite literally break your heart, new research suggests

A study by US researchers found older couples who are in an unhappy marriage have a higher risk of heart disease than those in a happy marriage.
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Employers told to watch their staff for signs of domestic violence including bruising, changes in mood and frequent personal calls at work

Public Health England issued guidance for 16 Days of Action campaign.

Encouraging businesses to sign up and offering them a 'violence toolkit'.  

Sufferers often targeted at work with harassing phone calls and emails.

2% of UK employees actyually lose jobs as result of domestic violence.

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Think positively

There is great power in positive thinking. It reminds me of people who suffer from the common cold; if they mope around and believe the sickness has “got the best of them”, well, it usually does. They feel worse and it takes them longer to recover. But, people who fight through the cold, believe they will recover quickly and go about their daily life tend to experience fewer symptoms and do have a shorter recovery time. Practice positive thinking on a daily basis – wake up and recite a positive affirmation, and then do so at other times throughout the day (whether you think you need it or not). You’d be surprised how this makes you feel better – both mentally and physically.
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• Always take your breakfast:
Skipping meals is never the best decision with regards to weight loss. This strategy is not appropriate especially when it comes to breakfast meals. Eating in the morning helps you to break and burn more calories throughout the day. Thus a solid meal in the morning helps you to feel full and eat fewer calories in the day.
Read more: http://eblogfa.com/health/5-breakfast-rules-weight-loss#ixzz3Je1ZkpVs

Health danger in FRUIT JUICE: Millions put themselves at risk by drinking a glass DAILY

The daily use of fruit juice may increase central blood pressures, which are known to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk and cognitive impairment, problems with mental functioning.

Dr Matthew Pase. Express

Junk food diet leads to memory loss

TOO much junk food can destroy the memory, a study revealed yesterday.It found that a diet packed with high-fat cakes, pastries, chips and fast foods has a massive impact on the mind.
Otherwise healthy young and middle-aged men were worst affected, the research found.  Express

Cancer scare: Could your liquid hand gel be harming your health?

LIQUID hand soaps could be causing harmful liver damage and even cancer, new research has found .Researchers found that a chemical found in everyday household products from soaps and shampoos to toothpastes causes liver fibrosis and cancer in animals.

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Forget door handles and toilet seats - the most germ-infested objects in your home are your TOWELS

• Main problem is that towels retain moisture,allowing bacteria to breed 
• And they are used in the most germ-ridden areas of the house 
• Researchers analysed tea towels for bacteria that causes food-poisoning
• Sickness-causing bacteria detected in 90% of towels and E. coli in 26%
• Hygiene experts warned bacteria can also transfer from bathroom towels
• Diseases like athlete's foot can be passed on to different family members 
• Washing at 90c is the best way to get rid of the germs, say doctors.
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'I wouldn't buy them' Scientists blast 'waste of money' probiotics that do NOTHING

BRITONS are wasting millions of pounds a year on probiotic drinks and supplements that probably have no health benefits, experts said yesterday. Studies have suggested probiotics could help with irritable bowel syndrome – thought to affect up to one in five people – as well as coughs and colds in children and even high blood pressure. Read more

Smoking cannabis every day 'warps your brain and shrinks grey matter', scientists warn

People who smoked an average of three times a day had smaller average volumes of grey matter, say scientists at the universities of Texas and New Mexico.
'White matter' that connects different parts of the brain, grows to compensate but also breaks down impairing ability to react to information
Daily Mail

Woman catches HIV after having her nails done using shared manicure equipment

The woman in the 'extremely rare' case had been sharing equipment with her cousin, who it later turned out had HIV, according to the report in the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. DailyMail

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“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain

Food for Thought

Get to know yourself better!

Step 1- Uncover your strengths: Ask yourself, what roles do you play in life…  Are you a wife, manager, student, mother, father? Next, think about why these roles are important to you and what it is that you give to each of them… Ask yourself, what it is that you offer to the world that is unique?

Step 2- Uncover your weaknesses: The first step to uncovering your weaknesses is to acknowledge that we allhave them. Once you accept this, it’s important to then identify what they are. 
Here are two very effective questions that you can ask yourself to uncover what your weaknesses are: What are the things that I usually avoid doing? What activities do I often procrastinate on? 

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Chocolate, garlic and oats: Seven foods to boost and restore your health

FROM insomnia-curing oats to oily fish that boosts your brain power, here are seven foods that will help you live a longer healthier life:

1. THE ANTIBIOTIC: GARLIC

2. FOR YOUR VISION: WALNUTS

3. ANTI-DEPRESSANT: CHOCOLATE

4. INSOMNIA CURE: OATS 

5. PROTECT YOUR HEART: CITRUS 

6. IMPROVE BONE HEALTH: SPINACH

7. BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER: OILY FISH

Read more: Express

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I have endless talents that I use every day.

