Constitutional Court accepts appeal, suspends Catalan referendum plan

Regional authorities will have to cancel campaigning on November 9 independence vote, which will be suspended until magistrates reach a decision.
El País

A healthy adult should be taking more than 10,000 steps a day, the equivalent of three to four miles. Fewer than 5,000 steps is regarded as a “sedentary” lifestyle. Express

Spicy diet can beat dementia: Breakthrough in fight to cure cruel disease

Scientists have discovered that an ­ingredient in the spice turmeric, used in curries, could help repair patients’ brains.
Previous research has shown that curcumin could prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s because it has been found to dissolve the deposits of amyloid protein in the brain which are commonly found in people with the disease. Express

Dementia and Alzheimer

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s and what doctors call alcohol-related dementia affect parts of the brain cortex that control memory, language and the ability to follow motor commands.
The New York Times

Sleep, bluffing and being imperfect: Nine secrets of confident people

APPRECIATE YOURSELF, RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES, GET ENOUGH SLEEP, BREATE SLOWLY, REMEMBER THAT YOU'RE NOT PERFECT, FAKE IT TO MAKE IT , BE POSITIVE, PLAN FOR THE BEST ,DON'T GIVE UP 
Read on

Food For thought

A good friend tells you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. A good friend loves you when you don't even love yourself.’ - Cathi Collier Hullen (FB member)

'Running can improve your child's self-esteem and memory": Says fitness experts.

Express

10 Superfoods You Should Already Be Eating

7. Nuts

Walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, and pistachios all have their own nutritional impact and all make for a great on-the-go snack – Business Insider provides a good rundown explaining why. Walnuts have high levels of serotonin, the chemical in our brain that makes us happy; almonds are a source of the good fats our body needs; pine nuts have high levels of a a variety of vitamins and minerals; and pistachios help lower LDL cholesterol. Throw them all together and you have yourself a superfood-packed snack. You could also add goji berries, oats, and honey for a homemade granola. Read on

Women spend 10 days a year in a grumpy mood (but men say it seems rather more than that!)

• Half of women admitted being moody ‘a lot’ and one in seven said they spend longer in a huff than they do happy
• One in 5 women said shopping was best pick-me-up and 22% said exercise
• One in 10 turned to chocolate to cheer themselves up and nearly two fifths drank a glass of wine
• 68% admitted they zone out when their wife or girlfriend is feeling low.
• Read on

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.

Express

Food for Thought

When you choose to forgive those who have hurt you, you take away their power. ~ Unknown

United Kingdom survives! Scotland says NO to independence after historic referendum night

THE United Kingdom has survived after the people of Scotland voted to keep the 307-year union intact in a landmark referendum that brought Britain to the brink. Turnout: 84.6%.  Yes:1,617,989  No:  2,001,926.Express

Food for Thought

Anytime you start a sentence with the word ‘I AM’ you are creating what you are and what you want to be. ~ Wayne Dyer

Is Kim Jong ill? North Korean dictator in poor health as his weight has ballooned thanks to an obsession with cheese

The 31-year-old North Korean leader got a taste for the cheese while a student in Switzerland - and is understood to love it so much that he imports vast quantities despite Western sanctions. DailyMail

The world's most radical president?

Uruguay’s José Mujica lives in a tiny house rather than the presidential palace, and gives away 90% of his salary. He’s legalised marijuana and gay marriage. But his greatest legacy is governing without giving up his revolutionary ideals. The Guardian

Turnout expected to be high as Scots rush to cast votes in final hours of polling

Final opinion poll puts yes on 47%, no on 53%, as millions of people in Scotland flock to polling stations. The Guardian

Madrid ready to act if Catalonia takes final step toward referendum

PERE RÍOS / CARLOS E. CUÉ Barcelona / Madrid

Mariano Rajoy will call emergency Cabinet meeting this weekend to prepare an appeal to the Constitutional Court to stop the vote. El País

Healthy Habits Can Prevent Dementia & Other Brain Diseases

Healthy habits can go a long way! And the earlier you establish them, the better your chances of finding perfect balance in life and building healthy body, mind and spirit. It is said thati ntermittent fasting will help you with dementia, more than what you would expect. Read more

The wonder of Aspirin: Cancer, currency and complexion

This week the reliable painkiller aspirin has been hailed yet again for its potential life-saving benefits. Already renowned for its ability to reduce the risk of heart attacks a study has now revealed that healthy people should be encouraged to take a daily dose of aspirin to ward off cancer.Express

