20160930

Too good to be true? The top 10 superfoods that will help you fight cravings AND shed the pounds

Eating salmon will make you feel fuller for longer, making you less likely to snack in between meals, according to Superfood UK nutritionist Shona Wilkinson

Nutritionists Lily Soutter and Shona Wilkinson, from London, share their tips for what to eat when you're trying to lose weight. They say quinoa will 'fight sugar cravings', and almonds keep you 'fuller for longer'.  Mailonline

20160929

 Watermelon 

One cup of watermelon contains around 45 calories. It is one of the best ingredients for many of your summer drinks. Use this fruit to prepare juices and smoothies. A glass of water with some watermelon added to it make an excellent refreshing summer drink. Watermelon contains all necessary nutrients to help you stay healthy and in good shape. Besides its slimming effect watermelon reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

A study involving ten million patients from the UK, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany found people who regularly take the painkiller pills are up to 20 per cent more likely to develop heart failure.

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20160922

How to cut YOUR chances of getting cancer: Expert reveals 8 proven ways to help protect against the deadly disease

How to cut YOUR chances of getting cancer: Expert reveals 8 proven ways to help protectLifestyle changes could stop a staggering 40 per cent of cancers from ever occuring, previous research has claimed. Here, London-based medical journalist Anna Magee reveals the eight proven ways to lower your risk of cancer. Stick to just one glass of wine a day (top left) and eat yoghurt (top middle) to keep your bacteria in good shape. Increase your intake of brown rice (top right) to lower your risk of bowel cancer and use SPF 30 sunscreen (bottom right) to prevent malignant melanoma. Take an aspirin (bottom middle) daily to also reduce the risk of bowel cancer and marinate your meat (bottom left) to lower cancer-causing components during cooking. DAILY MAIL

Brad Pitt 'investigated for child abuse': LA social services probe claims he 'physically and verbally abused his children after getting wasted on private jet' - the day before Jolie ended their marriage

Brad Pitt 'investigated for child abuse' amid Angelina Jolie splitThe family is said to have been on a flight when Brad Pitt allegedly became drunk and started 'screaming' at his children before continuing the 'rant' when the plane landed. He then reportedly tried to leave the scene in a fuel truck. TMZ reports that the episode, last Wednesday, prompted Angelina Jolie to file for divorce. Pitt is believed to be under investigation by the LAPD and LA County Department of Children and Family Services. He and Jolie have been interviewed as part of the probe, and there are plans for authorities to speak to the children. A source close to Pitt told TMZ that he is taking the matter seriously but 'did not commit any abuse of his children'. It comes amid claims Pitt was desperate for one more chance to save his marriage and offered to 'go into intense therapy for drug and alcohol use'. DAILY MAIL

20160921

How a teaspoon of TURMERIC may ward off cancer: Spice is hailed as new superfood that will cure everything from heartburn to food poisoning .

  • U.S. study found active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, can help slow down progression of breast cancer in mice
  • Other studies found it may help destroy plaques that form in brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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REVEALED: How not getting the right amount of sleep could affect your HEART

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SLEEPING for less than seven hours or more than nine hours a night could adversely affect heart health, a new study claims.

20160908

Food For Thought

 Be positive! ~ Make an effort to see the glass half full and always look for the silver lining in any situation. If you notice a negative thought creeping into your mind, counteract it with a powerful, positive affirmation. 

Eating your dinner after this time could seriously raise your chances of dying from a heart attack


    Having dinner less than two hours before you go to bed did more damage than a high salt diet. Now for the first time a study has revealed a link between eating late and a lethal form of high blood pressure which can trigger heart attacks. READ MORE

Why using handwash can do MORE harm than good: Antibacterial soaps 'are helping superbugs to thrive'

  • Antibacterial handwashes are building up resistance of superbugs
  • Products leave long-lasting residues which accumulates in environment
  • High association was found between anti-bacterial agents and bacteria which are resistant to antibiotics. READ MORE

20160907

101 things to do in London

35 ace things to do in London this weekendThe city is yours to discover with our list of the very best things to do in London. From lunch-hour wonders to full-blown days out, this is your ultimate checklist of the capital’s best bits. TIMEOUT

20160904

Just ONE glass of wine a day cuts a woman's chance of conceiving by 18% in a year.

Experts from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark found women who drank at least a 250ml glass a day - 14 servings a week - were 18 per cent less likely to conceive over a year. MailOnline

20160902

America's obesity epidemic laid bare: Maps reveal at least 20% of EVERY state is clinically overweight

At least 20 per cent of adults are obese in every state of America, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In four states - Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia - more than 35 per cent of residents are morbidly overweight. And 21 states have a rate between 30 and 35 per cent. MailOnline

America's obesity epidemic laid bare as maps show 20% of EVERY state is overweight

Getting high on cannabis makes you less likely to work hard for money, study says

420-Day-Rex.jpgHowever the researchers found no difference between cannabis users not under the influence of the drug and non-users – at least when it came to a test that involved tapping their little finger really quickly. Independent