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“We are shaped by our thoughts; we

become what we think. When the mind is

pure, joy follows like a shadow that

never leaves.” - Buddha

Affirmations for Life Purpose

• The better I know myself, the clearer my purpose becomes
• I am meant to do great things.

Pensioners put health at risk by 'hidden drinking' in their own home

Our own research shows growing numbers of older people are suffering with mental and physical problems caused by regularly drinking above recommended limits, often in their homes.This “hidden drinking” leads to an increased risk of chronic and killer health problems such as diabetes, cognitive impairment, sleep issues, and depression.Express

Emily Robinson, Alcohol Concern

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10 English Phrasal Verbs you probably don´t know: beep up, bounce off, bristle up, clamp up...

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Yoghurt can beat high blood pressure, claims new study

BOOSTING bacteria in the gut from the flora and fauna found in a pot of yoghurt could affect heart health, say experts.The studies suggest regular consumption of probiotics can be part of a healthy lifestyle to help reduce high blood pressure. Express

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Is milk giving you cancer? Seven reasons to ditch dairy

DAIRY has been linked to countless diseases including breast and prostrate cancer - so is it time to go dairy-free? DAIRY has been linked to countless diseases including breast and prostrate cancer - so is it time to go dairy-free? So why should you give up dairy?

1. MILK CONTAINS HORMONES LINKED TO CANCER

2. MILK PROTEIN (CASEIN) IS LINKED TO CANCER AND DIABETES 

3. THE MYTH ABOUT DAIRY AND CALCIUM:clinical research shows otherwise. The Harvard Nurses’ Health Study showed absolutely no protective effect whatsoever of dairy consumption on fracture risk in bones. 

4. LACTOSE (MILK SUGAR) CAN'T BE DIGESTED PROPERLY

5. IT'S JUST A BIT WEIRD 

6. MILK IS BAD FOR THE WAISTLINE 

7. DAIRY IS BAD FOR YOUR SKIN

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Food for Thought

Stop feeling sorry for yourself – and you will be happy.
By stopping feeling sorry for yourself, you can actually get on and DO something about it

Affirmations for Inner Peace

• Peace comes when I let go of trying to control every tiny detail.
• A peaceful heart makes for a peaceful life.

9 ways to keep your collagen and skin looking young

You might not know what it is, but collagen is key when it comes to keeping your skin youthful and wrinkle-free. Vitamin C is crucial to the ­formation of collagen. “Good sources are red pepper, dark green leafy veg like broccoli and sprouts, tomatoes, oranges and kiwi fruit.” Mirror

WHO warns 10,000 new cases of Ebola a week are possible

UN agency says fatality rate at 70% and that 'a lot more people will die' unless world steps up its response to crisis. There could be up to 10,000 new cases a week of Ebola within two months, the World Health Organisation warned on Tuesday, as the death toll from the virus reached 4,447 people, nearly all of them in West Africa. The Guardian

Catalan leader replaces referendum with plan for an unofficial vote

Artur Mas’s pro-independence allies respond angrily to idea of holding a survey without any legal implications. El País

Stressed? You're more likely to suffer heart disease from it if you're a woman

• More women with heart disease experienced 'myocardial ischemia'
• This is where there is decreased blood flow to the heart, stopping it working
• Women with condition under stress showed early signs of blood clotting
• Blood clots can block arteries and lead to heart disease and a heart attack
• Experts said stress should be taken into account when treating patients

Daily Mail

Revealed: How the stress of work, smoking and drinking among women has narrowed the life expectancy gap with men

Mortality rates among men were at twice the level for those of women in 1963, but 50 years later the gap had fallen to 1.5 times, according to a new study which reveals the impact of more women finding work. Daily Mail

Skincare through the ages: Top tips for rolling back the decades

YOUR skin requires different care at every stage of your life but knowing which products and treatments to use and when can be a minefield. Here’s my guide to what it takes to have gorgeous skin, decade by decade. Express

Scientists prove aspirin can help stop cancer spreading

ASPIRIN can help combat cancer by lowering the risk of the disease spreading, say scientists in two separate studies. Dr Pierre Massion at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the US said research showed that low doses of aspirin – perhaps 81mg daily – taken over five years reduced the incidence of cancers by 38 per cent. Express

Food for Thought

“Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” 

 Winston Churchill

Health danger in FRUIT JUICE: Millions put themselves at risk by drinking a glass DAILY

Researchers have found that those who regularly enjoy the popular breakfast drink have significantly higher blood pressure than those who only have it occasionally.“Thus, frequent fruit juice consumption may be contributing to excessive sugar intake, typical of the Western population, exacerbating the prevalence of hypertension [high blood pressure] and cardiovascular disease.”The daily use of fruit juice may increase central blood pressures, which are known to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk and cognitive?impairment. Dr Matthew Pase. Express

Affirmations for Self-Confidence

• I believe that I have the strength to make my dreams come true
• I’m proud of myself for even daring to try; many people won’t even do that!