Unable to sleep? Eleven ways you can trick yourself into dozing off

The next time you are lying awake in bed, try our expert natural tips. The mirror

Brits spend a whole year of their life being hungover

The average Briton spends over a year of their life nursing a hangover - and it takes women two hours longer than men to recover. The Independent

US adult obesity rates exceed 20% in every state, new study shows

4 Sep 2014: At least 30% of adults are obese in more than 20 states, with adult obesity rates in 2013 exceeding 20% in every state.For the first time two states, Mississippi and West Virginia, rose above 35%. The year before, 13 states were above 30% and 41 had rates of at least 25%. The Guardian

DAILY meditation may be the most effective way of tackling migraine.Doctors say it can provide instant relief and be a better alternative to painkillers.The ancient yoga-style technique lowers the number of attacks and reduces the agonising symptoms without any nasty side-effects, a study found. Express

Women are most desperate about their bodies at 39

WOMAN worry most about their bodies at the age of 39, fearing the appearance of wrinkles and sagging breasts, researchers say. Express

Food for Thought

There are people who continuously look for conflict. Walk away; the battle they are fighting isn’t with you, it’s with themselves.~Unknown

Viruses can 'spread through office buildings within HOURS after just a single doorknob or table top is contaminated'

Researchers from the University of Arizona, U.S., found that disinfectant wipes containing quartenary ammonium compounds helped stop a virus rapidly spreading through an office. DailyMail

Spanish house prices rise for the first time since the start of the crisis

The Housing Price Index grew an average 0.8 percent compared with the same period in 2013, the numbers show.El Pais

Santander chief Emilio Botín dies at 79

Chairman of largest bank in euro zone by market value suffers heart attack in Madrid. El Pais

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

Sleeping pills linked to risk of Alzheimer’s disease

TAKING prescribed sleeping pills for just three months could raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly by more than half, new research warns.Results show that past use of benzodiazepines for three months or more was associated with an increased risk up to 51per cent of Alzheimer's disease. The strength of association increased with longer exposure and with use of long-acting benzodiazepines. Express

Now even graduates are not fully literate: International study shows just one in four leave university with highest levels of reading and writing

While more people are going to university, the majority do not reach the highest standards in literacy, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Mailonline

Superfruit pomegranate could ease misery of Alzheimer's

We do know that regular intake of pomegranate has a lot of health benefits – including prevention of neuro-inflammation related to dementia. Exprees: read on

Dr Olajide

Food For Thought

Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living! ~ Jose N. Harris

Yes you CAN have perfect teeth for ever

Read our essential guide to everything you need to do to make your teeth look and last better than ever - and you need never dread that visit to the dentist. But adults should go to the dentist for a check-up at least once every two years, and children at least once a year.Mailonline

Affirmation of the Week:

I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions!

Food for Thought

Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.

Food for Thought

If you’re feeling blue, take a walk! Studies show that even a 10 minute walk immediately boosts brain chemistry to increase happiness. :)

Scientists discover secret to losing weight in middle-age

SCIENTISTS have discovered the secret of how to lose that middle-age spare tyre. Previous research has shown that people with “beer bellies” and bulging tummies are at the highest risk of suffering heart ­disease and cancer.But University of Aberdeen-led research has revealed a revolutionary new insight. Read on

EXCLUSIVE: Why diet drinks can make you fatter

DIET drinks are a danger to health and actually ruin attempts to lose weight, according to new research.Last year, a US study found that just one can of diet fizzy drink a day could increase the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
It is thought the artificial sweeteners do not satisfy the craving for sweetness, leading people to eat more sweet foods to compensate. Express

Aspirin can cut stroke and heart attack risk by a third

TAKING aspirin can slash the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, stroke and deep vein thrombosis by a third, claims a study. Express

A banana a day can help keep strokes at bay

This latest study suggests that eating foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, broccoli and dates, could help lower the risk of stroke amongst women aged 50 and over.

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Food for Thought

I love this advice for living a happy life…

“Count your blessings and look for the lesson to be learned in challenges. Know that loving yourself is a priority… that without it, you can’t love others. Dream big, believe and let go of negative thoughts and guilt… they will rob you of the joy and abundance you deserve.”
~Sandi Clark (Mind Movies FB member)