Drinking just one coffee a day could help BEAT cancer: Caffeine slashes risk

The compound molecules found in coffee possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic properties which scientists believe may explain the lower rates of chronic liver disease and liver cancer experienced by coffee-drinkers. Express

How food can help with depression: 7 diet tweaks to crush stress by giving your hormones some TLC

People with diets high in processed foods and sugar are far more likely to be depressed than healthier eaters. Nutritionist May Simpkin has a mood-friendly diet makeover to fix that.
High intakes of fruit, vegetables, fish and whole grains are associated with a reduced risk of depression. Mail

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Arthritis may NOT be due to 'wear and tear': High-fibre diets reduce your risk of developing the condition by up to 61%

Researchers from Tuft University, Boston and the University of Manchester compared those with the highest daily fibre intake to those consuming the lowest amounts.

• High-fibre intakes also appear to prevent existing knee pain from getting worse 
• Fibre is found in high amounts in brown rice, potato skins and other vegetables
• These findings may debunk the theory that arthritis occurs due to 'wear and tear' as damaged cartilage is unable to properly repair itself. 
• Arthritis UK warn more research is needed to assess high-fibre diets' benefits. Mail

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La meditación aumenta un 7% la materia gris del cerebro

La materia gris es la parte del cerebro donde se encuentran los núcleos de las neuronas. Con el avance de la edad, la materia gris disminuye, y por tanto el tener más materia gris equivale a cerebros más jóvenes.Muchas enfermedades como el Alzheimer, el Parkinson o la depresión llevan asociadas pérdida de materia gris en diferentes zonas. READ MORE

How a pot belly is a red flag for cancer: Increased waist size raises the odds of getting the disease even if the rest of your body is slim, say health officials

Scientists at the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer found adding 11cm to the waistline increases the risk of developing a group of obesity-linked cancers by 13 per cent. Waist size is  tied to 10 cancers - bowel, lower oesophagus, upper stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, womb, ovaries, kidneys and postmenopausal breasts. MAIL

Drinking coffee reduces your risk of developing liver cancer by up to 50

• Drinking one cup of coffee a day lowers your liver cancer risk by 20%
• Two coffee cups reduces your risk of developing the disease by 35%
• Decaffeinated options have a protective effect but to a lesser extent
• Researchers say more research is needed to determine its health effects. Mail

Couch potato warning: Sitting around for TWO weeks raises diabetes and heart disease risk

Experts discovered that as little as 14 days spent sitting around reduces our muscle mass, increases body fat and raises the potential for high cholesterol.
And they warned that taking at least 10,000 steps a day - widely regarded as a target for maintaining good health - should be something people strive for to avoid the risk of disease.
“Our day-to-day physical activity is key to abstaining from disease and health complications. People must avoid sitting for long periods of time.” EXPRESS

Colon cancer cure? Scientists say eating ALMONDS could be as good as chemotherapy

It’s thought a minimum of a couple of handfuls of tree nuts per day did the trick.Tree nuts include cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios and macadamias and brazil nuts.They found patients were much less likely to experience their cancer returning, or to die from the cancer, than those who didn’t eat nuts. EXPRESS

Five surprising foods to lift your mood: Eating THIS could revolutionise your routine

While it’s well-known that particular foods can boost your brain power, fight inflammation and are good for your overall health, what you eat can also help your mental wellbeing.
“You should eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and wholegrain cereal foods, with some protein, including oily fish. This diet will provide a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to support our body’s functions,” Aboukhate explained. Express

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10 Things To Practice Daily That Will Improve Your Life

1.  Learn To Remember The Names Of The People You See On A Daily Basis
2. Try To Understand Others’ Perspectives
3. We May Criticize Actions, But Not People
4. Try Everything At Least Once
5. Books Are Still The Best Gift 
6. Always Take Time and Appreciate Hard Work
7. Simply Be Quiet If You Have Nothing Good To Say
8. Learn To Appreciate Life’s Subtle Hilarities
9. Never Try To Hog The Spotlight
10. Remember That You Are In This World To Fulfill A Mission

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Yoghurt is your secret weapon against brittle bones as you get older

Regularly eating yoghurt brings health benefits for women and men.
Pensioners who eat a daily pot of yoghurt slash their risk of suffering from brittle bone syndrome by half, according to new research. And researchers say the more yoghurt they eat, the greater the benefit for their bone health. Mirror

Heart disease CURE - a daily dose of THIS could reverse damage caused by high-fat diet

Cinnamon may lessen the risk of cardiovascular damage of a high-fat diet, researchers have found.

Experts said it can activate the body’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory systems and slow the fat-storing process, according to an animal study. EXPRESS

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YOUNG FOREVER: Eating broccoli, cabbage and avocado could SLOW DOWN effects of ageing

Professor Dr Shin-ichiro Imai at Washington University School of Medicine in America said: "We have shown a way to slow the physiologic decline that we see in ageing mice
In experiments on older mice given nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) slowed their physical ageing and gave them the metabolism of much younger mice. It reduced ageing on muscles, bones, livers, eye sight, insulin sensitivity, immune function, body weight and physical activity levels. 

AVOCADO SUPERFOOD: Eating just HALF a day 'can help stave off heart disease and diabetes'

A study of almost 30,000 people found those who regularly consumed the fruit were a third less likely to be overweight.

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They weighed more than half-a-stone (7.5lbs) less on average, had a waist that was more than an inch slimmer and a BMI (body mass index) that was one unit lower. Express