Food for Thought

“The weak can never forgive.

Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we
become what we think. When the mind is
pure, joy follows like a shadow that
never leaves.” - Buddha

Condition of Spanish nursing assistant with Ebola virus worsens

Teresa Romero’s brother tells reporters she is suffering pulmonary problems. A team of 14 doctors is caring for her, and plan to administer a new drug to try to improve her condition.
As well as the nursing assistant, a further six people are under observation after having come into contact with her. Among them is her husband, as well as the doctors who treated her before her diagnosis was confirmed. El País

TERRORIST group IS may be considering using Ebola as a suicide bio-weapon against the West, according to a military expert.The virus is transmitted by direct contact with an infected person who is showing the symptoms and it wouldn't be difficult for fanatics to contract it then travel to countries they want to wreak havoc in. Express

Affirmations for Selfconfidence

• Fear is only a feeling; it cannot hold me back.
• I know that I can master anything if I do it enough times http://101powerfulaffirmations.com/

Food for Thought

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain -

Questions and answers about the virus: Can I catch it on the bus?

The ebola virus is not transmitted through the air, or through water – direct contact with bodily fluids from a patient showing symptoms is necessary to become infected. El País

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Swap the celery for a cupcake! Research reveals a deprivation diet leads to weight GAIN

FORGET everything you thought you knew about losing weight - a new study has revealed the key to fighting the flab is allowing yourself treats. The poll of 2,600 Weight Watchers members - over half of which have lost 10 per cent of their body weight - showed that incorporating treats in to your healthy eating plan helps you to stay on track, with 75 per cent planning indulgence into their week and a third doing so at least once a day. The findings contradict the theory that depriving yourself of so-called 'naughty' foods will help you to lose weight. Read on

Spanish nurse becomes first person to contract ebola outside of Africa

Woman was part of team who treated missionary Manuel García Viejo, who died from the virus in Madrid after being brought back from Sierra Leone. El Pais

Sit Less, Live Longer

Study ties antibiotics to child obesity

Taking a lot of antibiotics may increase risk of obesity in children, new study says. PressTV

UK scientists discover special stem cells that could cure blindness

MILLIONS of people could be saved from incurable blindness after British scientists discovered special stem cells which could lead to revolutionary new treatments. Express

Food For Thought

Catalan premier and pro-sovereignty parties to press ahead with vote

Catalan premier Artur Mas took the confrontation with Madrid a step further on Friday by deciding to press ahead with the November 9 referendum on self-rule. El País

The Impacts of Stress on Your Health

From early aging to heart problems, the effects of daily hassle and bustle can damage your health in numerous ways.Whether it's a short-term frustration or a major life event, stress can affect our bodies in various ways. READ MORE

An apple a day keeps OBESITY away

AN APPLE a day could not just keep the doctor at bay - it may also be the key to beating obesity. Now, a study has found a single apple every day can promote levels of friendly bacteria in our stomachs which help fight obesity by making us feel full. Express

Do you really need a £3 pill if you want more than one glass of wine a night?

A £3 pill which can reduce the craving for alcohol could be prescribed to up to 600,000 adults in England to help them cut down on their drinking, according to final draft guidelines from health watchdog NICE. Daily Mail

Food For Thought

With self-esteem, we're able to surpass the shallowness of what we physically look like... we're able to move beyond the limitations of what others think and try to impose on us. Self-esteem... self-love... really, is at the heart of everything. It's the first step toward becoming a spiritually-fulfilled person.

Your nose knows death is imminent. Losing the sense of smell predicts death within five years, according to new research.

A study published today in the open access journal PLOS ONE, shows that losing one’s sense of smell strongly predicts death within five years, suggesting that the nose knows when death is imminent, and that smell may serve as a bellwether for the overall state of the body, or as a marker for exposure to environmental toxins. The Guardian

5 Ways To Have Much Younger Body and Mind

Some people, when they touch their 70s or even 90s, remain robust and healthy, whereas others become frail or virtually incapacitated. How is this possible? Well, it can't just be luck. Read more