20181113

THIS IS THE REASON YOU'RE NOT SLEEPING WELL

A study involving more than 20,000 people claims that hydration is the keep to a good night's sleep.
Many people don’t get enough sleep, with a recent study claiming that the average Briton gets just six hours of shut-eye a night.
This study suggests that if you're not getting enough sleep, and you feel bad or tired the next day, drink extra water."

Dehydration can have a number of adverse effects on the body, such as dizziness, feeling drowsy and having dark-coloured, strong-smelling urine.
The most obvious way to stay hydrated is to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and avoid or limit drinks such as caffeine, tea and alcohol, which can dehydrate the body.

20181011

Heart attack: How many nuts should you eat a day to avoid the life-threatening state?

Heart attack: How many nuts should you eat to avoid the life-threatening state? HEART attacks are considered a serious medical emergency as they can have fatal consequences. One way to prevent the condition is through diet - more specifically, eating a certain amount of nuts a day.

All nuts are rich in vegetable protein, fibre, heart healthy unsaturated fats, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, natural plant sterols and a host of beneficial plant nutrients, according to Heart UK.
It recommends you eat 30 to 35g a day of nuts (about a handful) as this has the potential to lower cholesterol by an average of five per cent.

20180817

What Is Maca?Some benefits of Maca Root (and Potential Side Effects)

The maca plant has exploded in popularity in recent years. It's actually a plant native to Peru, and is commonly available in powder form or as a supplement.
Maca root has traditionally been used to enhance fertility and sex drive.
It's also claimed to improve energy and stamina.

MAIN BENEFITS
It's Highly Nutritious
It Increases Libido in Men and Women
It May Increase Fertility in Men
It May Help Relieve Symptoms of Menopause
Maca Can Improve Your Mood
It May Boost Sports Performance and Energy
It May Improve Learning and Memory
It May Reduce Prostate Size

READ MORE: HEALTHLINE






Carbs ARE good for you: Eating bread, pasta and rice in moderation lowers your risk of early death, Harvard finds



The study of 15,400 people, led by Harvard School of Public Health, found eating too many or too few carbs is damaging to health. But if they make up 50 percent of your diet, you may well live longer.. Mailonline

High-fat Mediterranean diet does not cause weight gain, study finds

Olive oil being poured on to a saladThe Mediterranean diet, with a high fat content from olive oil and nuts, does not cause people to gain weight, a major study has found. The guardian

20180605

Should we all take folic acid to prevent a heart attack? Experts believe it could save countless lives...

The body needs a regular supply of folate (about 200mcg a day for an adult) to produce healthy red blood cells, and most people get what they need from their diet.
A major new study published last week by scientists from the University of Toronto found that pills taken by millions of people in Britain — from multivitamins and vitamin D, to calcium and vitamin C — won’t reduce the risk of heart disease or help you live longer. The exception was folic acid.
Mailonline

Three British women will get pioneering womb transplants.

Three women are to become the first in the UK to received a groundbreaking new womb transplant surgery which doctors believe could allow thousands of women to achieve their dream of becoming mothers. The world’s first successful womb transplant took place in Sweden in 2013 - with Claes Nilsson and Malin Stenberg (left) becoming parents soon after.
Mailonline

20180331

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

When you’re holding on to anger, you have less room for love…

When you’re holding on to resentment, you have less room for happiness...

When you’re holding on to fear, you have less room for creativity...

You literally limit your ability to think clearly, feel safe, and create the life you want.

20180315

Vitamin D: Four groups of people at risk of developing a deficiency


VITAMIN D deficiency can trigger symptoms such as bone pain and muscle weakness. It primarily comes from sunlight, and can also come from foods and supplements. But there five groups of people at risk of developing a deficiency. Six symptoms to watch out for including hair loss, flu and sweating... Express

Benefits of a bush: Why pubic hair is better for your health than being waxed - and even ATTRACTS sexual partners

Grooming the genital area has become an increasingly common practice in the US. However, experts weigh in on the benefits of keeping your pubic hair.

Experts say pubic hair may protect against trauma, enhance sex, and attract partners
Previous studies have shown that a majority of women have shaved their genitals at least once. Mailonline

20180201

High blood pressure - these vitamin supplements will lower your risk of heart attacks

Vitamin D supplements could help to reverse damage to blood vessels after suffering from high blood pressure, scientists have revealed. Cardiovascular damage increases the risk of deadly cardiac arrhythmia. Express

20180109

Difference Between Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment is typically used to describe processes to examine or measure student learning that results from academic programs. It is an ongoing process aimed at improving student learning. By taking the assessment, teachers try to improve student learning

Evaluation is the process of making overall judgment about one’s work or a whole school’s work.  Evaluation is concerned with a whole range of issues in and beyond language education: lessons, courses, programs, and skills can be evaluated. It produces a global view of achievement usually based on many different types of information, such as observation of lessons, student’s test scores, teachers’ assessment reports, course documents, or interviews with students and teachers,

20180107

Today´s phrasal verb

GET AROUND TO DO STH: to do something that you have intended to do for a long time. Toto find time to do something (=LLEGAR A HACER ALGO)